We are delighted and proud to announce that TEGhas been recognized for its outstanding commitment to environmental sustainabilityat the 11th Annual Presidential Environment Awards 2025, Sri Lanka’s most esteemed recognition for environmental excellence

The awards ceremony, organized by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), was held on October 23, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the distinguished patronage of the Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. This prestigious national event aims to honour individuals and institutions demonstrating an exceptional commitment to environmental sustainability, going beyond conventional practices to champion conservation and protection.

Three Facilities Win Top Honors

At this year’s event,three of our facilitieswere recognized for their exceptional environmental stewardship in the category ofCommon waste treatment & management, processing/ recycling plant -Type A & B

• Growrite Substrateswas awarded the covetedGold Award
• TwoTropicoir Lankafacilities were recognized withMerit Awards

These accolades are a powerful testament to our commitment to responsible manufacturingand our core belief that no resource is ever truly waste. They celebrate the dedication of our teams and the innovative processes that allow us to champion environmental conservation and protection

Our success is built on the inherent sustainability of our operations, where we utilize coconut husk and peat—by-products of the coconut industry—as our core valuable resource. Furthermore, our dedication to adopting international benchmarks, including ISO 14001 certification, and strategic efforts to minimize our footprint through the careful tracking of our GHG emissions, ensures we meet the highest sustainability standards and walk the talkin environmental stewardship. This comprehensive approach is all thanks to the hard work of the entire TEG team.

Beyond our manufacturing excellence, we believe true sustainability means uplifting the community and environment we depend on. Our commitment extends to impactful social initiatives

• The TEG English and IT Academyongoing project aims to deliver essential education to the youth of our community
• The Anagathaya Wawamu (Grow your future)project is committed to distributing 500,000 coconut plantsto communities to strengthen the development of the coconut industry in the country and provide reliable income sources

This dual focus on environmental leadership and community empowerment ensures we give back, strengthen, and develop the people and land we depend on. At TEG, we continue to innovate, leading the way in environmental excellence across the nation and redefining Sri Lanka’s coconut industryfor a more sustainable future