The National Cleaner Production Awards 2026, recognising outstanding contributions to cleaner production, resource efficiency and environmental sustainability in Sri Lanka’s industrial and business sectors, was held recently at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti.
Organised by the National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, the ceremony saw the presentation of 114 awards, including one Platinum, 17 Gold, 26 Silver, 33 Bronze and 37 Merit Awards.
The highest honour, the Platinum Award, was presented to E. B. Creasy & Co. PLC – BIC & DENTA Factory.
The awards recognised institutions for improving resource efficiency, reducing waste and environmental impacts, and adopting sustainable production practices.
Addressing the event, Minister Sunil Handunnetti highlighted the importance of promoting environmental responsibility alongside economic competitiveness and encouraged businesses to integrate sustainability into their operations.
The National Cleaner Production Awards, first launched in 2007, is Sri Lanka’s first environmental awards programme for the industrial sector.
