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Haycarb launches ground-breaking ACTIVATE on 50th Anniversary
Haycarb PLC, a global leader in high-value coconut shell activated carbon and a member of the Hayleys Group announced the launch of “ACTIVATE”, its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Roadmap 2030.
ACTIVATE lays out a vision for integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations across the company’s strategy, processes and business operations, in alignment with the broader targets set out under the Hayleys Lifecode, which articulates the Hayleys Group’s ESG aspirations and roadmap for 2030, a news release on the subject said.
It revolves around five key pillars: Restore, Inspire, Excite, Uplift, and Innovate. Each provides a defined and clear pathway to enriching all aspects of Haycarb’s value chain, encompassing the environment, its employees, customers, communities and its product proposition., the release said said
“Through ACTIVATE, Haycarb has set ambitious targets to achieve by 2030 including a 50% increase in the use of renewable energy resources, adoption of 25% sustainable packaging for raw materials, and an increase in sustainable water sourcing of 10%. This is in addition to significant waste reduction, water reuse and recycling targets, and a commitment to reducing energy intensity. In its commitment to fight climate change, the company also aims for a significant 25% GHG (Greenhouse Gas) reduction in their Scope one and Scope two emissions,” it said.
“Over the past 50 years, sustainable innovation has been the core to Haycarb’s proposition, as we focused on transforming a renewable raw material generated as a by-product from the coconut industry into a sustainable, future-ready product portfolio.
“This is the very definition of a circular economy and represents one of the strongest demonstrations of our ESG commitments in action. We congratulate the entire team on the launch of ACTIVATE, and their efforts to make tenacious progress on their ESG impact,” Chairman of Haycarb PLC and parent Company Hayleys PLC, Mohan Pandithage said.
ACTIVATE was launched at the Haycarb headquarters in Colombo, in the presence of representatives from the Haycarb global family from its manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia, and marketing offices in the USA, UK and Australia.
“The world seeks sustainable solutions, with ESG-led applications at the forefront of humanity’s future. Haycarb caters to a global customer base, demanding greener alternatives actively pursuing carbon neutrality goals. We have been on the frontiers of sustainable innovation, leveraging home-grown research and development, with ESG at the core of our management philosophy. The launch of ACTIVATE marks a significant milestone in our mission to sustainably harness activated carbon to unlock value on a global scale. We believe that setting targets of this nature and extent are just the beginning and should soon become the norm across all industries,” Haycarb PLC Managing Director, Rajitha Kariyawasan said.
Haycarb PLC is a leading global pioneer in the manufacture of high-value coconut shell activated carbon in any coconut producing country, with manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia, and supported by marketing offices in the USA, UK and Australia. The company contributes net foreign exchange revenues, with a versatile array of highly specialised activated carbon products for diverse applications including water and air purification, medicine, battery technology, cosmetics, gold recovery, and more.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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