CIPM launches another sustainability initiative

CIPM President symbolically places the plastic waste to PET collection point with the presence of CEO - UAC Obeyesekere and Director of Professional and Academic Affairs - G.Weeratunga

CIPM Sri Lanka has announced an important milestone in their commitment to environmental sustainability by initiating a PET plastic collection and recycling programme in collaboration with Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka (CCBSL).
Under the guidance and advice of Ken Vijayakumar – President of CIPM, and Wasanthi Vithanage –Chairperson of the CIPM Standing Committee on Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusivity, a dedicated 50Kg recycling unit was installed recently adjacent to the head office building to facilitate the collection and recycling of used PET bottlesto make a positive impact on the environment. 

“Environmental sustainability is a key concern for all organizations and individuals alike. With this new initiative, while we are enhancing our commitment to environmental sustainability by encouraging the systematic recycling of Plastic, we are also sending a strong message to our stakeholders to join us in our endeavour to make the world abetter place for all of us,” said Ken Vijayakumar – President, CIPM Sri Lanka.