Hayleys Fabric PLC Wins Prestigious Global Climate Action Award, Reinforcing International Sustainability Leadership

Hayleys Fabric PLC earned this international recognition following a rigorous evaluation process, competing against more than 100 organizations from across multiple industries. The judging process assessed each organization’s climate strategy, governance, emissions reduction performance, renewable energy transition, innovation, transparency, reporting and long-term commitment to sustainability

Hayleys Fabric PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer of innovative weft knitted fabrics, has been internationally recognized with the Climate Action Award at the 3rd Edition Global ESG & Sustainability Conference and Awards 2026, organized by Corporate World Intelligence (CWI) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The award recognizes organizations that demonstrate measurable progress in climate action through carbon emissions reduction, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Established as part of the Hayleys Group, Hayleys Fabric PLC with their fully owned subsidiary of South Asia Textiles Limited, is a trusted partner to leading global apparel brands and continues to strengthen its position as a sustainability driven textile manufacturer by integrating environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and long term value creation into its business strategy.

The Global ESG & Sustainability Conference and Awards is one of the region’s premier sustainability platforms, bringing together leading organizations, policymakers, sustainability experts, and innovators from across the Asia-Pacific region. The awards celebrate organizations that are setting new benchmarks in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) excellence and climate leadership through independently evaluated performance and measurable impact.

Hayleys Fabric PLC earned this international recognition following a rigorous evaluation process, competing against more than 100 organizations from across multiple industries. The judging process assessed each organization’s climate strategy, governance, emissions reduction performance, renewable energy transition, innovation, transparency, reporting and long-term commitment to sustainability.

Representing Hayleys Fabric PLC at the awards ceremony, Mr. Lakmal Diyawaththege proudly accepted the Climate Action Award on behalf of the company. His participation symbolized the collective efforts of the entire Hayleys Fabric team in advancing the organization’s sustainability vision and delivering meaningful climate action.

This recognition belongs to every member of the Hayleys Fabric family. Winning this award on a global stage is a testament to our shared commitment to embedding sustainability into every aspect of our business. It reflects years of dedication, innovation, and collaboration in building a low-carbon, resilient, and responsible manufacturing business.

Hayleys Fabric’s climate action journey is driven by a series of focused sustainability initiatives. These include its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated Net Zero targets, investments in renewable energy, decarbonization programmes, circular manufacturing innovations, water stewardship efforts, and strong ESG governance. Through its GreenCatalyst, ESG Roadmap 2030, the company continues to align business growth with environmental responsibility and measurable climate impact.

Receiving the Climate Action Award further strengthens Hayleys Fabric PLC’s position as one of South Asia’s leading sustainable textile manufacturers and reinforces its commitment to accelerating decarbonization, responsible manufacturing, and long-term value creation for customers, communities, employees, and the environment.

Hayleys Fabric PLC extends its sincere appreciation to Corporate World Intelligence for this prestigious recognition and expresses heartfelt gratitude to its employees, customers, partners, and stakeholders whose unwavering support continues to drive the company’s sustainability journey.

As the company continues progressing towards its Net Zero ambitions, this international recognition serves as both a proud milestone and a powerful motivation to accelerate climate action further while knitting together a better environment for future generations.