The award is a tribute to American & Efird Lanka's admirable performance towards economic, environmental and social impact caused by its everyday activities. This also goes on to succesfully demonstrate its values, strategy and corporate governance model and its commitment to a sustainable global economy.
Priyantha Aluthwatte, Managing Director of A&E Lanka, said ''We are delighted to have been recognized as one of the most transparent, accountable and responsible business entities for the second consecutive year. This goes on to exhibit our commitment in maintaining and enhancing the highest level of sustainability compliance in the industry whilst also being aligned with global standards.''
The Sustainability Reporting Awards is an annual award competition conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) with a view to recognizing business entities, which strive to comply with GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standards and have demonstrated excellence in sustainable development.
Recently A&E Lanka also clinched an award for the best ‘Green Report’ in the country by the National Green Reporting System of Sri Lanka. The reporting system comprises 50 indicators including 24 environment indicators, 20 social indicators and six economic indicators.
A&E has been in the textile business for more than 120 years and has continuously been recognized for its leading edge technology, orchestrated delivery logistics, continuous and sustained innovation, peak process efficiency, dedicated and flexible service and wide spectrum product portfolio.
Through its global network, A&E’s products are manufactured in 20 countries, distributed in 44 countries and sold in over 95 countries.