Integrated Annual Report 2024/25

Partners In Every Link

Suppliers and value chain partners are at the heart of how Hayleys creates and distributes value across Sri Lanka. From smallholder farmers and rubber out-growers to global B2B partners, this is how the Group builds resilient, inclusive and enduring supply chains.

Rs.341bn Payments to suppliers
55% Spend on local suppliers
5,862 Suppliers supported through development programmes
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01 - About Hayleys

A Diversified Group, Built On Trust

Hayleys PLC is one of Sri Lanka's largest and most diversified conglomerates, spanning 14 sectors from agriculture and hand protection to consumer retail, logistics and renewable energy. Across this portfolio, the Group connects thousands of suppliers, smallholder farmers and business partners into global value chains, channelling capital, knowledge and market access back into local communities.

For our supplier community, this means a relationship built on consistent payment practices, long-term development programmes, and a shared commitment to responsible, sustainable sourcing across every sector we operate in.

Rs.492.2bn Group revenue, the highest in 148 years
38,029 Employees across the Group
14 Diversified sectors of operation
148 yrs Corporate legacy in Sri Lanka

02 - Reflections from the Chairman

Value That Returns In Full Circle

"Few organisations have roots that extend as deeply into the economic and social fabric of Sri Lanka as Hayleys. Across our businesses, we are connected to thousands of employees, customers, suppliers, smallholder farmers, business partners and communities whose livelihoods and aspirations are intertwined with our own."

Guided by its Purpose, the Group remains committed to ensuring that the impact it creates is shared broadly and responsibly across all those who contribute to its success - suppliers and business partners chief among them.

Mohan Pandithage Chairman and Chief Executive

03 - Financial and ESG Highlights

Growth Shared Across The Chain

Record Group performance translated directly into stronger, more consistent value flowing to suppliers and business partners across every sector.

Rs.341bn +5% Payments to suppliers across the Group's value chains.
55% Local sourcing Proportion of spend directed to local Sri Lankan suppliers.
5,862 Suppliers Suppliers supported through structured development programmes.
74% Renewable Of the Group's energy consumption, reducing exposure to volatile input costs.

04 - Strategy: Inclusive Business Models

Ecosystems That Uplift Livelihoods

Creating a secure, sustainable and efficient ecosystem which uplifts livelihoods and empowers communities is one of Hayleys' core strategic pillars, anchored in long-term supplier development.

SectorSupplier / value chain partnerNumber
Eco SolutionsFibre suppliers2,892
Hand ProtectionLatex suppliers4,893
PurificationCharcoal & coconut shell suppliers567
AgricultureOut-growers & smallholder farmers6,449
Construction MaterialsFabricators1,629
Energy, Mobility & ProjectsSub-contractors287

04 - Supplier Development In Action

Long-Term Partnership Programmes

Several Sectors run dedicated, ongoing programmes that build resilience directly with the farmers, smallholders and small businesses who supply them.

DPL Firstlight

Guarantees rubber smallholders a fair price for field latex, indexed to RSS1, the highest grade of consumed rubber.

4,893 farmers 526 in training programmes
Haritha Angara

A holistic development initiative encouraging environmentally friendly charcoaling, with Haycarb providing technical support and buy-back agreements.

500+ suppliers 248 active Haritha Angara pits
Agriculture Out-grower Network

Works with out-growers and smallholders for fruits, vegetables and seeds across regions including Batticaloa, Jaffna, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.

6,014 out-growers 435 smallholder farmers

05 - Social & Relationship Capital

Built On Trusted Networks

Comprising relationships with supplier networks, customers, business partners and regulators, this capital is critical to the Group's ability to operate, grow and create value over the long term.

  • 14% Large scale suppliers
  • 86% Small scale suppliers
Total suppliers
20,800+
Local supplier payments
59%
Suppliers benefitting from development programmes
5,512
Investment in supplier development
Rs.57.4mn