Perera & Sons Bakers (Private) Limited (P&S), Sri Lanka’s largest and most-reputed quick service restaurant chain with a heritage spanning over 120 years, continues its commitment to corporate social responsibility with another impactful initiative. In collaboration with the Sri Lanka Navy, P&S has donated a state-of-the-art Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant to the Trincomalee District General Hospital, under its Manu Mehewara initiative. This significant contribution aims to provide clean and safe drinking water to the hospital’s patients and staff, positively impacting their wellbeing.
The Trincomalee District General Hospital, established in 1940, serves as a vital healthcare facility in the region. With approximately 2,000 patients visiting the hospital daily, access to clean water is of paramount importance. The new RO plant has been installed at the Outpatient Department (OPD), ensuring that everyone within the hospital benefits from this essential resource. The installation of the RO plant exemplifies P&S’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and improving lives, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). This goal emphasizes the importance of clean water and adequate sanitation for human health and environmental sustainability.
P&S’s wider social and environmental initiatives further align with the UN SDGs, particularly SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), in addition to SDG 6. P&S proudly showcases its commitment to sustainability by embracing these goals in conjunction with SDG 6. Through a comprehensive approach, P&S integrates innovative strategies and fosters collaboration to address the urgent global challenges we face. By prioritizing equitable solutions and environmental consciousness, P&S aims to pave the way for a future where individuals from all walks of life can thrive while preserving and restoring our planet for generations to come.
Expressing his sentiments and support for the initiative, Gihan Perera, Managing Director at Perera and Sons Bakers (Private) Limited said, “I am sincerely grateful to our dedicated employees for their unwavering commitment, which has allowed us to undertake numerous impactful CSR projects through our Manu Mehewara initiative. Our journey in giving back to society has been remarkable, thanks to the support of our staff, and the invaluable assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy. Together, we have executed successful CSR projects in education, healthcare, environmental sustainability and social welfare, positively impacting the communities we serve. We intend to build on this strong foundation in the future.”
P&S enjoys a grand heritage dating back to its establishment in 1902, and is a household name in Sri Lanka. During its journey, the company has consistently striven to make a positive impact on society through various social responsibility initiatives. Under the Manu Mehewara initiative, P&S has successfully executed numerous projects in areas such as education, healthcare, environmental sustainability and social welfare.
This project marks the second RO plant that P&S has provided and installed for the Trincomalee District General Hospital, transforming the facility’s access to clean water. Spearheading initiatives such as this, P&S is clearly demonstrating its dedication and commitment to transforming and supporting the communities it serves.
