ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)
At Hayleys, business has always been closely connected to nature and society through our unique socio-economic footprint: shaped by the communities and rural supply chains we work with, environmentally sensitive and high-impact geographies and a diverse portfolio of businesses that work closely with raw materials and natural resources.
This scale carries responsibility, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations as a driver of how we operate and grow.
Amid alarming nature loss and widening social disparities, we believe businesses such as ours can be a catalyst for better futures by preserving and restoring nature, strengthening communities and driving shared prosperity. We are therefore committed to building purpose-driven, inclusive and responsible businesses, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while creating shared value for our stakeholders.
The Hayleys Lifecode
The Hayleys Lifecode is the Group’s ESG framework that articulates our commitments and targets for 2030, and acts as a blueprint for responsible value creation and sustainable growth. The Lifecode demonstrates our commitment to preserving the environment, empowering our society and communities, and upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and integrity.
Environmental
The global environmental crisis is the defining crisis of our time requiring fundamental transformations in how our economies function. Hayleys is taking action across three areas of environmental focus - explore these below.
Social
For us at Hayleys, true corporate excellence is defined not just by profitability and innovation but by our ability to foster equity, well-being and economic empowerment across our vast ecosystem - the Hayleys Family.
Governance
As we integrate ESG across all aspects of our strategy, processes and decision-making, we have prioritised establishing robust governance mechanisms to oversee performance.
The global environmental crisis is the defining crisis of our time requiring fundamental transformations in how our economies function. Hayleys is taking action across three areas of environmental focus - explore these below.
Renewable Energy
Target:
Reliance on sustainable and renewable energy sources by 2030
Actual Performance:
Reliance on renewable energy by 2025/26 performance
Carbon Footprint
Target:
Reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions from the baseline of 2018/19 by 2030
Actual Performance:
Managed to contain the increase in Scope 1 and 2 to during the year, despite the business growing significantly 2024/25 performance
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
The world’s alarming loss of biodiversity poses an irreversible and critical threat to the health of the planet. We are driving numerous biodiversity and ecosystem preservation efforts across our sectors
Project Kirulu, Hayleys Group’s flagship biodiversity program promotes the planting of native and endemic trees through our plantation sector company, Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC
Green Belt and Wetland Biodiversity Zone spanning 20 acres and 9 acres of land adjoining the factory at Hayleys Fabric
Surakimu Ganga by KVPL champions nature-based solutions for greening the river basin in We Oya catchment area of the Kelani river.
Advantis Blue Carbon seeks to increase the national blue carbon sinking capacity by supporting the conservation and replenishment of coastal ecosystems.
Tree-planting initiative by Talawakelle Tea Estates at St Clair Reservoir aims to plant and establish secondary forests with native and endemic plant
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
WATER
Sri Lanka is facing significant water stress and conserving water must become a national priority. To this end, we are driving organisation-wide efforts to increase the water efficiency of our operations and reduce water withdrawal.
Target:
Sustainable water sourcing across the Group by 2030
Actual Performance:
Sustainable water sourcing by 2025/26 performance
Target:
Reduction in water intensity by 2030
Actual Performance:
Reduction in water intensity by 2025/26 performance
MATERIALS & WASTE
With growing strain on global resources, there is a vital need to shift towards a circular economy. While working towards responsible waste disposal and reduction in waste generation, we prioritise innovation around circularity.
Target:
Of solid waste recycled by 2030
Actual Performance:
Solid waste recycled by 2025/26 performance
Target:
Reduction in waste intensity by 2030
Actual Performance:
Reduction in waste intensity by 2025/26 performance
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
For us at Hayleys, true corporate excellence is defined not just by profitability and innovation but by our ability to foster equity, well-being and economic empowerment across our vast ecosystem - the Hayleys Family.
We are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for everyone through inclusive policies, fair labour practices, a focus on development and active employee engagement which nurtures a culture of collaboration, learning and belonging.
Our Employee Value Proposition
Developing a diverse and engaged team.
Leadership and supervisory development.
Provide continuous opportunities for learning.
Build talent pipelines and succession plans.
Create a performance-driven culture.
Inclusive and equitable organisational culture.
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
With deep-rooted linkages across the country’s supply chain and distribution networks, we work towards creating value for external stakeholders who help propagate sustainability-conscious behaviour, drive innovation and explore solutions for common challenges.
SUPPLIER VALUE CREATION
We aspire to propagate good social and environmental practices across our supply chain while implementing strategic supplier development programmes, such as the Hand Protection sector’s DPL Firstlight, Purification sector’s Haritha Angara and Hayleys Agriculture’s outgrower programme.
