Nestlé Lanka inaugurates new Rs.1.1bn biomass boiler at Kurunegala Factory

Continuing its journey of doing good for Sri Lanka, Nestlé Lanka invested in a biomass boiler project at its state-of-the-art factory in Kurunegala. The biomass boiler is a key initiative in the ‘Good Food Good Life’ company’s journey towards reaching net zero carbon emissions across the value chain by 2050.

Nestlé strongly believes in conducting its operations sustainably in a manner which positively impacts not only people, but also the planet. This LKR 1.1 billion investment will facilitate the transition from the use of furnace oil to biomass for generating steam in its manufacturing operations. This transition will lead to a 90% reduction in carbon emissions generated from current steam boilers.

Sunil Handunneththi inaugurated the new biomass boiler at the Kurunegala Factory on the 27th of February 2025. The inauguration ceremony also witnessed the participation of H.E. Dr. Siri Walt, Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Professor Tilak Hewawasam, Chairman – Central Environmental Authority, and Mr. Vish Govindasamy, Past Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the Chamber’s Clean Sri Lanka Initiatives.

Sharing her thoughts, Dr. Siri Walt stated “Nestlé has a longstanding presence in Sri Lanka of almost 120 years producing household names like MAGGI, MILO and NESTOMALT. But Nestlé is also a sustainability champion with its aim to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The groundbreaking investment into this biomass boiler is a testimony to this. I am delighted to see Nestlé’s investment into innovation and sustainability, a priority for Switzerland and Sri Lanka.”