Filtered Press Release : 2018 Jul
TOKYO SUPER Blended Hydraulic Cement is now CIOB Green Mark Certified
TOKYO SUPER Blended Hydraulic Cement (BHC) from Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC., has won the prestigious Green Mark Certification from the Ceylon Institute of Builders, the apex professional body for the advancement of green building practices in Sri Lanka. The award was presented at the CIOB Green Mark Awards Night held recently at the Ramada …
TOKYO SUPER Blended Hydraulic Cement (BHC) from Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC., has won the prestigious Green Mark Certification from the Ceylon Institute of Builders, the apex professional body for the advancement of green building practices in Sri Lanka. The award was presented at the CIOB Green Mark Awards Night held recently at the Ramada Hotel Colombo. The accreditation was made after careful evaluation of TOKYO SUPER BHC manufacturing process, quality and composition against the globally-acclaimed Green rating system by an expert technical panel of CIOB.
TOKYO SUPER BHC is a general-purpose cement complied with the Sri Lanka Standard Institute’s SLS 1247:2015 Strength Class 42.5 N standard certification. In addition, it also complies with EN Standard – BS EN 197-1: 2011 under type CEM IV/A (V) 42.5N – SR, the international strength class classification stipulated for higher strength and durability.
The product caters to emerging customer demands for more environmentally conscious products for a sustainable future. As the most sustainable cement produced in Sri Lanka, the use of Fly Ash in TOKYO SUPER BHC reduces CO2 emissions by over 25%. Reducing its carbon footprint even further it is manufactured entirely using carbon-neutral, renewable biomass energy, making it the Greenest choice in market.
The real blended cement, made with Fly Ash and high quality Ordinary Portland Cement, creates a high-strength cementitious mortar that gets stronger as it ages and continues to gain strength even after 100 days, unlike other products in the market. Fly ash makes the blend smoother, improving workability while the homogeneous mix with more refined pores results in denser and compact concrete. This also reduces the rise of temperature of the concrete and prevents thermal cracking, making it the best choice for mass concreting in high-rises. Having earned their trust TOKYO SUPER BHC has become the No.1 choice of construction professionals within a short span of time.
Furthermore, chemical composition of TOKYO SUPER BHC makes it ideally suited for harsh conditions such as marine or marshy environments, constructions underwater or on land prone to flooding, on soils containing higher levels of Sulphate or Chloride. Its corrosive resistance capability prevents carbonation and protects steel reinforcements of buildings or slabs for life-long durability. This makes TOKYO SUPER BHC suited for a wide range of applications with greater utility.
The CIOB Green Mark accreditation program promotes more environment-friendly sustainable built environments by working closely with the construction industry. The Green Building Product certification scheme evaluates building products for their environmental impact and performance. It is an industry-recognised benchmark to assess green products in terms of; energy, water and resource efficiency, health and pollution control and other criteria such as Environmental Quality Management Systems (EQMS) and technical performance/innovation and includes a comprehensive life-cycle assessment to determine a product’s long-term impact on the environment.
Winning the Green Mark accreditation from CIOB for TOKYO SUPER Blended Hydraulic Cement reaffirms Tokyo Cement Group’s commitment to differentiate as the most environmentally conscious manufacturer of cement and concrete in Sri Lanka. Tokyo Cement also markets a range of innovative cement-based value-added solutions including plasters, flooring compounds, waterproofers, and tile adhesives that improve construction efficiency and help conserve the environment.
Apart from that, the company champions many initiatives that help create a greener Sri Lanka for our future generations. The pioneer of biomass energy in Sri Lanka, Tokyo Cement Group is the only company to power its entire production process using carbon-neutral fuel and one of the largest contributors of biomass-based renewable energy in the nation. Their commitment to protect and enrich the country, its people and the environment is ingrained in all aspects of business making them the undisputed leader in construction materials sector.
Tokyo Cement Group has earned a reputation as the most trusted supplier of high quality cement and concrete to our construction industry. Having supplied top quality products for projects that mark Sri Lanka’s growth, from iconic structures gracing the Colombo skyline, to overhead bridges, railroads and suspended highway networks; the company has cemented its legacy as a partner in nation building.
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Standing from L to R: Mr. Sudath Amarasinghe – Council Member, Dr. Rohan Karunaratne – President and Eng. Sampath Wijesekera – Council Member of CIOB presenting the Green Mark award to Dr. M.G.M.U. Ismail – Director Research & Development and Mr. Salinda Kandapola – Corporate Manager Sustainability of Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC.
Tokyo Cement chimes in with The Music Project for the 2nd Year
Tokyo Cement Group has extended their sponsorship with The Music Project for the second year. The Music Project is a NGO committed to empowering and uplifting the lives of disadvantaged youth through music. The partnership this year will see Tokyo Cement sponsoring two schools; one in Mullaitivu and the other in Mawathagama, Kurunegala, where The …
Tokyo Cement Group has extended their sponsorship with The Music Project for the second year. The Music Project is a NGO committed to empowering and uplifting the lives of disadvantaged youth through music.
