Brandix Sustainability Summit calls for net zero carbon future

Stakeholders engage in inspiring discussion on translating targets to action

Brandix hosted its inaugural Sustainability Summit on the 4th of June, in celebration of World Environment Day 2021 on 5th June. The summit focused on the theme ‘Towards a Net Zero Future – Translating Targets to Action’, providing a platform for key stakeholders to explore the business case for accelerating action in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

The summit brought together the private sector, academics and key Sustainability stakeholders to underline the urgency of the climate emergency and the need to accelerate towards a net zero future. It also presented case studies, sharing perspectives on what the net zero future holds for Sri Lanka, the region and beyond, and discussed how industries could move faster towards a more sustainable future.

The Brandix Sustainability Summit assembled a panel of multi-disciplinary experts invested in sustainability. Professor Ajith De Alwis, Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies and Senior Professor in the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Moratuwa; Victoria Burrows, Director of Advancing Net Zero – World Green Building Council; Rathika de Silva, Network Representative/Executive Director – United Nations Global Compact Network Sri Lanka; Sabrina Yusoof, Global Lead Sustainability – EFL Global; Vinura Jayawardene, Engineer – Sustainability – Brandix and Naadia Buhary, Sustainability Lead – Brandix made up the panel, moderated by veteran media personality, Savithri Rodrigo.