05-07-2024

Growrite wins Silver Award at Presidential Environment Awards in Sri Lanka

Growrite Substrates (pvt) Ltd, affiliate of Van der Knaap Group in the Netherlands, is proud to announce that we have been honoured with the Silver Award at the prestigious Presidential Environment Awards 2024 in Sri Lanka. This recognition is a testament to our longstanding commitment to sustainability and the industry's green transformation.

The Presidential Environment Awards, organised by the regulatory body Central Environmental Authority of Sri Lanka, is the premier environmental awards ceremony in the country. Winning this award underscores our dedication to decarbonising our assets and preserving the most important natural resource on the planet, water. These efforts align with our objective of contributing to a greener planet for future generations.

"We are truly humbled by this honour," said Dinesh Fernando, Managing Director/CEO of Growrite Substrates "Being recognised at Sri Lanka's premier environmental awards ceremony is a significant achievement for us. We are thankful to our clients for their unwavering support and loyalty, which enables us to continuously strengthen our responsible practices."

This award is not just a recognition of our company's efforts, but also a testament to the  commitment and passion of our team toward sustainability. Every member of our team has played an important role, and this award reflects their hard work and dedication.

As a leader in the coco substrates industry, we will continue to drive innovation and implement sustainable practices that contribute to a greener and more sustainable future. We are committed to preserving the environment and making a positive impact on the planet for the benefit of our future generations.

About Growrite
Established in 2006 as part of the dynamic Van der Knaap Group in the Netherlands, Growrite continues to lead the way in high-quality coco growbags. Reliability and sustainability lie at the heart of our operations. We are committed to responsible business conduct, striving to innovate and implement eco-friendly practices that ensure a positive impact on the planet.

In addition to our planet-centric focus, we are dedicated to the empowerment of people. One of our major initiatives is operating the TEG Academy, an English and IT Academy for the children in our communities.

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