Hayleys launches Lifecode 2nd edition

• Reinforces ESG commitments for a sustainable future

The Hayleys group has launched the second edition of the Hayleys Lifecode – its pioneering environmental, social and governance (ESG) roadmap, strengthening its commitment to strategically embedding ESG principles across its business.

The refreshed framework reflects the group’s evolving sustainability priorities and the significant progress made since the inaugural edition in 2022.

The updated edition introduces six new focus areas, revised targets and enhanced policies to address emerging ESG challenges.

The event, held at the Hayleys head office, brought together senior leadership and Lifecode Champions from across its 16 diverse sectors. Key sessions explored ESG milestones, sector-wide synergies and tangible sustainability advancements, reinforcing the group’s unwavering focus on ethical governance, climate action and social impact.

Hayleys Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage stated, “Sustainability is a fundamental driver of our long-term success and Lifecode is a living framework that evolves with the needs of our business, requirements of our stakeholders and environmental changes. This refresh reinforces our responsibility to integrate sustainability deeper into our operations, fostering innovation, resilience and ethical governance.”

Group Chief Financial Officer Milinda Hewagama commented, “As businesses worldwide navigate an increasingly complex sustainability landscape, our commitment at Hayleys is to stay ahead of the curve. The revised Lifecode is a proactive strategy to anticipate emerging ESG challenges and drive sustainable product and process innovation. Our goal is to create a resilient business model that meets today’s expectations and drives transformative change for the future.”

Since its launch, the Hayleys Lifecode has served as a blueprint for embedding ESG principles across the group’s businesses, with notable advancements in governance, risk management and sustainability. A key milestone includes the establishment of the Hayleys Group ESG Steering Committee, which oversees policy implementation and performance monitoring across all business sectors. Governance improvements also include enhanced accountability mechanisms and robust risk management frameworks to anticipate emerging ESG risks.