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Correspondence to Author: Safeeya Fathima¹, Shashini Yapa¹, Sathsara Panchali², Lawrence Madapatha³, Jingru Liu⁴,Chinthaka Kularatne³ 

Master Student-Chemical Engineering Department- Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.

DOI: 10.52338/joes.2025.4351

Abstract:

The Board of Investment (BOI) is a prime investment facilitation agency in Sri Lanka established in 1978, under the Greater Colombo Economics Commission to stimulate the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Countrywide, fifteen Export Processing Zones (EPZ) are dedicated to promoting FDI within the industrial zones while providing more than 1300 companies to operate outside the demarcated zones under the BOI purview. Out of the 15 EPZs operating, Kandy Industrial Park (KIP) plays a key role in the central region of Sri Lanka as it is the only regional industrial park functioning under the BOI by facilitating 24 industries to uplift the national economy. The area is located in a peak and forested interior and is demarcated as a sensitive area under the Soil Conservation Act in Sri Lanka. Kandy city and most of the region are shown as basin topography which is significant to the atmospheric emission and dispersion mechanisms. Further, BOI was selected as the focal point to implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Hence, Green House Gas (GHG) emission and Carbon Footprint (CFP) Calculation of this prime industrial park is essential to maintain a harmonized environment in terms of the economic, health, and social aspects and the view of global warming. This assessment spanned 195 acres covering a wide range of industrial activities including 24 industries of apparel manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and telecommunication systems. According to the theoretical method to calculate CFP, scope 1, scope 2, and scope 3 were recommended. However, considering the deep analysis of park activity responses to the CFP, it has revealed that scope 1 and scope 2 are the most impactful emission types. The case study was selected the KIP as boundary. There in scope III were disregarded. Accordingly, the GHG emission showed 1,617,341.13 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq). Emission inventory for Scope 1 due to diesel and gasoline combustion contributed 42,775.63 CO2eq (MT), while Scope 2 due to electricity usage accounted for 1,574,565.50 CO2eq (MT). These values are committed to the environmental challenges and drive to initiate the mitigation measures. In context, it has recommended encouraging investors and industrial management to align with renewable energy sources especially solar power compatible with the climate of the region. Further alternative fuel sources such as biofuels or electrical vehicle usage practices can be adhered. In addition, internal modifications, adaptation of cleaner production mechanisms, equipment optimizations, proper maintenance, and energy audits were recommended. Meantime, park managements and the users are adapted to increase the green cover in order to implement the natural carbon sink mechanisms forecasting the long term impact. In conclusion, the CFP assessment emphasized the crucial requirements to implement the sustainable practices to minimize the environmental impact and global warming. By following the recommended approaches, the park can potentially address its CFP and enhance its climate change mitigation efforts align to the NDCs. This study provides a model for other industrial zones in Sri Lanka and comprehensively underscores the significance of dynamic sustainability adaptations in industrial operations.

Citation:

Fathima Safeeya, GHG Emission Assessment For The Sri Lankan Industrial Park: Analysis Based On Case Study In Kandy Industrial Park, Sri Lanka. Journal of Environmental And Sciences 2025.