Our Sustainability Framework is now a globally recognized benchmark for Environmental and social risk management in the local plantation sector. Since we aligned our focus and goals to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United in 2015, we’ve been on an accelerated journey in serving the society a little better every day. While we keep on growing we set example and encourage the sector to follow us in big steps like adopting to the International Sustainability and Carbon Footprint Certification.
Our most novel project, Peak Ridge Forest Corridor Collaboration for Biodiversity Conversation with a collaboration between several estates, Wilderness and Wildlife conservation Trust (WWCT) and several other stakeholders to drive a ground-breaking, private-sector led conservation effort to protect leopard and other biodiversity in a key area in Sri Lanka. HPL with its estates is collaborating with this effort to maintain a favorable habitat for Leopards and other biodiversity.
Incorporated into our vision & mission, we will adhere to our SDGs to the betterment of the planet, society and our stakeholders.
“Green Planet” Tree Planting Program
The “Green Planet” tree planting program was officially launched on 1st January 2022 with the planting of 1000 native plants at HPL’s estates in the Central hill country and Horana areas. Our goal with this initiative is to plant 500,000 trees by 2030.
Safe Haven
“Safe Haven” for every plantation worker was launched to uplift the living standards and improve the quality of life of plantation worker community and ensure the sustainability of the plantations. HPL in collaboration with PHDT, ADRA, and World Vision invest approximately Rs. 23 Mn towards construction of New Houses and Re-Roofing programs which has benefitted more than 950 families. HPL is now targeting to achieve 100% coverage across all 14 of our plantations by 2030.
Go Green Energy
Considering the solar energy potential available and adapting to carbon crediting by carbon reduction potentiality, HPL implemented Grid-connected and off-grid Rooftop Solar PV Projects located at Upcot-Maskeliya, Lindula and Horana regions. Fifty- eight (58) solar PV systems located at fourteen estates are bundled into a single project activity titled “Go Green Energy” Project. HPL has completed five processing centre rooftops and ten bungalow rooftops together with one solar powered water pump generating 975KWh at present.
Peak Ridge Forest Corridor
Peak Ridge Forest Corridor Collaboration for Biodiversity Conversation with a collaboration between several estates, Wilderness and Wildlife conservation Trust (WWCT) and several other stakeholders to drive a ground-breaking, private-sector led conservation effort to protect leopard and other biodiversity in a key area in Sri Lanka. HPL with its estates is collaborating with this effort to maintain a favorable habitat for Leopards and other biodiversity.
Rainwater Harvesting Ponds
Rainwater Harvesting Ponds have been commissioned at nine estates which has harvestable rain water capacity of 57,523,581.65 L. Water collected in these ponds are diverted to plantations during dry season and also channelled for use by estate communities for their needs.
Vermi-Compost & Vermi-Wash Project
Vermi-Compost and Vermi-wash project is an effective way of utilizing organic matter to make valuable organic fertilizer. Due to the significant amounts nutrients, vermi-compost and vermi-wash like vermitech methods are globally accepted as environmental, social and economical friendly, feasible alternative to synthetic agricultural inputs. As a solution to the current fertilizer demand, HPL has been working with estate worker community to produce nutrients and micro organisms’ rich organic fertilizer for maintain healthy soil and increase yield in estates.
