Hayleys Fabric receives ‘Best SDG Impact Award’ at ESG World Summit

Leading textile manufacturer and member of Hayleys Group, Hayleys Fabric PLC achieved yet another key milestone in its sustainability journey when it was honoured with the Best SDG Impact Award at the esteemed ESG World Summit and Growth, Resilience, Innovation and Talent (GRIT) Awards held in Thailand recently. 
Organised by Corpstage, a premier sustainability consultancy in the region, and the ESG Research Foundation, the Awards aim to advance responsible capitalism and green initiatives while recognising outstanding companies making strides towards a sustainable world through impactful environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. 
“Receiving the Best SDG Impact Award is a testament to our team’s drive and commitment to adopt globally accepted best practices in sustainability. This recognition also reaffirms our strong alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), as we are fully committed to 14 of the 17 goals, spanning all three key areas of ESG. 
“In a world where climate change looms as a significant threat, just meeting expectations is not nearly enough any longer; we must rise above. At Hayleys Fabric, we always strive to drive ESG to our fullest capacity - we recently achieved 75 percent renewable energy across all operations, far surpassing the standards expected or achieved by most fabric companies while significantly reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. 
We are proud to showcase our climate achievements to the world and hope this can help further the agenda for sustainable growth in the country,” Hayleys Fabric Managing Director Rohan Goonetilleke said.
The stringent application process required participants to showcase their ESG execution plans, how they are aligned to the United Nations 2030 Agenda and to demonstrate their commitment to fostering sustainability across all operations.
Hayleys Fabric’s  success in clinching the Best SDG Impact Award stems from its unwavering adherence to its comprehensive ESG framework.  The submission spotlighted a range of achievements, including a steadfast commitment to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and obtaining ISO 50001 certification.

The manufacturer underscored its dedication to the CEO Water Mandate of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in water conservation, outlining specific initiatives across six focus areas. Furthermore, Hayleys Fabric PLC demonstrated its rigorous commitment to water and chemical management by participating in the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) initiative. This industry participation accentuated its stringent screening processes and led to development of robust supplier relationships through awareness forums and comprehensive training programmes.