National Green Awards conducted by the Central Environment Authority under the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment commended Hettigoda Industries (Pvt) Ltd in appreciation of the contribution made towards environment conversation over the years. His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena was the chief guest at the ceremony held on the 5th October 2015 at the BMICH.
Hettigoda Industries (Pvt) Ltd is an ISO 14001 certified company which received many environment awards such as National Cleaner Production earlier as well. Hettigoda Industries has been maintaining over 250 herbal gardens in schools and providing dustbins to schools, religious and public places for the proper disposal of waste. Educating school children on the importance of conserving the environment is one of the key areas of the group’s CSR initiatives.
The picture shows Siddhalepa Group directress Mrs. Vidyani Hettigoda receiving the award.