Hayleys Alumex PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading aluminium extrusion manufacturer, partnered with the Road Development Authority and Operations and Maintenance Management Division of the Southern Expressway, to plant approximately 600 indigenous and fruit-bearing trees along sections of the Southern Expressway – spanning the Galanigama and Meerigama-Kurunegala Expressways.
The initiative, which included species such as mee, kubuk and kaha karanda, reflects the company’s broader sustainability agenda by minimising its environmental footprint while restoring Sri Lanka’s natural ecosystems through collaborative partnerships.
By increasing indigenous tree cover, the project contributes to restoring ecological balance in the areas affected by infrastructure development while supporting long-term biodiversity conservation.
It will also help create greener transport corridors, enhancing both the surrounding landscape and the overall driving environment by reducing visual monotony for the motorists.
“Hayleys Alumex is pleased to work with the Road Development Authority in restoring tree cover along vital expressways to leave a lasting environmental legacy. Meaningful environmental progress comes from partnerships and a shared commitment to improving public spaces. As a manufacturer, we believe contributing to the environment in the communities where we operate is simply part of being a responsible business,” said Hayleys Alumex Managing Director Pramuk Dediwela.
The initiative forms part of ‘Elevate’ – Hayleys Alumex’s comprehensive ESG roadmap, which integrates sustainability into the company’s operations and long-term business strategy. Aligned with the broader ESG vision of the Hayleys group, this roadmap serves as a strategic blueprint in driving initiatives that promote responsible growth and lasting value for future generations.
