1. AAFAs Excellence in Social Responsibility Award P
reservation of the Environment Category September 2005 There is a
Difference American & Efird Lanka (Pvt) LTD
2. Introduction
Started operations in 1996 under licensee agreement with
American & Efird Inc, U.S.
Produce industrial sewing thread.
Joint Venture agreement signed in 2000 with American &
Efird Inc., U.S.
Overseas Plant Bangladesh.
Direct export of sewing thread to Gulf, Middle-East, Sub
Sahara,& Pakistan.
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3.
Environmental Policy
of Environmental Excellence
We are committed to conduct our operations in a manner not only
to comply with the existing environmental legislations and
regulations, but also to proactively lead the industrial sector by
setting a high standard of environmental excellence.
We Accomplish This Through
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4.
Enhancing Environmental Performance
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Wastewater Treatment & Color Removal
Energy Efficient Management Systems
Efficient Noise Control System
Continual Improvement of Environmental Management Systems
(EMS)
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5.
Wastewater Management & Color Removal
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Wastewater Recycling
Reverse Osmosis Plant
First Sri Lanka Company To Recycle Wastewater by RO
Process
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Lowest Water Consumption
50% lower than the other dyeing facilities in A&E Global
Operations
5 258,028 1,286,637 Average Average water consumption in A&E
Global Operations 10-12 5 263,326.43 1,237,656.39 Aug-05 5
294,272.68 1,471,673.15 Jul-05 6 259,686.60 1,448,410.17 Jun-05 6
242,630.98 1,351,617.02 May-05 6 253,158.01 1,448,410.17 Apr-05 4
295,422.81 1,257,796.86 Mar-05 4 220,217.84 965,656.97 Feb-05 5
235,508.20 1,111,873.53 Jan-05 Water consumption per pound (gallon)
Production in Pounds Wastewater in Gallons Month
8.
Annual Energy Audit
Energy Policy
Continual Improvement in Energy Management
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Management Cost, Rs.
9.
Annual Energy Audit
Energy Policy
Continual Improvement in Energy Management
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Management
10.
Annual Energy Audit
Energy Policy
Continual Improvement in Energy Management
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Management
11.
Efficient Noise Control Systems
Sound Proofed Existing Generators.
Upgraded Process Machines To Produce Reduced Noise Levels.
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Enforce Code of Conduct for Social Responsibilities, Such
as:
Hiring Practices
Child Labor
Harassment
Wages
Established International Environmental, Health & Safety
Policies:
Ten Objectives
Parallels US Standards
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Areas Considered for this Award:
Waste Inventory
Waste Disposal Method
Waste Management Equipment
Compliance with Environmental Regulations
Waste Minimization
Environmental Benefits to Society
International Standards
Awareness, Training & Education
Corporate Engagement in Waste Management
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Community Leader Awards 2005
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Certificates ISO 14001; 1996 Standard Certified for Environmental
Excellence by SGS United Kingdom Ltd Systems & Services
Certification Accredited by UKAS Environmental Management
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Certificates ISO 9001; 2000 Standard
Certified for Quality Management Systems by Sri Lanka Standards
Institution (SLSI)