Aluminium manufacturer Hayleys Alumex PLC has collaborated with the Road Development Authority to plant around 600 indigenous and fruit-bearing trees along Sri Lanka's expressway network as part of its environmental sustainability programme.
Hayleys Alumex PLC, a major aluminium extrusion manufacturer in Sri Lanka, has joined forces with the Road Development Authority and the Operations and Maintenance Management Division of the Southern Expressway to undertake a large-scale reforestation effort. The project, conducted over two days in late July, involved planting approximately 600 trees along designated sections of the Southern Expressway, including portions between Galanigama and stretches near Meerigama-Kurunegala.
The initiative focused on native species suited to Sri Lanka's environment, including mee, kubuk and kaha karanda trees. According to the company, the reforestation effort aims to restore ecological balance in regions where expressway infrastructure has affected natural landscapes. By expanding indigenous tree coverage, the project is intended to support biodiversity conservation and create more visually appealing transport corridors for motorists.
Managing Director Pramuk Dediwela described the partnership as reflective of the company's commitment to environmental stewardship in communities where it operates. The tree-planting initiative forms part of the company's broader 'Elevate' programme, which serves as an Environmental, Social and Governance roadmap intended to embed sustainability practices throughout the organisation's operations and long-term business strategy. The effort aligns with wider sustainability goals being pursued by the Hayleys Group.
