1. AAFAs Excellence in Social Responsibility Award P reservation of the Environment Category September 2005 There is a Difference American & Efird Lanka (Pvt) LTD

2. Introduction

• Started operations in 1996 under licensee agreement with American & Efird Inc, U.S.

• Produce industrial sewing thread.

• Joint Venture agreement signed in 2000 with American & Efird Inc., U.S.

• Overseas Plant Bangladesh.

• Direct export of sewing thread to Gulf, Middle-East, Sub Sahara,& Pakistan.

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• Environmental Policy

• of Environmental Excellence

• We are committed to conduct our operations in a manner not only to comply with the existing environmental legislations and regulations, but also to proactively lead the industrial sector by setting a high standard of environmental excellence.

• We Accomplish This Through

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• Enhancing Environmental Performance

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• Wastewater Treatment & Color Removal

• Energy Efficient Management Systems

• Efficient Noise Control System

• Continual Improvement of Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

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• Wastewater Management & Color Removal

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6. There is a Difference Environmental Excellence Programs Wastewater Recycling

• Reverse Osmosis Plant

• • First Sri Lanka Company To Recycle Wastewater by RO Process

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• Lowest Water Consumption

• 50% lower than the other dyeing facilities in A&E Global Operations

5 258,028 1,286,637 Average Average water consumption in A&E Global Operations 10-12 5 263,326.43 1,237,656.39 Aug-05 5 294,272.68 1,471,673.15 Jul-05 6 259,686.60 1,448,410.17 Jun-05 6 242,630.98 1,351,617.02 May-05 6 253,158.01 1,448,410.17 Apr-05 4 295,422.81 1,257,796.86 Mar-05 4 220,217.84 965,656.97 Feb-05 5 235,508.20 1,111,873.53 Jan-05 Water consumption per pound (gallon) Production in Pounds Wastewater in Gallons Month

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• Annual Energy Audit

• Energy Policy

• Continual Improvement in Energy Management

There is a Difference Environmental Excellence Programs Energy Management Cost, Rs.

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• Annual Energy Audit

• Energy Policy

• Continual Improvement in Energy Management

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• Annual Energy Audit

• Energy Policy

• Continual Improvement in Energy Management

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• • Efficient Noise Control Systems

• • Sound Proofed Existing Generators.

• • Upgraded Process Machines To Produce Reduced Noise Levels.

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• Enforce Code of Conduct for Social Responsibilities, Such as:

• • Hiring Practices

• • Child Labor

• • Harassment

• • Wages

• Established International Environmental, Health & Safety Policies:

• • Ten Objectives

• • Parallels US Standards

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• Areas Considered for this Award:

• Waste Inventory

• Waste Disposal Method

• Waste Management Equipment

• Compliance with Environmental Regulations

• Waste Minimization

• Environmental Benefits to Society

• International Standards

• Awareness, Training & Education

• Corporate Engagement in Waste Management

There is a Difference Environmental Awards & Certificates Community Leader Awards 2005

14. There is a Difference Environmental Awards & Certificates ISO 14001; 1996 Standard Certified for Environmental Excellence by SGS United Kingdom Ltd Systems & Services Certification Accredited by UKAS Environmental Management

15. There is a Difference Environmental Awards & Certificates ISO 9001; 2000 Standard

• • Certified for Quality Management Systems by Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI)

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• Oeko-Tex Certificate Issued by TESTEX (Swiss Textile Testing Institute) Zurich, Switzerland

• Sewing Thread Manufactured in Our Plant Fulfills Requirements of Existing European Legislations Regarding Azo-Dyes and Other Chemicals of Concern

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• • Standardization of Environmental, Health & Safety Processes

• • Social Responsibility to the Community,Customers, Associates, and Share-Holders

There is a Difference Conclusion We Strive To Maintain Exceptional Levels of Environmental, Health & Safety Excellence by: