Social Responsibility

Hayleys Fabric believes that Societies and Local communities we work in should benefit from our presence. CSR addresses various issues like human rights, health and safety, education and anything associated to wellbeing of social and environmental sustainability.

Hayleys Fabric PLC is a SEDEX member since 2016 and officially follows ETI base code. Sedex is one of the world’s leading ethical trade service providers, aiming to improve working conditions in global supply chains.

The ETI Base Code is founded on the conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and is an internationally recognized code of good labour practice.

Following third party assessments verify our compliance annually.

• Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA)
• Facility and Labour Module Higg FSLM
• Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

Community engagements

We contribute to the communities around us by supporting them and by lending a helping hand to build a sustainable future. We regularly engage with community leaders to understand the needs of the villages and support specific identified areas. Get to know our community projects hear.

Local Workforce

Hayleys Fabric is the largest employer in the village we are located. Approximately 75% of our total workforce are villages within a radius of 15 kilometers. Company continuously invests in employees by providing them training to address the competency gaps identified at the bi-annual performance appraisal. These training activities range from in-house training programs to sponsoring career related tertiary academic qualifications.

Local suppliers

We promote the use of local suppliers where appropriate.

Sawdust for our biomass plant, Transportation services, Canteen services, Cleaning and grading services are provided by local suppliers in the village we operate.

Social Accountability Policy

Human Resource is the predominant factor that influences us in creating a competitive edge. We are committed to carry out our business practices in an ethical and transparent manner, thus, we recognize the need for social accountability.

Hayleys Fabric would comply with all clauses of the ‘ETI Base Code’, Labor laws and Human rights.