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Haycarb PLC and Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka Join Hands
Signing of MOU between Haycarb PLC and Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka on 22nd March 2019 for a joint collaborative research to study quality of activated carbon derived from indigenous and improved coconut cultivars in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Rajitha Kariyawasan Managing Director Haycarb PLC and Major General Ashoka Padeniya (Retd) Chairman Coconut Research Institute signed the MOU.
Haycarb PLC shines at “JASTECA Awards - 2018”
The Annual JASTECA Awards ceremony was held for the 23rd consecutive year on March 2, at the Grand Ball Room of Hotel Galadari.
Haycarb PLC was graced with a merit award under IAN DIAS ABEYSINGHE MEMORTAL CSR AWARD 2018 for the project – ‘Haritha Angara’. This is a project continued by Haycarb PLC since 2016 to prevent environmental pollution caused by traditional methods of coconut shell charcoaling. The project’s main focus is assuring a healthy livelihood for those who are involved in charcoaling and also the continuous supply of “green” coconut shell charcoal for the Activated Carbon Industry. Haycarb PLC takes pride in announcing that ‘Haritha Angara’ has successfully achieved its objectives and has set up over 150 environmental friendly charcoaling pits island wide to date and has assured livelihood for over 10,000 stakeholders in coconut shell charcoaling industry.
Haycarb records turnover of USD 85.92 million and profit before tax of USD 5.13 million for 9 months ending 31 December 2019
The Sri Lankan multinational Haycarb PLC reported revenue of USD 85.92 million and profit before tax of USD 5.13 million for the nine months ending 31st December 2018. The profit after tax stood at USD 4.04 million.
Haycarb PLC Managing Director, Mr. Rajitha Kariyawasan said that the growth in turnover is attributable to the adjustment of sales prices of activated carbon effected in the first half of the year to compensate for increases in raw material prices and increase in sales of its value added portfolio. With the availability of charcoal improving in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and India due to improved coconut crop the company has gradually passed the benefit to its valued customers, whilst facing stiff competition from India and Philippines, as largest coconut carbon producing countries in the region.
Haycarb continues to prioritize its efforts to improve efficiency in manufacturing processes and supply chain through its lean platform in order to maintain its competitiveness. The Company supports sustainable business practices through its assistance to propagate the environmental friendly charcoal pits under the “Haritha Angara” scheme in Sri Lanka and the operation of environmental friendly vertical charcoal kiln project in Thailand.
Mr Kariyawasan further said, “the Company has made significant strides in acquiring and growing new strategic customer accounts and market segments, backed by robust product development initiatives, auguring well for the growth plans of the business.”
He noted that Puritas (Pvt.) Ltd., the environmental engineering business segment, is expected to continue to be a key contributor to the Group’s performance during the remainder of the financial year despite challenging circumstances in the local and regional markets it operates.
In the background of increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability worldwide, Haycarb remains positive in its medium to long term outlook in its activated carbon and water treatment systems businesses.
Haycarb is the pioneer manufacturer of coconut shell activated carbon in any coconut producing country with manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia supported by marketing offices in the USA, UK and Australia. The company contributes net foreign exchange revenues with its value adding processes whilst remaining a leading and technologically superior manufacturer in its chosen segment.
The Board of Directors of Haycarb PLC comprises of Messrs Mohan Pandithage – Chairman, Rajitha Kariyawasan – Managing Director, Dhammika Perera, Arjun Senaratna, Sarath Ganegoda, Ms. Jeevani Abeyratne, Dr. Sarath Abayawardana, Sujeewa Rajapakse, M. S. P. Udaya Kumara, Brahman Balaratnarajah, Ali Asgar Caderbhoy, Ms. Sharmila Ragunathan, James Naylor and M. H. Jamaldeen.
Puritas Sath Diyawara: Going Beyond distributes school supply pack for 2019
Hayleys works to quench the thirst for knowledge in the North and NC Provinces
Puritas Sath Diyawara: Going Beyond distributes school supply pack for 2019
- Provides essential school supplies to 2,533 students across 11 schools
- Each school pack filled with essentials for an entire school year
Iconic diversified multinational conglomerate, Hayleys PLC successfully concluded its annual School Pack distribution for the year 2019, as part of the group’s continuing engagement with agricultural communities in the North and North Central provinces under its flagship ‘Puritas Sath Diyawara: Going Beyond’ initiative .
