Asia Siyaka Logistics Centre achieves global first with ZeroCarbon certification in tea logistics

From left: Pasan Withana (Sustainability Assurance and Advisory Service), Asia Siyaka Warehousing Director Emil Diaz, Asia Siyaka Commodities Director and COO Charmara Dissanayake, Head of Client Engagement Climate and Conservation Consortium Lisa Perera, Assistant Manager, Sustainability Assurance and Advisory Service Nelusha Paranawidana, Asia Siyaka Commodities Managing Director Anil Cooke, Asia Siyaka Commodities CEO Yashojith Kuruneru and Asia Siyaka Commodities Director Dhammike Wedande

Asia Siyaka Warehousing (Pvt.) Ltd (ASW), Sri Lanka’s leading tea auction logistics service provider, has achieved a significant global milestone by becoming the world’s first tea logistics company to be awarded ZeroCarbon certification, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, operational excellence and responsible supply chain management.

The ZeroCarbon certification, granted by Sustainable Future Group (SFG), recognises organisations that have comprehensively measured their greenhouse gas emissions, implemented effective emission reduction strategies and offset residual emissions in line with internationally accepted carbon-neutral standards. This achievement positions ASW as a benchmark organisation within the global tea logistics sector.

In addition to ZeroCarbon certification, Asia Siyaka’s purpose-built warehouse facility is also LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified, making it the first tea logistics facility globally to hold both LEED and ZeroCarbon credentials. 

The company has further strengthened its compliance framework by obtaining ISO 22000 food safety certification, reinforcing its commitment to quality, safety and international best practices. The certification process involved a rigorous evaluation of Asia Siyaka’s environmental impact across its operations, including energy usage, resource efficiency and emissions management. The company has implemented multiple sustainability initiatives and supported verified environmental offset programmes to achieve full carbon neutrality.

This milestone delivers tangible value across the tea industry value chain by enabling producers, brokers and exporters to reduce logistics-related emissions while enhancing their environmental, social and governance performance. 

Asia Siyaka’s ZeroCarbon operations also support international buyers seeking greater transparency, traceability and sustainability assurance within their sourcing processes. 

ASW, a fully-owned subsidiary of Asia Siyaka Commodities PLC, continues to invest in innovation, sustainability and operational excellence, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s position as a global leader in responsible tea logistics and strengthening the long-term competitiveness of Ceylon Tea in international markets. Strategically located at Muthurajawela, Wattala, the logistics hub of Sri Lanka and close proximity to the Colombo Port, ASW has 240,000 sq. ft. spread over six acres of land, with 29,000 pallet positions, with a holding capacity of 11 million kilogrammes of tea at any given time.