Social
As we pursue our Corporate Purpose to inspire an inclusive world and a thriving planet, the social pillar of ESG is the force that binds ambition with conscience and empathy. 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. In a world where business is increasingly intertwined with social progress, emphasis on the social pillar presents a defining opportunity to lead with purpose, accelerate positive impacts and shape a better future.
Responsible Workplace
As one of the country’s largest private sector employers, we are dedicated to creating an environment where each and every one of our employees have equal opportunities to thrive and excel. Inclusive policies, fair labour practices, a focus on development and active employee engagement nurture a culture of collaboration, learning and belonging. Integrating these pillars into our operations have not only strengthened the resilience of our business, but created a workplace where people feel valued, supported and inspired.
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
Our People - Highlights:
- 36,266 Employees on payroll
- 35% Female representation
- Rs.183 mn Investment on training
- >365,000 Training hours
- 74% Retention rate
- Rs.53.12 bn Payments to employees
Partnering Progress
As a conglomerate with deep-rooted linkages across the country’s supply chain and distribution networks, we are acutely aware that creating value for external stakeholders is vital for business resilience and long-term sustainability. These external stakeholders play a critical role in shaping the organisation’s environmental, social and economic impact, enabling the Group to propagate sustainability-conscious behaviour, drive innovation and explore solutions for common challenges.
Supplier Value Creation (Our aspirations):
- Propagate good social and environmental practices across our supply chain
- Implementation of strategic supplier development programmes
Community value creation:
Community empowerment is a vital part of who we are as an organisation, 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. To ensure the effectiveness and long-term impact of these initiatives, all projects are periodically monitored through impact assessments, audits, beneficiary feedback, and, where necessary, independent third-party evaluations. This structured approach ensures that program objectives are met while continuously improving outcomes for communities across our widespread operational footprint.
Social
Improvement
Initiatives
DPL Firstlight
DPL Firstlight
DPL Firstlight is our strategic supplier development programme which ensures 6,000+ smallholders a fair price for rubber latex. DPL also contributes US$0.50 for every pair of gloves sold, which is utilised to fund a wide range of education, health and infrastructure projects to improve the overall quality of life of smallholders and their families.
Haritha Angara- Purification Sector
Haritha Angara- Purification Sector
A holistic supplier development initiative, through which charcoal makers are encouraged to engage in environmentally friendly charcoaling with Haycarb PLC providing technical support and guidance on ecologically friendly charcoaling processes and buy back agreements.
- +6,000 Farmers island-wide
- 431 green charcoaling pits
Outgrower programme-Hayleys Agriculture
Outgrower programme-Hayleys Agriculture
The Agriculture Sectors works with nearly 12,000 outgrowers for fruits and vegetables, and seeds including jackfruit, banana, soursop, jalapeno pepper, pineapple, papaya, black pepper, chili, turmeric, and vegetables from the regions of Batticaloa, Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullativu, Mannar, Vavuniya, Ampara, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa.
Sisu Divi Pahana
Sisu Divi Pahana
Conceptualised by the Group’s Purification Sector, with the Hand Protection Sector joining subsequently ‘Sisu Divi Pahana’ provides nutritious mid-day meals to students across 13 schools in Madampe, Wewalduwa, Kaluthara,Mahiyanganaya, Padaviya and Batticaloa. The programme was launched amidst the surge in food inflation last year and has contributed towards preventing acute malnutrition in students and increasing retention levels in schools.
Puritas Sath Diyawara and Going Beyond
Puritas Sath Diyawara and Going Beyond
Puritas Sath Diyawara leverages the Group’s expertise in water purification to provide purified water to families in areas affected by Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Each project sets up a Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant and a network of docking stations, so residents can easily access safe, high-quality water. The ‘Going Beyond’ programme builds on this effort by helping meet other needs in these CKD-affected communities. In recent years, the focus has been on education - improving school facilities and providing essential supplies to help students learn and grow.
Home for Every Plantation Worker
Home for Every Plantation Worker
‘A Home for Every Plantation Worker’ is a long-term community engagement initiative by Hayleys Plantation, targeted at uplifting living standards of employees and the wider estate community of nearly 150,000 individuals. It provides support across several key focus areas such as living environment, health & nutrition, community capacity building, and youth empowerment.
Soorya Sathkara by Hayleys Fentons
Soorya Sathkara by Hayleys Fentons
In a unique socially and environmentally impactful initiative, Hayleys Fentons launched Soorya Sathkara in commemoration of surpassing the 200MWp rooftop solar PV installation in Sri Lanka. Through this initiative, Hayleys Fentons seeks to install solar PV in 200 children’s homes, elderly homes and special needs care centers across the island.