Running from 9th November to December 15th, ‘Puritas Sath Diyawara: Going Beyond’ encompassed 11 different schools in the Rajarata region resulting in the distribution of school packs for 2019. Each pack contained essential supplies like stationary, exercise books sufficient for a full school year, in addition to material for school uniforms, school bags, pencil cases, and water bottles which were given to 2,533 students in the region.
“We believe that access to education is one of the most powerful forces capable of empowering young Sri Lankans and that is why it is vital that we as nation, both in our professional and personal lives, continue to invest our time and resources in a manner that supports education and builds knowledge for all Sri Lankans. Our goal with Puritas Sath Diyawara: Going Beyond is firmly grounded in the belief that rural empowerment is crucial to national empowerment.
“That is why we take great pride in the growing community engagement which the Hayleys group has built up. Particularly at a time when this region has endured prolonged drought, we hope that our efforts will provide a further measure of support and comfort to these families, and help inspire a new generation to learn with passion, and ultimately empower and develop their communities and our nation as a whole,” Hayleys Chairman and Chief Executive, Mohan Pandithage said.
Distribution of school supplies was sponsored by a collection of Hayleys subsidiaries with Hayleys Fabric PLC providing sponsorship for Rathmalgahawewa Maha Vidyalaya in Kahatagasdigiliya while Alumex PLC and Hayleys Agriculture Holdings sponsored Anandodaya Vidyalaya in Thalawa and Sarakkugala Vidyalaya in Nochchiyagama respectively.
Meanwhile, Hayleys PLC sponsored both the Vijayaraja M.V and Rotawewa Tamil School in Rambewa and Welikanda while Hayleys Advantis sponsored Veeramanikkulam P.V. Balayawewa K.V. in Neriyakulam and Padaviya. Similarly, Hayleys Aventura, Haycarb PLC and Dipped Products PLC sponsored Nelumwewa M.V, Welikanda, Maithree School, Padaviya, and Parangiyawadiya M.V, Horowpothana respectively.
First initiated as part of a visionary social enterprise aimed at providing a reliable supply of clean drinking water to communities in the North and North Central provinces that have been hardest hit by Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu), the Puritas Sath Diyawara campaign has evolved to encompass holistic development of the communities through educational development, youth empowerment and enhanced opportunities for income supplementation.
To date Puritas Sath Diyawara provides 160,000 litres of clean drinking water daily to over 33,000 men, women and children across 19 villages in the North and North Central provinces since 2014. Each project is sponsored by a Group Company, and to date, the Hayleys Group has invested more than Rs.63 million in this initiative. It consists of a formalised water distribution network through a bowser and multiple docking stations throughout the village to ensure all villagers have equal access to purified water.
Over 140 years, the Hayleys Group has grown with a global presence of manufacturing and marketing offices across five regions with business interests spanning a total of 16 sectors. Today, it stands out as one of Sri Lanka’s most prominent success stories, having been the first listed Sri Lankan corporate to surpass $ 1 billion in revenue catering to over 7.6 million customers world-wide, providing direct employment to 32,000 Sri Lankans, in addition to providing indirect employment to over 20,000 people and accounting for 3.3% of the Sri Lanka’s total export earnings.
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Sector Sponsor |
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A/Rathmalgahawewa MV - Rathmalgahawewa |
Kahatagasdigiliya |
Hayleys Fabric PLC |
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A/ Anandodaya PV - Meegassegama |
Thalawa |
Alumex PLC
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A/Sarakkugala PV - Pahalakedithokkuwa |
Nochchiyagama |
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings
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A/ Vijayaraja M.V -Pihimbiyagollewa |
Rambewa |
Hayleys PLC |
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P/ Rotawea Tamil School - Kudapokuna |
Welikanda |
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V/ Neriyakulam P.V - Neriyakulam |
Wengalecheddikulam |
Hayleys Advantis |
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A/ Balayawewa K.V - Balayawewa |
Padaviya |
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P/Nelumwewa M.V - Nelumwewa |
Welikanda |
Aventura
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A/ D-10 Maithree School - Maithreepura |
Padaviya |
Haycarb PLC
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A/ Parangiyawadiya M.V - Parangiyawadiya |
Horowpothana |
DPL |
Haycarb records turnover of USD 55 million and profit before tax of USD 3.1 million for H1 2018/19
The Sri Lankan multinational Haycarb PLC reported revenue of USD 55 million and profit before tax of USD 3.1 million for the six months ending 30th September 2018. The profit after tax stood at USD 2.6 million.
Haycarb PLC Managing Director, Mr. Rajitha Kariyawasan said that the adjustment of sales prices due to the sharp increases in raw material cost resulted in the growth in turnover. As the shortage and cost escalation of raw material, coconut charcoal, continued during the first half of the year in most of the supply locations, Haycarb focussed on its lean platform, targeted cost saving initiatives and process improvements to minimise price escalations to our customers while protecting the Group’s profitability. Considerable success achieved from product development efforts to expand its value added product portfolio strongly contributed to the overall business performance.
Mr. Kariyawasan said, “Though we are expecting improved coconut crop and charcoal availability in most of our locations in the 2019 coconut season, the Company is expecting a challenging period due to the increased competition from key coconut carbon producing countries.” He further noted that Haycarb’s strategy of broad basing the raw material supply network and support for environment friendly charcoaling methods under its flagship initiative “Haritha Angara” has contributed to the improvement of sustainable charcoal supply, which will be continued as a core supply chain strategy of the Group.
Mr. Kariyawasan noted that Puritas (Pvt.) Ltd., the environmental engineering business segment is expected to continue to be a key contributor to the Group’s performance during the 2nd half of the year with projected growth in its business in water and waste water treatment systems in Sri Lanka and in the Region.
In the background of increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability worldwide, Haycarb remains positive in its medium to long term outlook in its activated carbon and water treatment systems businesses.
Haycarb Super Star
‘Haycarb Super Star’ – A singing competition held for Haycarb employees, concluded with its grand finale held on 22nd September 2018, at Avenra Gangaara, Wennappuwa during the company annual get-together. Mr. Sanjaya Senevirathne from Recogen Plant won the title with his superior talent, beating four other finalists who competed in the grand finale.
The first round of the event was held in August with 33 participants competing from Madampe, Badalgama and Recogen Factories, Puritas and Head Office in Colombo. Only 15 participants made it to the 2nd round, which was narrowed later to 5 participants winning entry to the final round.
Mr. Darshana Lalith Kumara, Mr. D S P Danasiri, Mr. Nishan Suranjith Abeysinghe, Mr. Sanjaya Senevirathne and Mr. Kosala Senanayake competed for the coveted titled at the grand finale held on 22nd September, entertaining a crowd of over 1200 which comprised of Haycarb employees and their families.
Competitors were provided support by groups of dedicated fans cheering them on during the event. Mr. Sanjaya Senevirathne, the winner of the competition, was awarded by Mr. Mohan Pandithage - Chairman & Chief Executive Hayleys PLC and Chairman Haycarb PLC. Mr. D S P Danasiri and Mr. Darshana Lalith Kumara, both employed at the Head Office, won second and third places respectively.
The event provided live entertainment and a memorable evening for all at Haycarb.
Haycarb Suhada Hamuwa 2018
Haycarb’s annual get-together ‘Suhada Hamuwa’ took place on 22nd September at Avenra Gangaara in Wennappuwa. This year’s event saw over 1200 attendees, which included Haycarb employees and their families from Madampe, Badalgama and Recogen Factories, Wewelduwa Transit Stores, Puritas, and, Haycarb Head Office.
Mr. Mohan Pandithage - Chairman & Chief Executive Hayleys PLC and Chairman Haycarb PLC, graced the occasion as the chief guest, whilst several invitees from Hayleys Group also participated the event. Mr. Mohan Pandithage took the lead in lighting the traditional oil lamp in commencing the event. Mr. Rajitha Kariyawasan, Managing Director of Haycarb PLC extended a warm welcome to the gathering with a brief speech.
Nine employees of the group were felicitated with Long Service Awards in appreciation of their service to the company during the event. Long service award is a special recognition awarded to those who completed 15 years or 25 years of service at the company.
This years’ event also saw the final competition and award ceremony of ‘Haycarb Super Star’ – a singing competition organized for employees. 5 finalists of the competition sang and entertained the gathering competing for the title, which was won by Mr. Sanjaya Senevirathne employed at Recogen.
It was a fun-filled evening for the employees and their families. Kiddie bouncers were available for the children along with gifts and snack packs to enjoy. The event included a spot competition, and a raffle draw. A gala buffet was arranged for the attendees and the band ‘Sunshine’ provided the music to dance the night away. It was a memorable night for all at Haycarb.
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Haycarb records turnover of USD 27.36 Mn and profit before tax of USD 1.16 Mn for Q1 2018/19
The Sri Lankan multinational Haycarb PLC reported revenue of USD 27.36 Mn and profit before tax of USD 1.16 Mn for the first quarter of 2018/19. The profit after tax stood at USD 1.01 Mn.
Haycarb PLC Managing Director Mr. Rajitha Kariyawasan said that while the company’s initiatives to extend its market reach and the value added portfolio contributed to the noteworthy growth in turnover, the continuing shortages and escalation of charcoal cost in Sri Lanka and India negatively impacted the profitability at both the company and group levels.
He further said, “Even though coconut crop and charcoal supply chain dynamics stabilised in Indonesia, shortages in coconut shell based charcoal supplies are expected to continue in Sri Lanka, India and Thailand in the short term. In this backdrop the company is continuing to focus on the procurement strategy that emphasizes on retention of existing suppliers, broad basing the supply network and supporting low-cost environmental friendly charcoaling methods. Given the formidable supply chain challenges, Haycarb has demonstrated its sourcing capabilities, to continue deliveries to its valued customers without disruption.”
On a separate note, Mr. Kariyawasan said that the growth in the environmental engineering arm Puritas (Pvt.) Ltd. is expected to contribute positively to the profitability of the Group supported by the expected growth in water and waste water treatment projects in Sri Lanka and in the Region.
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Haycarb Activated Carbon Products Awarded Three Food Certifications - GMP, HACCP and ISO 22000:2005 from SGS
Haycarb PLC proudly announces that our carbons have now been accredited with three major food certifications in the world. Our valued customers requiring activated carbon for their medical, pharmaceutical as well as food and beverage applications can now purchase Haycarb food grade activated carbon to be used in their products with following certifications:
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Certification: Accredited by SGS- Sri Lanka
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) codex Aliment Arius Certification: Accredited by SGS- Sri Lanka
- ISO 22000:2005 Standard for Food Safety Management: Accredited by SGS-Switzerland as a Food Grade Carbon under Food Additives Category.
GMP certification is awarded to our Medicine and Pharmaceutical range of carbons manufactured as Food Grade activated carbon.
Our carbons with RMP code manufactured especially for Food and Beverage related applications are certified under HACCP and ISO22000 under Food Additive category.
The qualified food safety team of Haycarb PLC has been working rigorously dedicated to establishing production and quality management procedures and protocols internally to implement Food Management production standards. Ensuring product hygiene, eliminating contamination risks, maintaining product quality, improving work environment and the training of employees has been conducted under the direction and facilitation of Mr. Rajitha Kariyawasan, Managing Director of Haycarb PLC.
The awarding ceremony of above certifications was held at the head office of Haycarb PLC at 400, Deans Road Colombo -10, Sri Lanka on 26th March 2018.
Mr. Chamika Wimalasiri- Business Manager, Certification & Business Enhancement at SGS- Sri Lanka awarded the certificated to Mr. M S P Udaya Kumara, Director-Technical and R&D, Mr. Brahman Balaratnarajah, Director - Manufacturing & Engineering and Mr. Ali Asgar Munaver – Director -Business Development respectively.
Haycarb PLC is committed to ensuring the consistent product quality to meet the new accredited standards with the use of advanced manufacturing technology, specialized manufacturing processes and hygienic conditions of food grade carbon as food additives.
Certifications
Mr. Chamika Wimalasiri of SGS presenting Mr. Udaya Kumara, Director R&D - Haycarb PLC the ISO 22000 certification
Mr. Chamika Wimalasiri of SGS presenting Mr. Bremen Balaratnarajah, Director Engineering- Haycarb PLC the HCPP certification
Mr. Chamika Wimalasiri, of SGS presenting Mr. Ali Munaver, Director Business Development – Haycarb PLC, the GMP certification
Haycarb Food Safety Team with the SGS official at the award ceremony
Haycarb at Aquatech China 2018
Meet us at Aquatech China to discuss your activated carbon requirement for water treatment!
Our representatives met with many of our valued customers from China as well as all over the globe at Aquatech China 2008. Many customers stopped by to discuss their various needs in activated carbon relating to water treatments in applications such as Block Filters, Monochloramaine Removal, Industrial Water Treatment, Municipal Water Treatment as well as Drinking Water Treatment.
Eurocarb at FILTECH 2018
Haycarb PLC's European subsidiary Eurocarb participated at the FILTECH 2018 held during March 15-18 this year. Our representatives met with a large number of interested parties, especially from the European region to discuss their activated carbon requirements for filteration.
Eurocarb Team would like to thank the customers and visitors who stopped by:
"Once again this year Filtech has been a big success for Eurocarb, the European subsidiary of Haycarb plc. It is a great opportunity to meet with our customers and people from different companies all around the globe. Many thanks for all that came to visit our brand new stand!
We hope to see you all soon.
The Eurocarb Team."
FILTECH is the largest filteration event held world-wide.
Haycarb PLC takes Gold Award in CSR at JASTECA Awards 2017 for “Puritas Sath Diyawara”
The Hayleys Group continued to set new benchmarks in corporate social responsibility as its purification sector, Haycarb PLC won two awards at the recently concluded Japan Sri Lanka Technical and Cultural Association (JASTECA) Awards 2017.
Drawing participation from some of Sri Lanka’s leading corporates, Haycarb PLC emerged as one of the nation’s true leaders in sustainability, winning the coveted Ian Dias Abeysinghe Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Gold Award in recognition of the lifesaving initiatives to provide clean drinking water to rural communities across the country for the flagship initiative ’ “Puritas Sath Diyawara”.
Additionally, Puritas Sath Diyawara also won the Special Award under the CSR category, securing further recognition for its groundbreaking initiative.
“Our team at Haycarb PLC is deeply honored by the invaluable recognition expressed for Puritas Sath Diyawara project at the recent JASTECA Awards 2017. We feel a deep sense of accomplishment at the life-saving support that this initiative has extended to water-stressed rural communities situated in Sri Lanka’s dry zone.
“Moving forward, we remain firmly committed to the continued expansion of Puritas Sath Diyawara with the support of key sectors of the Hayleys Group in order to provide safe, clean, drinking water to the communities that need it most, complemented with further opportunities for enhancing income generation and education as our flagship CSR initiative,” Hayleys PLC Chairman and Chief Executive, Mohan Pandithage stated.
Launched in 2014 with the construction of its first Reverse Osmosis plant, Puritas Sath Diyawara has grown from strength to strength now covering 19 villages hit hardest by the epidemic of Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) in Northern and North Central Provinces.
With its most recent Reverse Osmosis plant, Puritas Sath Diyawara now provides 160,000 litres of clean drinking water to over 33,000 men, women and children.
“A key reason for the initiation of Puritas Sath Diyawara was as a response to the ravaging impact that CKDu was having on Sri Lanka’s rural communities with the patronage of key business sectors of the Hayleys Group. This has been ably coordinated and executed by our fully owned environmental engineering arm, Puritas (Pvt) Ltd. While there has been significant research into this subject, it is still unclear what causes CKDu, and the only known pragmatic preventative measure is to ensure access to clean drinking water.
“While Puritas Sath Diyawara has expanded with great success from this initial stage, we remain deeply committed to assisting these communities that often times are directly responsible for feeding our nation,” Managing Director of Haycarb Group, Rajitha Kariyawasan said.
Together with its vital water filtration facilities, the project also aims to support education among children in these communities, in addition to further initiatives aimed at Livelihood development.
Haycarb records turnover of USD 71.4 million and profit before tax of USD 3.7 million at Q3 2017/18
Haycarb PLC, the Sri Lankan multinational of Hayleys PLC reported revenue of USD 71.4 million and profit before tax of USD 3.7 million for 9 months ending 31 December 2017. The profit after tax stood at USD 3.1 million.
Haycarb PLC Managing Director Mr. Rajitha Kariyawasan said that the raw material shortages and resulting high prices continued to impact the bottom line adversely in Q3 of 2017/18. The deterioration of charcoal availability in Sri Lanka, India and Thailand driven by unfavourable weather conditions, resulted in significant increases of cost of manufacture in Sri Lanka and Thailand. On the other hand, even though the raw material availability continued to recover in Indonesia during the period under review, the price pressure did not ease due to the high level of demand attributable to shortages of charcoal in other locations. In this situation the company has made significant efforts to revise prices of activated carbon in consecutive occasions through discussions with its valued customers. However, the lagging effect and the inability to pass the full impact of the price increase has resulted in lower margins compared to last year.
Mr. Kariyawasan stated that in this challenging environment, noteworthy savings were generated through increased efficiencies and cost reductions obtained via manufacturing processes and supply chain through lean projects.
He further said, “The company’s initiatives to acquire new customer accounts and market segments backed by a robust product development platform have also shown positive results and added to the bottom line. Haycarb will continue to engage in its development initiatives to capture new markets, while using every effort to provide the best value proposition to its existing markets world-wide. Haycarb PLC made significant progress in its accreditations in quality by obtaining GMP, HACCP and ISO 22000 certifications from SGS that will enable the Group to position its high value added products in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical application segments.”
He also noted the positive contribution to the bottom line from the Environmental Engineering arm, Puritas (Pvt.) Ltd. in Q3 and commented that this business segment is expected to continue its growth momentum and make a significant impact to the bottom line in the last quarter.
We are also proud to state that Puritas Sathdiyawara, the key CSR initiative of the Hayleys/Haycarb Groups, that is instrumental in providing 160,000 litres of clean drinking water daily to 33,000 people in 19 villages in North Central and Nothern districts affected by the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) of Sri Lanka, was named world’s best environmental water project at Energy Globe World Awards 2017.
Commenting on the future prospects and growth of the Group, Mr. Kariyawasan said that the company remains positive to achieve medium to long term growth in the background of increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability worldwide through the execution of its strategic plan for growth and diversification.
Haycarb is the pioneer manufacturer of coconut shell activated carbon in any coconut producing country with manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia supported by marketing offices in the USA, UK and Australia. The company contributes net foreign exchange revenues with its value adding processes whilst remaining a leading and technologically superior manufacturer in its chosen segment.
HAYLEYS PURITAS SATHDIYAWARA WINS GLOBAL AWARD FOR WATER AT ENERGY GLOBE WORLD AWARDS 2017
HAYLEYS PURITAS SATHDIYAWARA WINS GLOBAL AWARD FOR WATER AT ENERGY GLOBE WORLD AWARDS 2017
Director Haycarb PLC & Puritas, Ms. Sharmila Ragunathan holding the Energy Globe World Award for the best Environmental Water Project with ENERGY GLOBE Founder Wolfgang Neumann at the Energy Globe World Award Ceremony 2017 at the Presidential Palace in Tehran
- The world winners in environmental initiatives were announced on January 16, at the Energy Globe World Award Ceremony 2017 held in the Presidential Palace in Tehran.
- Guests from 60 nations joined the ceremony, among them ministers of the Iranian Government, who announced the winners.
Puritas a subsidiary of Haycarb Group and a member of Hayleys PLC was announced the World Winner in the category of Water - for its acclaimed Hayleys’ Puritas Sathdiyawara project for providing clean drinking water to people with chronic kidney disease through its reverse osmosis water purification systems and comprehensive strategic village upliftment. The 1st place was tied with the Kerman Copper Region of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its integrated water master plan to provide water for the Sarchechmen mine, which includes an upgrade of tailings disposal and water management system.