The partnership this year will see Tokyo Cement sponsoring two schools; one in Mullaitivu and the other in Mawathagama, Kurunegala, where The Music Project conducts music lessons and train children from all age groups to play orchestral instruments. The sponsorship ensures 110 children of Palinagar Maha Vidyalayam and 65 students of Gunananda Kanishta Vidyalaya will benefit from the program which entails learning the primary instrument of recorder, leading to the mastery of any orchestral instrument of their choice. These children are among students from six schools under the program, who aspire to join The Music Project Orchestra that performs on invitation at various events and venues throughout the country.
At the orchestra program in Palinagar, 110 children eagerly stay after school for music lessons, the only extra-curricular activity on offer while their parents help set up the space and distribute refreshments. The scene is set for a learning model which is holistic and therapeutic. Clusters of children sit with their teachers on mats and under trees in their familiar surroundings, to learn the basics of playing the recorder. This relaxed and easy approach to teach enables the children to grasp the lessons faster and go for simple musical achievements as a team, filling the air with wonderful creative melodies and warm, glowing smiles. The learning atmosphere is identical in Kurunegala. Again, sitting under trees away from the rigours of schooling in the idyllic setting of Mawathagama, scores of children learn through play. Participants are taught to play instruments such as the violin, viola, cello, trumpet, French horn and a variety of percussion instruments, by their fulltime teachers and volunteers from various parts of the world. Much harmony is created, not just among children with their melodious tunes, but also among two farming communities distanced be many differences, yet united through music and the want to provide the best for their children.
Students of Palinagar Maha Vidyalayam Mullaitivu
Speaking about the funding partnership, S.R. Gnanam, Managing Director of Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC said, “We were motivated to support this far-reaching charitable effort because, we believe in building platforms for children to explore the world using exciting new tools, and not be limited by standardised education. These young children learn not only music, but also character-defining skills such as collaboration, perseverance and respect for others. Participating in the orchestra expands their horizon, while teaching them that every member is equally important and to work hard as a team to be successful.”
The program commenced working in the North and South in 2011, working initially to rebuild physical infrastructure of schools while nurturing the emotional resilience of communities, whose lives had been blighted by the war. The program made music accessible to children from different backgrounds, enabling them to acquire a set of new skills with self-confidence. The program allows them to grow at their own pace and further their holistic wellbeing by performing in front of their own communities and wider audiences. Children who become members of the Orchestra work with their peers from other communities, inculcating a sense of team work and mutual respect. Participating children have demonstrated extraordinary success at public exams and in their individual competencies, encouraging the project to take it forward and touch even more lives.
A music lesson being conducted at Ku/Sri Gunananda Kanishta Vidyalaya, Mawathagama
Now in its seventh year, The Music Project aims to reach out to as many children as possible working with Zonal Education Offices and international NGOs with a view of using music for social cohesion. The program has trained teachers of Ampara, Kurunegala, Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi and distributed over 3000 recorders and teaching tools. In addition to regular music lessons, two residential programs are conducted annually for the children of formerly divided communities to forge ties with their peers using music as the link language. The residential program enables children and parents to work as a united team, sharing a space of music and actively participating on logistics.
Shalini Wickramasuriya, Trustee of The Music Project comments, “Seeing children pursue their passion for music that presents new opportunities and improve their choices for alternative career prospects is very motivating. Replicating the El Sistema inspired model here in Sri Lanka has gained added impetus. In addition to improving the quality of overall education of our children, we are pleased to see connections being made through music. The children learn a variety of genres of music including Sinhala and Tamil tunes enabling them to appreciate our shared cultural heritage as a united Sri Lanka. The children are very aware of the role they play and that each one is responsible to make the orchestra successful, be it by practicing ahead or being attentive on the day. We are particularly grateful to Tokyo Cement for supporting us yet again through a second year of sponsorship. This endorses their belief in the project and the hard work of our team of teachers and the communities which support the project”.
The project is made possible by the generous contributions by philanthropists and leading corporations who believe in the power of music to heal and bridge divides. Tokyo Cement extended their sponsorship for the program for 2018, motivated by the progress demonstrated by participating children and believe this builds a solid foundation for them to become well-rounded leaders of the country in the future.
Tokyo Cement Group has successfully integrated social welfare and environmental conservation into its corporate DNA and is on a continuous mission to enrich the country, its people and the environment. Its commitment to social responsibility breathes life through initiatives such as this and the partnership with the Foundation of Goodness to uplift cricket skills in rural schools, multiple environmental education programs and impactful conservation drives such as Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Mangrove Reforestation Program. Through these initiatives the company is laying the foundation to build our nation, which is Tokyo Cement’s primary commitment as the leader in the industry.