COMMUNITY VALUE CREATION
Community empowerment is deeply embedded in our values and strengthened by our extensive geographical reach. Driven primarily at Sector level, our initiatives focus on key areas such as education, health and well-being, livelihood development, and the preservation of religion and culture, with periodical review for effectiveness and long-term impact of programmes. Some of our initiatives are Sisu Divi Pahana, Puritas Sath Diyawara and Going Beyond, Home for Every Plantation Worker, and Soorya Sathkara by Hayleys Fentons.
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
As we integrate ESG across all aspects of our strategy, processes and decision-making, we have prioritised establishing robust governance mechanisms to oversee performance.
Responsible and Responsive Corporate Citizenry
Our governance framework includes dedicated committees, clear reporting structures, and comprehensive risk management frameworks.
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Renewable Energy
Target:
Reliance on sustainable and renewable energy sources by 2030
Actual Performance:
Reliance on renewable energy by 2025/26 performance
Carbon Footprint
Target:
Reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions from the baseline of 2018/19 by 2030
Actual Performance:
Managed to contain the increase in Scope 1 and 2 to during the year, despite the business growing significantly 2025/26 performance
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
The world’s alarming loss of biodiversity poses an irreversible and critical threat to the health of the planet. We are driving numerous biodiversity and ecosystem preservation efforts across our sectors
Project Kirulu, Hayleys Group’s flagship biodiversity program promotes the planting of native and endemic trees through our plantation sector company, Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC
Green Belt and Wetland Biodiversity Zone spanning 20 acres and 9 acres of land adjoining the factory at Hayleys Fabric
Surakimu Ganga by KVPL champions nature-based solutions for greening the river basin in We Oya catchment area of the Kelani river.
Advantis Blue Carbon seeks to increase the national blue carbon sinking capacity by supporting the conservation and replenishment of coastal ecosystems.
Tree-planting initiative by Talawakelle Tea Estates at St Clair Reservoir aims to plant and establish secondary forests with native and endemic plant
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
WATER
Sri Lanka is facing significant water stress and conserving water must become a national priority. To this end, we are driving organisation-wide efforts to increase the water efficiency of our operations and reduce water withdrawal.
Target:
Sustainable water sourcing across the Group by 2030
Actual Performance:
Sustainable water sourcing by 2025/26 performance
Target:
Reduction in water intensity by 2030
Actual Performance:
Reduction in water intensity by 2025/26 performance
MATERIALS & WASTE
With growing strain on global resources, there is a vital need to shift towards a circular economy. While working towards responsible waste disposal and reduction in waste generation, we prioritise innovation around circularity.
Target:
Of solid waste recycled by 2030
Actual Performance:
Solid waste recycled by 2025/26 performance
Target:
Reduction in waste intensity by 2030
Actual Performance:
Reduction in waste intensity by 2025/26 performance
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for everyone through inclusive policies, fair labour practices, a focus on development and active employee engagement which nurtures a culture of collaboration, learning and belonging.
Our Employee Value Proposition
Developing a diverse and engaged team.
Leadership and supervisory development.
Provide continuous opportunities for learning.
Build talent pipelines and succession plans.
Create a performance-driven culture.
Inclusive and equitable organisational culture.
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
With deep-rooted linkages across the country’s supply chain and distribution networks, we work towards creating value for external stakeholders who help propagate sustainability-conscious behaviour, drive innovation and explore solutions for common challenges.
SUPPLIER VALUE CREATION
We aspire to propagate good social and environmental practices across our supply chain while implementing strategic supplier development programmes, such as the Hand Protection sector’s DPL Firstlight, Purification sector’s Haritha Angara and Hayleys Agriculture’s outgrower programme.
COMMUNITY VALUE CREATION
Community empowerment is deeply embedded in our values and strengthened by our extensive geographical reach. Driven primarily at Sector level, our initiatives focus on key areas such as education, health and well-being, livelihood development, and the preservation of religion and culture, with periodical review for effectiveness and long-term impact of programmes. Some of our initiatives are Sisu Divi Pahana, Puritas Sath Diyawara and Going Beyond, Home for Every Plantation Worker, and Soorya Sathkara by Hayleys Fentons.
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Responsible and Responsive Corporate Citizenry
Our governance framework includes dedicated committees, clear reporting structures, and comprehensive risk management frameworks.
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Our Sustainability Alliances
Our Lifecode Champions
Hayleys spearheads continuous efforts across our business sectors, to create an organisation-wide culture that prioritises ESG-based sustainability programmes. At the heart of these efforts are our Lifecode Champions: employees from across the Hayleys Group who champion sustainable practices and drive meaningful ESG initiatives within their respective sectors. Together, they lead the Group’s sustainable growth into new frontiers.