Over 2,000 projects from 178 countries were submitted for the prestigious environmental award in five categories: Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Youth. The jury, led by Maneka Gandhi, environmentalist and Indian Union Cabinet Minister for Women & Child Development, selected 16 finalists and awarded the 5 most outstanding environmental projects.
The award in the category Air went to the Austrian Post for reducing their ecological footprint by replacing conventional vehicles with electric vehicles in their operations. Sustainable Coastlines Charitable Trust from New Zealand received the award in the category Youth for their flagship education center, where pupils, community groups and business are taught to become guardians of the environment. The award in the category Earth went to the Rural Green Environment Organization from Afghanistan for its efforts to reforest degraded watershed and establish fruit orchards through community involvement in one of the remotest and poorest mountainous valleys. Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences from India received the award in the category Fire. Green initiatives undertaken by this institute have found a great way to reduce the ecological footprint for large scale cooking.
To date Puritas Sathdiyawara provides 160,000 litres of clean drinking water daily to over 33,000 men, women and children across 19 villages in the North and North Central provinces since 2014. Each project is sponsored by a Group Company, and to-date the Hayleys Group has invested more than Rs. 63 million in this initiative. It consists of a formalized water distribution network through a bowser and multiple docking stations throughout the village to ensure all villagers have equal access to purified water.
Chairman and Chief Executive of the Hayleys Group, Mohan Pandithage said: “Sathdiyawara since its humble inception in 2014 has grown to be the heart of our Group CSR. I commend the Puritas Team for the incredible passion and love with which they have been driving this initiative and of course the Hayleys Group Companies who so generously contribute to the growth of this initiative. The Teams work with large numbers of villages in the North and North Central provinces, at ground level to identify the most severely affected villages. We have gone above and beyond what we originally set out to achieve, by additionally supporting the communities with livelihood development opportunities. Each time I see the hopeful faces of the beautiful village children and their families, I feel blessed that we have been able to transform their lives and give them hope for a better, healthier future. To me that is the greatest joy, but winning world acclaim for all the unwavering efforts of my Team is definitely exhilarating. Well done to the Team involved!”
Commenting on this outstanding achievement which puts Sri Lanka on the Global Sustainability map, Managing Director, Haycarb and Puritas, Rajitha Kariyawasan said: “This global recognition is beyond what we had ever envisioned when we started Hayleys’ Puritas Sathdiyawara in 2014. Our single-minded focus then and now, lies in eradicating CKD within the country. Sathdiyawara also consciously supports villages whose grim conditions are exacerbated not only by this debilitating illness but also by drought, dry arid conditions including floods, which deny them of basic access to drinking water. We are extremely humbled beyond words that our genuine efforts have received such global acclaim. We thank our Chairman and all the Hayleys Group Sectors who have stepped up to support this project which now has become the flagship CSR endeavour of the Hayleys Group.”
Elaborating further Director Puritas – Sharmila Ragunathan who accepted the award at the Ceremony in Tehran and who spearheads the passionate team that leads this initiative added: “This gift of life which we sincerely give to 33,000 Sri Lankans signifies a renewed hope for the future of these families. We do it out of genuine altruism. While winning awards is not the reason behind this endeavour, winning this world award is undeniably, deeply encouraging and has motivated the Puritas Team to persevere and continue this life changing project with renewed passion and enthusiasm.”
The international ENERGY GLOBE Awards / World Award are presented annually in the realm of a festive ceremony. The 3 nominees in each category are invited and the winners are announced at the ceremony. Prominent Award presenters include Kofi Annan, Michail Gorbachev, Maneka Gandhi (Former Indian Environment Minister), Ahok Khosla (President Club of Rome) the Presidents of the EU Commission and EU Parliament, UNEP DG Achim Steiner, former World Bank Inspection Panel Chief Prof. Edward S. Ayensu. Actors like Martin Sheen, Aamir Khan, Peter Falk (Columbo), etc. presented awards and famous singers like Robin Gibb, Dionne Warwick, Alanis Morissette, etc. were guests at the ceremonies.
