SRI LANKA’S APPAREL INDUSTRY REDEFINES SUSTAINABILITY: FROM CLIMATE ACTION TO COMMUNITY IMPACT

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector continues to establish itself as a global benchmark for sustainability, with leading manufacturers Brandix, Teejay Lanka, Hirdaramani, Hayleys Fabric and MAS Holdings publishing their latest reports that showcase progress across climate action, circularity, ethical practices and community empowerment.

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Climate action and net zero leadership

From net zero-certified factories to science-based targets, Sri Lanka’s manufacturers are at the forefront of climate ambition.

Brandix has cut emissions by 84 percent and achieved net zero certification across five facilities, while Hirdaramani became the country’s first company to secure the SBTi approval for net zero targets.

MAS Holdings reported a 24.04 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline and that 39 percent of the company’s energy came from renewable sources, while Teejay Lanka has steadily expanded its renewable energy footprint to 14 percent of total consumption.

As Hayleys Fabric PLC notes in its GreenCatalyst - ESG Roadmap 2030, “Our journey is not just about mitigating impact but about becoming a catalyst for positive change across the value chain.”

Brandix aims to become net zero across all its global locations by 2030 and is the first Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer to declare such a target.

Circular economy and resource efficiency

Collectively, the four companies are redefining how apparel production can minimise environmental impact. MAS diverted 99 percent of its waste from landfills, Teejay reused or recycled 3,900 tonnes of material and Brandix has reached a 90 percent recycling and recovery rate.