ICC Durra Panel receives eco label three-star by GBCSL

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ICC Durra has remained a silent contributor to bringing down the carbon footprint of Sri Lanka for well over a decade through its innovative product range exclusively made from paddy straw which is mostly treated as waste material.

This was recognised by the prestigious Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL) at the annual Green Building awards 2022.

GBCSL is affiliated with the World Green Building Council which maintains performance standards for green building practices. It serves as the leading local authority that works towards promoting, aiding, and implementing green building concepts and practices in both existing and new buildings in Sri Lanka striving to bring a balance of sustainability and high performance with healthy, durable, and affordable construction leaving the least impact on the country’s environment.

GBCSL certification has identified the Durra panel manufacturing process to be a good demonstration of sustainable manufacturing and recognised the leadership and commitment of International Construction Consortium Ltd., as a leading construction conglomerate in transforming Sri Lanka’s building industry to be sustainable and environmentally-friendly.

Durra Panel Production utilises well over 1,200 Mt of waste or straw produce annually and is used for dry walls, modular buildings, as well as fire and sound-rated walls and doors. Its innovative production technique itself uses a very low carbon footprint by being very energy efficient with extensive use of solar power to minimise its energy demand.

In recognition of these very sustainable production practices by ICC, ‘Durra Panel’ was awarded the prestigious Green Eco Label – three-star rating under the Green SL labelling system of the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka.