Richard Pieris Group of Companies owned Tea Estates had been re-certified for the period June 12, 2018 to June 11, 2021 by internationally recognized Global Rainforest Alliance certification.
These Estates are Maskeliya Plantations PLC., and Namunulkula PLC., (UVA Range) Tea Estates, Strathspey, Glenugie, Mocha, Brunswick, Glentilt, Brownlow, Moussakellie, Hapugastenne, Laxapana, Moray, St. Clair, Talawakelle, Troup, Ferham and Five other Small Holders Estates.
The Ampittiakande, Poonagala, Craig and Leangawella Estates which are situated in the Bandarawela Region, were certified for the first time for the same period under Rainforest Alliance. Two Tea Estates managed by Namunukula Plantations PLC., (UVA Range) Hindagala and Kinellan estates too had been certified under Rainforest Alliance during the same period.
Dr. Sena Yaddehige, Chairman of Richard Pieris Group of Companies along with Manoj Pathirajah, the Chief Executive Officer of Maskeliya Plantations PLC, Namunukula Plantations PLC., (UVA Range) and Vipula Pussella, the Director Operations of Maskeliya Plantations PLC. initiated the Rainforest Alliance Certification and were also keen in obtaining the other certificates for their Estates as well.
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| Rainforest Alliance Group members with senior staff members of Richard Pieris Group’s Tea Estates. |
All these estate also practices Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) as well as environmentally and eco-friendly practices in promoting environmental sustainability.
These estates also engaged in much worker social welfare.
These Estates were also awarded Ethical Tea Partnership, ISO 22000:2005, Food Safety, Local Environmental Authority License, Rainforest Alliance, Taiki Akimoto 5S’, Hazard Analysis (HACCP) certifications while four Estates, Strathspey, Laxapana, Brunswick and Craig were certified under Fairtrade Labeling Organization (FLO), Ceylon Tea Quality Certificate (CQC), Cleaner Productions Productivity, National Safety certifications.
Strathspey Estate had been certified under UTZ recently.
These estate have a large population living and the company has taken a series of steps to look after their welfare including the surrounding villages and schools within the estate.
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