Teejay Lanka: Weaving future of sustainable supply chains

IN the heart of Sri Lanka's manufacturing sector, Teejay Lanka PLC stands as an example of how responsibility can redefine competitiveness. For an industry as far-reaching and complex as textiles, the sustainability of supply chains depends not only on technological innovation but also on collaboration—and Teejay demonstrates how regional manufacturers can lead that change from the Global South.

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As such, Teejay Lanka has been invited to be Patron of the Sustainable Supply Chain and SMEs Working Group of the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka (Network Sri Lanka). The appointment reflects the company's deepening alignment with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and its proactive approach to building ethical, transparent, and inclusive supply chains.

Teejay Group Deputy General Manager-Head of Engineering Teejay Lanka Entities and Head of Sustainability Mendaka Hettithanthri says, "A truly sustainable supply chain doesn't just move products-it moves people, purpose, and the planet forward. At Teejay, we believe transformation begins at the thread."

Embedding global principles in local practice

Teejay's partnership with Network Sri Lanka began in 2022, through engagement with the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, Climate Ambition Accelerator, and SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals. These experiences helped strengthen the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy while situating it within a global framework of responsible business conduct.

"The Network has provided us with the tools and perspective to translate global sustainability principles into practical, measurable action," reflects Hettithanthri. "It has been a platform for shared learning and collaboration-and that sense of collective progress is what truly drives transformation."