David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC) has been recognised at the esteemed Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, receiving a Merit Certificate for Best Sustainability Project for its innovative e-Drive Project. This recognition highlights DPMC’s ongoing leadership in sustainable and innovative mobility solutions within Sri Lanka.
The Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards celebrate organisations that excel in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sustainable business practices. The Best Sustainability Project Award specifically honours initiatives that deliver measurable, long-term positive impacts on both communities and the environment.
DPMC’s e-Drive Project centres on converting petrol-powered three-wheelers into fully electric vehicles, providing a practical and scalable approach to reducing carbon emissions while fostering inclusive economic growth. Since its launch, the project has introduced 58 electric e-Drive vehicles across Colombo, Jaffna, and Matara, collectively covering over 2.35 million eco-friendly kilometres. As a result, the initiative has helped avoid approximately 156 tonnes of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gas emissions and reduced fossil fuel consumption by 102,213 litres.
Beyond environmental achievements, the e-Drive Project has created 65 livelihood opportunities, including employment for four women drivers, and has trained 171 drivers to enhance road safety and professional standards.
Developed entirely in-house by the DPMC Research & Development and Workshop teams, the e-Drive Project exemplifies the integration of technological innovation with environmental responsibility, social inclusion, and economic empowerment. The initiative contributes to ten United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aligns with DPMC’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040.
As the largest automotive company in Sri Lanka, David Pieris Motor Company (Pvt) Ltd serves the majority of the nation with a reputation for affordability, reliability, and efficiency. Supported by an island-wide network of sales and spare parts dealers, DPMC remains dedicated to setting industry standards in Sri Lanka through its unwavering commitment to quality and value.
Image Caption: Mr. Samantha Sival, Executive Director, David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited, receives the Merit Certificate from Krishan Balendra, Chairperson, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. Also pictured are Mr. Charith Samaratunga, General Manager (Research & Development), David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited; Iyan Wikramasinghe, Deputy Divisional Manager – Vehicle Sales, DPMC; and Mr. Amila Jayawardena, Manager – Group Sustainability, David Pieris Holdings (Private) Limited.
