Hayleys Fabrics PLC has been recognized for its exceptional leadership in sustainable chemical management by receiving the prestigious ZDHC Torchbearer Award. The award was presented by Mr. Prasad Pant, Director of the ZDHC South Asia Region, at the fifth ZDHC South Asia Regional Conference on Sustainable Chemical Management in the Fashion Industry, held in Chennai, India, on September 25, 2024.
Prasanna Pathirana, Executive Director HR and Administration, collected the award on behalf of Hayleys Fabric. This recognition is a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and its dedication to creating a safer and healthier textile industry. As the Gold Sponsor of the 05th ZDHC South Asia Regional Conference, Hayleys Fabric further demonstrated their leadership in promoting sustainable chemical management.
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to eliminating the discharge of harmful chemicals from the textile, apparel, and footwear industries.
Its mission is to create a sustainable and safe textile supply chain that protects both the environment and human health. The ZDHC collaborates with leading brands, retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers worldwide to develop and implement standards, tools, and programs that promote sustainable chemical management.
A Pioneering Achievement and Recognition of Excellence: Hayleys Fabrics has been a signatory member of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation since 2021, actively working towards its Roadmap to Zero program.
However, the company has been following the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero program since 2015, demonstrating its early commitment to sustainable chemical management.At the conference, Head of Compliance of Hayleys Fabric PLC, Dunstan Weragala, featured as a speaker to share on how the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero (RtZ) Program has been instrumental in its business sustainability goals.
Hayleys Fabrics is the first and only Sri Lankan textile manufacturer to receive the ZDHC Torchbearer Award, underscoring its pioneering role in the industry.
This award recognises organisations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership in implementing the ZDHC Supplier to Zero program, which promotes sustainable chemical management.
