Haycarb PLC has once again been recognized among the Top Ten Best Corporate Citizens in Sri Lanka at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards (BCCS) 2025, organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. Now in its 22nd year, the BCCS Awards stands as one of Sri Lanka’s most respected platforms for honouring companies that create meaningful impact across people, planet and profit, while embedding responsible business practices into their core strategies.
This remarkable achievement marks Haycarb’s second consecutive year in the Top Ten, reinforcing our position as a consistent sustainable leader and a benchmark for ESG leadership in the manufacturing sector.
Celebrating Excellence in Sustainability Leadership
The BCCS Awards encourage organisations to integrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their operations and celebrate those demonstrating genuine progress in climate stewardship, ethical governance and community empowerment. Being ranked among the Top Ten highlights Haycarb’s strong performance across multiple evaluation dimensions, including:
- Environmental commitment and climate action
- Employee relations and development
- Responsible corporate governance practices
- Financial performance and long-term value creation
Our Sustainability Approach: ESG Embedded in Every Action
At Haycarb, sustainability is not a standalone initiative but an integrated ESG business strategy embedded into every aspect of our operations. Guided by the Haycarb ESG Roadmap: Activate (Restore, Inspire, Excite, Uplift, Innovate), we continue to drive sustainability-driven industrial manufacturing through innovation, accountability and purpose.
Environmental Excellence
Haycarb’s commitment to environmental stewardship and climate action delivers measurable impact through:
- Renewable energy deployment, increasing clean energy use across our operations
- Circular economy manufacturing initiatives that convert waste into value
- Emissions reduction projects and low-carbon manufacturing technologies
These initiatives reaffirm our commitment to climate action and responsible production.
Social Impact & Community Empowerment
Our people-centered programs are designed to uplift both our employees and the communities we serve. Key areas include:
- Programs providing clean drinking water to underserved communities
- Long-term education and scholarship programmes
- Biodiversity restoration and conservation efforts
- Enhanced employee well-being, training and inclusion initiatives
- Empowerment of rural communities across our value chain
- These initiatives demonstrate our commitment to creating lasting social value beyond our business footprint.
Governance & Ethical Standards
Strong governance forms the backbone of Haycarb’s leadership. We continue to uphold:
- Transparency and accountability in decision-making
- Robust ethical practices across our global operations
- Ethical governance and integrated reporting that enhances stakeholder trust
These frameworks ensure that sustainability is supported by discipline, responsibility, and long-term trust.
Driving Innovation for Global Impact
Haycarb’s sustainability journey is strengthened by our commitment to innovation-led activated carbon applications & solutions that address real global challenges. Our advancements include:
- PFAS removal solutions for safer water
- Energy storage carbons supporting the global shift toward renewable technologies
- Cutting-edge water purification carbons, now deployed across more than 50 countries
As a global activated carbon market leader, Haycarb continues to deliver high-performance solutions aligned with environmental and social priorities
Elevating Sri Lanka’s Industrial Presence on the Global Stage
Today, Haycarb holds a 16% share of the global activated carbon market, exporting high-quality, sustainably manufactured activated carbon to over 50 countries. This achievement not only strengthens our global footprint but also elevates Sri Lanka’s reputation as a trusted exporter of innovative, sustainability-driven industrial solutions.
A Recognition of Purpose, Progress, and Leadership
This recognition goes far beyond securing a place in the Top Ten. It reflects the collective effort our teams invest every day to build a business that is sustainable, inclusive and future-ready. It also underscores the role of sustainability as a driver of organizational growth, by enhancing operational efficiency, attracting talent and investment, mitigating risks, and building brand reputation. More importantly, it reinforces the decisions we make, both strategic and operational while steering Haycarb in the right direction.
As we move forward, this achievement serves as both a milestone and a motivation, reminding us of the responsibility we carry and the potential we continue to unlock – locally and globally.
