Hayleys Plantations' KVPL secures world's first Sustainability Framework Certificate

• Published date: 01 September 2021
• Publication title: Sunday Times

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL), a member of the Hayleys Plantations sector, has set a new global benchmark for the plantations industry, as all 10 of its rubber estates have received the world's first Sustainability Framework Certificates from Preferred by Nature, an international non-profit organisation that supports better land management and business practices with a focus on sustainability, nature and the climate.

Among the leading Sri Lankan tea and rubber manufacturers, the accreditation further confirms KVPL's status as a globally respected pioneer in the field of sustainable and ethical plantations management, enhancing the sustainability profile of its customers, the company said in a media release.

'Our role as industry leaders in the plantations sector is informed by the culture and values of the Hayleys Group. Sustainability and innovation are fundamental to our success. We believe that our experiences, particularly in the rubber sector, can serve as a blueprint for a more prosperous future for the entire plantation industry. We are honoured by the recognition we have been given, and we pledge to continue our efforts to raise the bar on sustainability moving forward,' Hayleys...