Sirio named second runners-up at BCC Awards 2019
View(s):Sirio Ltd, a leading manufacturer of lingerie and swimwear to the European market operating under the flagship of Italy-based Calzedonia S.p.A, emerged victorious at the recently held Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2019.
The company was named winner in the ‘Financial Performance’ category for the third consecutive year, and went on to win an award for its ‘Consistent Commitment and Continuous Improvement – Financial Performance’, in addition to being awarded the overall second runners-up in the ‘Less than Rs. 15 billion category’.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognised at this year’s Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards for our continuous efforts in thriving towards excellence and sustainable practices. We share this immense success with our highly productive and dedicated employees, and look forward to strive for similar achievements going forward,” said Roshan Panawala, Financial Controller- Sirio Ltd in a company media release.
The company’s sustainability pillar is a strategic and integral part of its culture, placing importance on the growth and wellbeing of its 2,250 employees and pursuing numerous social responsibility initiatives. Organising annual events to strengthen the bond, arranging training and development programmes to enhance capabilities, free meals, transport and medical facilities are a few things that the company caters to their strong workforce.
Its signature annual event ‘Senehasarali’ involves visiting children’s and elders’ homes to gift many essentials. Educational seminars for O/L students, annual medical camps, children’s day celebrations amongst many others are a few other events. The company also initiated a tree planting programme this year together with schools, temples and churches in the area.