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LAKSHAN PRABUDDHA
WEERASINGHE
Junior Sustainability Officer
Motivated Junior Sustainability Officer with a solid academic background in Environmental and Eco-Business Management. Proven experience in GHG inventory creation, sustainability reporting (ISO 14064-1, SLFRS S1 & S2), and successful audit participation (BAP, MSC, ASC). Played a key role in Sri Lanka’s first ASC certification and carbon footprint reduction initiatives. Skilled in EIA, CSR projects, waste management, and financial operations. Strong leadership, teamwork, and research abilities with achievements in both academic and extracurricular activities. Dedicated to driving sustainable practices and continuous environmental improvement in corporate settings.
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EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
Junior Sustainability Officer – Sustainability Division Taprobane Sea Foods (Pvt) Ltd, Corporate Office, Colombo Oct 2023 -Present
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive GHG inventory for the organization, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, in accordance with ISO 14064-1 and collaborated with external verifiers to validate and verify the organization's GHG emissions data
• Created detailed annual reports on environmental performance and compliance.
• Internal Audits (BAP, MSC, ASC): Participated in audits to maintain international certification standards in seafood production.
• Collaborated with teams, suppliers, and communities, promoting CSR and sustainable practices.
• Led waste segregation and recycling to minimize landfill impact and single-use plastics.
• Monitored effluent discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards, Management Trainee
Orel Corporation (Pvt) Ltd March 2022 - June 2023
• Main Instructor of ‘5S implementing Program’ within the Department.
• Participated in conducting Environmental Impact Assessments to ensure regulatory compliance and promote sustainable practices.
• Supported the renewal process for the Environmental Protection License, ensuring continued compliance.
• Developed process flow diagrams for switch, socket manufacturing to improve efficiency and quality.
• Contributed to collecting data for carbon and water footprint calculations, aiding in sustainability and resource management efforts.
Accounts Assistant
Orel Corporation (Pvt) Ltd,
Finance activities involved
• Suppliers handling and payment processing
• Petty cash handling
• Bookkeeping
• Prepared Bank Reconciliation statements
• Handled Export and import files (Duty & Clearance) and maintaining payment schedules.
PERSONAL DETAILS
• ISO 14064-1 compliance
• Sustainability reporting (SLFRS S1 &
S2)
• Seafood production sustainability
practices
• Gap analysis methodology
• Community engagement
• Financial management software
(SAP)
• 5S implementation programs
• International certification audits
(BAP, MSC, ASC)
• Research Skills
SOFT SKILLS
Date of Birth : 30/03/1997
Marital Status : Unmarried
Gender : Male
NIC No : 970902481V
Nationality : Sri Lankan
Address
Thalawa, Neluwa, Pattiyagedara,
Bandarawela, Sri Lanka
***********@*****.***
Mobile
Lakshan Weerasinghe
STRENGTHS
• Friendly and Flexible
• Enthusiastic & Dedication
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good leadership
• Excellent teamwork
Master of Environmental Management
University of Colombo. (waiting for final results) BSc. (Hons) in Eco-Business Management
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Second Class Honors, GPA: 3.01 General Certificate of Education
Advanced Level Examination - 2016
Accounting - A
Business Studies: - A
Accounting - A
Business Studies: - A
Economics - B
General Certificate of Education
Ordinary Level Examination – 2013
05 - A’s 01 - B 03 - C’s
ACHIEVEMENTS
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Innova 2019 (Version 2) – Third Place
Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 17th Nov 2019
Best Student Award
Commerce Section Bandarawela Central College - 2016 Certificate of Merit
Art and Design - 2014
Dhamma School Final Certificate
Participated in the Regional Students’ Skills Assessment Program, Buddhist Department, 2019.
LANGUAGES
• Achieved a 17% reduction in carbon
footprint, trimming 1,251 tCO2e
from the previous year (2023).
• Maintained BAP, MSC, and ASC
certification standards through
rigorous audit participation and
compliance management,
• Played a role to achieve Sri Lanka's
first ASC certification for sustainable
seafood production.
• Contributed to country’s first
floating solar farm initiative and
expanded mangrove ecosystem
restoration programs
• Reduced landfill impact by 40%
through strategic waste segregation
and recycling program
implementation
• Monitored effluent discharge
systems, ensuring 100% compliance
with environmental standards
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
‘Masterclass in Sustainability Reporting’ course Demystifying SLFRS S1 – General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability Reporting Information and SLFRS S2 – Climate- Related Disclosures, EY Institute Executive Level I
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Course in MS Office
Nenasala Training Center
Sinhala
English
RESEARCH & LEADERSHIP
BSc. Degree Final Research: Chemical Leasing Project (2022) Conducted research on the adoption of chemical leasing practices in agriculture. Master’s Degree Final Research: Conducted a gap analysis to assess the effectiveness of greenhouse gas reduction strategies at Taprobane Seafoods, focusing on identifying improvement areas and aligning practices with sustainability goals.
Liquid Organic Fertilizer Production (2019)
Independently manufactured liquid organic fertilizer as part of a university project. Actively participated in CSR activities done at university. Leadership
• School head prefect (2012-2013)
• Member of the LEO club of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka NON-RELATED REFEREES
Dr. Sampath Wahala
Senior Lecturer
Eco Business Management Faculty of
Management Studies
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Mobile: +94-71-555-****
Mr. Chandimal Ranathunga
Lecturer
Eco Business Management Faculty of
Management Studies
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Mobile: +94-71-710-****
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
• Winning first place in the Under 15, 200M race event at the inter- House Meet in the year 2012.
• Winning third place in the under 15, Long jump event at the inter- House Meet in the year 2012.
• Member of the School Cricket team.
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