The opening of the very first Green Warehouse in Sri Lanka

Global Park, the logistics center of Sri Lankan logistics giant Global Transportation Logistics, is the current regional hub chosen by the UK retail fashion giant Marks & Spencer (M&S), as the international logistics hub for all garments manufactured under the M&S label in Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh. M&S with an annual turnover of nearly GBP 10 billion has a retail operation of 700 stores in the UK and 300 retail stores including Franchised Stores in over 40 countries.

Located in Katunanayake, Seeduwa, the Green Warehouse Complex was ceremoniously opened on 10th February 2012 with key government officials in attendance including Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne, Leader of the Opposition Ranil Wickremasinghe,Member of Parliament John Amaratunga and Minister Rajitha Senaratne.

The 100 per cent green complex offers a sizeable 700,000 square feet of purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities, including a garments on hangers (GOH) facility that can handle a capacity of over two million garments, making it the largest such center in Sri Lanka.

In keeping with the highest international standards for green construction, the complex utilized recycled concrete, steel, asphalt and other materials in its construction to ensure significant environmentally-friendly benefits and features that ensure the lowest carbon footprint for a facility of this size.

Also placed significant stress on energy consumption and the lighting used also ensures lower levels of carbon dioxide and 60 per cent reduction in consumption. All paints, adhesives, sealants and coatings used were chosen with an eye on the emission levels of volatile organic compounds, while carpeting and furniture are made from recycled materials