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Winning Teams of TTE PLC with Mr. Nishantha Abeysinghe, Director/Chief Executive Officer & Mr. Kosala Wijesekara, Director Plantations – Up Country
Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC (TTE PLC), a member of the Hayleys Plantations sector, reaffirmed its leadership in sustainable tea manufacturing by winning 10 awards at the National Cleaner Production Awards 2025, held on 6th November at the Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo.
The company was recognised across multiple categories, securing Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit awards, continuing its legacy as one of Sri Lanka’s most environmentally responsible and innovation-driven plantation companies.
Dr. Roshan Rajadurai, Managing Director of Hayleys Plantations, said “Our success at the National Cleaner Production Awards reflects the dedication and discipline of our teams across all estates. Through innovation, accountability and shared purpose, we continue to demonstrate that sustainability and excellence can grow together.”
The recognition at the National Cleaner Production Awards 2025 not only underscores TTE PLC’s consistent performance but also celebrates its commitment to integrating innovation, environmental accountability and social responsibility into every aspect of its operations.
TTE PLC’s achievements reflect its long-standing commitment to sustainability, guided by a comprehensive framework implemented across its 16 estates. The company’s cleaner production model emphasises efficient resource management, renewable energy integration, waste minimisation, responsible chemical use and biodiversity protection ensuring that every stage of production, from field to factory, upholds the highest environmental standards.
Guided by its vision “To be the most admired Plantation Company in Sri Lanka” and mission to uplift people and deliver value responsibly, TTE PLC continues to set new national benchmarks in sustainable tea manufacturing while safeguarding the ecosystems that sustain its operations.
As Sri Lanka’s most certified plantation company, TTE PLC maintains globally recognized standards including Rainforest Alliance, Great Place to Work, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, ISO 14064-1:2018 and ISO 50001:2018. Strengthening its climate leadership, the company has also verified Science-Based Targets (SBTs) aligned with the 1.5°C pathway, demonstrating measurable commitment to emissions reduction.
TTE PLC also serves as a Patron Member of the Climate Emergency Task Force Working Group of the United Nations Global Compact and remains an active participant in biodiversity conservation and climate action initiatives across the plantation sector.
With a focus on data-driven decision-making, employee empowerment and continuous improvement, the company ensures that every part of its value chain contributes to both environmental performance and product quality. By aligning operational excellence with sustainability principles, TTE PLC continues to create long-term economic, environmental and social value for its communities and customers.
This integrated approach has earned the company recognition on both national and global platforms. TTE PLC was recently named a World Class Winner at the Global Performance Excellence Awards 2024 by the Asia Pacific Quality Organization (APQO), becoming the first plantation company in the world to receive this distinction.
The company also secured five awards including Overall Gold, at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025, highlighting its governance standards, purpose-driven strategy and stakeholder transparency. In addition, TTE PLC received five accolades at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2024 and Silver and Bronze awards at the Presidential Awards 2025, reflecting its leadership in climate action, responsible production and community development.
Mr. Dulshanka Jayathilake – Senior Group Manager Mattakelle Estate Receiving the Gold Award for Tea Sector under the Manufacturing – Large Category
Mr. Sujeev Kanna – Manager – Holyrood Estate Receiving the Gold Award for Tea Sector under the Manufacturing - Medium Category
Winners of Silver, Bronze and Merit Awards
