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Janashakthi’s electronic waste and assist the company to adopt an environmentally sound business practice.
“This partnership is another step forward in our sustainability drive. As a responsible insurer we are committed to implementing principles, policies, and practices that will have a positive impact on the environment and the community. Think Green gives us the opportunity to recycle our e-waste and reduce the company’s carbon footprint. Their experience and knowledge in implementing green business practices will help us achieve our own targets in further enhancing our own sustainability and our positive contribution towards sustaining our environment as a sustainable business entity,” said Prakash Schaffter, Managing Director, Janashakthi.
Think Green offers electronic recycling, carbon management and recycling solutions to numerous corporates countrywide. Think Green has been approved by the Central Environment Authority of Sri Lanka and is an exporter, operating under the regulations of the UN based conventions for trans-boundary movement of hazardous content.
Janashakthi’s environmental priorities are to reduce the impact of its operations on climate change and to conserve the environment by monitoring and reporting on the environment impact of its operations, services and these efforts to strive to include their customers and business partners where relevant and to the extent possible. “Championing sustainability allows businesses to align deeply with their mission and engage customers on a more meaningful level. Most businesses have recognised this need and we at Think Green offer guidance and tools to implement sustainable business practices,” said Sivahar Muthuramalingam, CEO of Think Green. Janashakthi encourages innovative earth-friendly practices and environmental conservation projects under its Corporate Social Responsibility programme. As part of this, Janashakthi recently partnered Lanka Jalani – The Sri Lanka Water Partnership to fund the Ma Oya river catchment conservation project.
Janashakthi is the only insurance company in Sri Lanka to register a record turnover of Rs. 3.1 billion premium income within the first 10 years of operation. Janashakthi Insurance recently achieved exceptional performance within the industry, recording its highest ever Profit After Tax (PAT) growth of 78% for the first six months ending 30 June 2013.
In addition, Janashakthi’s contribution towards developing sustainable communities involves the flagship ‘Rural Athlete Sponsorship Program,’ which supports rural athletes from economically challenged backgrounds to reach new heights in their athletic careers.
