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Clothing factory in Sri Lanka - Holcim Lanka Ltd

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Quantum change and<br />

transferability<br />

Significant advancements <strong>in</strong> construction practice, if applied on a broad scale,<br />

can contribute much toward global susta<strong>in</strong>ability. Important advances must<br />

be recognized as such and repeatedly applied to achieve significant change.<br />

Practices and ideas that transfer best are those that are affordable, simple,<br />

and broadly applicable.<br />

MAS Intimates Thurulie claims to<br />

be the world’s first cloth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>factory</strong><br />

powered solely by carbon-neutral<br />

sources.<br />

The build<strong>in</strong>g is a visionary departure<br />

from the traditional <strong>factory</strong>.<br />

It sets new standards for ethics and<br />

environmental stewardship <strong>in</strong><br />

manufactur<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

As a model build<strong>in</strong>g under Marks &<br />

Spencer’s eco-<strong>in</strong>itiative Plan A,<br />

the project is an example for the<br />

company, the apparel <strong>in</strong>dustry, and<br />

other <strong>in</strong>dustries.<br />

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The design is advanced <strong>in</strong> many<br />

respects. Compared with the<br />

average <strong>factory</strong>, it is state of the<br />

art.<br />

As the flagship <strong>factory</strong> of MAS<br />

Hold<strong>in</strong>gs, the build<strong>in</strong>g is a globally<br />

publicized icon symbolic of the<br />

company’s commitment to susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />

development.

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