Hayleys Halgolla Estate wins world’s first ‘Regenagri’ certificate

For the first time in the world, Kelani Valley Plantations (KVPL) Halgolla Estate, a Hayleys Plantations company, became the first tea estate in the world to achieve the highly prestigious ‘Regenagri’ certificate for regenerative agriculture certification.

Halgolla’s Regenagri Certification was awarded after a stringent process,evaluating the estate’s approach to farming that has to adhere to a variety of factors, including preservation of soil health, encouragingbiodiversity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and sequestering of CO2.

“This pioneering initiative exemplifies our unwavering commitment to responsible business, earning respect both nationally and globally, setting a future-ready model for the industry locally, regionally, and globally,” said Chairman and Chief Executive, Hayleys Mohan Pandithage.

“A particular focus must be also made towards the elevated form of tourism that Halgolla has pioneered which has the potential for global emulation and adoption. Our estates nurture rich natural resources, presenting a golden opportunity to unlock value and foster innovative concepts. Throughsustainable diversification, we have the opportunity to empower communities, protect biodiversity, and fuel economic growth for our nation.”

“With the country’s renewed vigour towards tourism, combined with Hayleys’focus towards value addition, Halgolla is leading the way for what we envision the future of the plantations industry to be,” said Hayleys Plantations Managing Director Dr. Roshan Rajadurai.

Halgolla Estate’s Triple Crown of World Firsts brings global recognition to Sri Lanka in innovative conservation and sustainability, setting a new benchmark for future initiatives.

Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka Maldives Bonnie Horbach presented the certificate to Managing Director, Hayleys Plantations Sector Dr. Roshan Rajadurai.

Chairman Hayleys Mohan Pandithage along with General Manager HR & Corporate Sustainability, KVPL Anuruddha Gamage, Managing Director, Control Union, Sri Lanka and Myanmar Roshan Ranawake, Franco Costantini – CEO, Regenagri and other invitees.

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