To safeguard the future of the planet and the right of future generations everywhere to live healthy and fulfilling lives should be a human right for everyone. ENERGY GLOBE Founder Wolfgang Neumann has made this goal his lifetime mission. The International ENERGY GLOBE Awards / World Award for Sustainability are means to raise awareness on this issue, to showcase best practice solutions from a variety of countries, to motivate people to contribute their share and to convince governments to provide the necessary framework.
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Haycarb records turnover of USD 46.5 million and profit before tax of USD 1.94 million for 1H 2017/18
The Sri Lankan multinational Haycarb PLC reported a revenue of USD 46.5 million and profit before tax of USD 1.94 million for the six months ending 30th September 2017. The profit after tax stood at USD 1.64 million.
Haycarb PLC Managing Director Mr. Rajitha Kariyawasan said that whilst the company continued to expand its market reach and recorded a healthy growth in turnover, the sharp increase in the price of its key raw material, coconut charcoal impacted its bottom line significantly. While the company made significant efforts to revise prices upwards through comprehensive discussions with its valued customers, the inability to pass the full impact of the raw material price increases and the lagging effect of price revisions has resulted in lower margins than last year. The company has successfully implemented initiatives to strengthen the raw material supply chain networks in Sri Lanka and Thailand during the period under review through its “Haritha Angara” program of assisting to build more environment friendly charcoal pits in Sri Lanka and by strengthening its own charcoaling operations in Thailand. However, the raw material availability in these two locations is expected to decline during the latter half of the year due to seasonal factors, a key challenge to be reckoned with. The raw material supply chain in Indonesia has recovered from the severe setback it suffered and is expected to improve further during the third and fourth quarters.
He further added, that “the current trend of shortages and resultant increases in prices of coconut charcoal is likely to continue in to the second half of the financial year in Sri Lanka and in India in particular. The company is in the process of negotiating further adjustments necessary to its sales pricing to the extent permissible based on the competitive market conditions. The adverse currency movements experienced in Thailand and Indonesia, where the company has a significant presence, can further aggravate the impact on margins.” On a positive note he added that the company has achieved encouraging savings in its lean platforms and growth in some markets and value added product segments that signal potential for the future.
Mr. Kariyawasan said that the environmental engineering arm Puritas (Pvt.) Ltd., will contribute positively to the top and bottom lines in the second half of the year and expressed confidence on this segment’s continued growth and potential for the future.
In the background of increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability worldwide Haycarb remains positive in its medium to long term outlook in its activated carbon and water treatment systems businesses.
Haycarb is the pioneer manufacturer of coconut shell activated carbon in any coconut producing country with manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia supported by marketing offices in the USA, UK and Australia. The company contributes net foreign exchange revenues with its value adding processes whilst remaining a leading and technologically superior manufacturer in its chosen segment.
The Board of Directors of Haycarb PLC comprises of Messrs Mohan Pandithage – Chairman, Rajitha Kariyawasan – Managing Director, Dhammika Perera, Arjun Senaratna, Sarath Ganegoda, Ms. Jeevani Abeyratne, Dr. Sarath Abayawardana, Sujeewa Rajapakse, M. S. P. Udaya Kumara, Brahman Balaratnarajah, Ali Asgar Caderbhoy, Ms. Sharmila Ragunathan, James Naylor and M. H. Jamaldeen.
Visit us today at Aquatech Amsterdam!
Our European subsidiary, Eurocarb Pvt. Ltd, will be exhibiting at Aquatech Amsterdam, 2017. Please visit us to discuss your activated carbon requirement!
We are at WEFTEC 2017!
Haycarb USA will be at WEFTEC 2017! Visit us to discuss your activated carbon requirement!
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- Haycarb Trades Carbon Credits under Kyoto Protocol
- ‘Puritas Sath Diyawara’ opens a Reverse Osmosis Plant for CKD affected villages in the North Central Province
- Veolia Water - Hayleys commission a pioneering centralised treatment plant in Passikudah
- Haycarb records turnover of USD 90.8 Mn and profit before tax of USD 8.1 Mn for 2014/15
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