EML Consultants reaches new heights with prestigious ISO certifications

EML Consultants PLC, the premier consultancy firm in Sri Lanka, has received two extremely sought-after top-tier ISO certifications—ISO 14001:2015 for the Environmental Management System and ISO 9001:2015 for the Quality Management System.

The certification is for conforming to international best practice in environmental sustainability and quality management.

As the very first and only consultancy firm in Sri Lanka to be listed in the Sri Lanka Stock Market, this feat further consolidates EML’s status as a leader in consulting in the industry.

Established in 1993 as EML Consultants Ltd., the company was initially involved in technical and management consultancy services in natural resource and environmental management.

EML has, over time, diversified its portfolio and become a major stakeholder in a variety of sectors.

The company now works on a broad spectrum of services that span social and economic development, disaster management, climate change, biodiversity, water supply, wastewater, coastal engineering, urban development, and renewable energy.

This multi-disciplined skill base allows EML to undertake difficult projects in a broad spectrum of industries. The firm has conducted more than 600 consultancy assignments, including EIAs, feasibility studies, master plans, and strategic plans, since the firm was established.

In the past decade, the firm has conducted nearly 80 environmental audits and more than 25 social surveys of large-scale development projects, with ensuing projects both locally and internationally.

EML’s clientele includes both public and private sector organisations, as well as foreign companies and international donor agencies. The firm’s in-house staff consists of more than 20 professionals and 20 support staff.

Besides this, EML has a robust panel of more than 100 external experts with access to more than 200 external experts in various disciplines, thereby enabling it to provide customised requirements for every project.

EML’s new ISO certifications will enable it to continue to innovate the delivery of its services, with its projects continuing to lead the way in environmental sustainability and quality.

While ISO 14001:2015 deals with the environmental care commitment of the company, ISO 9001:2015 guarantees consultancy services that comply with the best quality management standards.

Looking ahead

EML Consultants PLC Managing Director Avanthi Jayatilake, elaborated in detail regarding their perspective on this record milestone stating, “Achieving this record illustrates our strong commitment to quality management and environmental responsibility.”

“ISO certifications also enhance our ability to offer quality consultancy services, both locally and internationally, and offer a guarantee to customers that projects undertaken by us are not only of quality but also sustainability,” he added.

These ISO certifications place EML in an improved position to extend its international reach even more, meeting the increasing demands of its customers with utmost professionalism, sustainability, and quality.

As the leading consultancy company in Sri Lanka, EML continues to dedicate itself to providing solutions toward national development projects and global sustainability endeavours.

This feat redefines the standard of the Sri Lankan consultancy sector, and EML Consultants PLC becomes a pioneering company committed to environmental excellence and quality delivery of services.