📈 RTS Holdings Achieves Zero Carbon tea Manufacturing Certification

RTS Holdings has set a new sustainability benchmark in the tea sector, with its Hidellana and Avissawella tea factories receiving the 'Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification' from the Sustainable Future Group. • Emission Reduction: The certification recognizes a transition to net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, verified under ISO 14064-1 and WBCSD/WRI GHG Protocols. • Carbon Offsetting: The company successfully offset 1,020 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO₂e). • Green Energy: Credits were sourced via a certified hydropower project under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), alongside internal energy optimizations. • Market Impact: This move strengthens the competitiveness of Ceylon tea in premium, environmentally conscious markets such as Europe and North America. • Strategic Context: As a pioneer in zero-carbon production, RTS Holdings aligns its plantation operations with global ESG standards, enhancing Sri Lanka’s reputation for sustainable agriculture. _Note: Summary based on official certification announcement (May 2026)._