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NCPC spearheads initiatives for Sustainable Industrial Development in Sri Lanka

The 4th International Conference on Resource Efficiency and the Circular Economy recently concluded successfully in Colombo, emphasizing the necessary measures for sustainable industrial growth in Sri Lanka

Organized by the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development in collaboration with the National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) of Sri Lanka, the conference focused on resource efficiency, energy transition, and the circular concept as means to enhance industrial competitiveness.

Discussions explored practical approaches to sustainable industrial growth—such as increasing resource productivity, adopting low-carbon technologies, and implementing circular business practices—to strengthen the competitiveness of enterprises and their resilience in the face of challenges. Furthermore, the conference covered a wide range of topics, including industrial resource efficiency, material reuse, green markets, energy management, and corporate sustainability.

Delivering the keynote address at the conference—titled ‘The Next Step for Industries: From Sustainability Commitments to Circular Competitiveness’— K. S. Venkatagiri, Executive Director of the CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre and member of the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN), explored the relationship between sustainability commitments and industrial competitiveness. The conference featured two technical sessions: “Resource Efficiency for Sustainable Growth” and “Circular Economy Approaches for Sustainable Development.” These sessions included in-depth discussions on enhancing business performance through more efficient resource utilization, as well as the exchange of resources within and between industrial parks.

Additionally, the internationally recognized ‘GEN Awards 2026’ certifications—facilitated by the National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC)—were presented during the event