Sri Lankan Endemism: It’s Ours to Protect
Our nation isle has been blessed with a rich bio- diversity that accentuates its natural beauty. We believe in protecting and nurturing endemism to keep alive the natural wonder of Sri Lanka for future generations
We at Hemas pledge to raise awareness, champion advocacy through partnerships, and rally our people across the nations into action to safeguard our environment, protect our natural resources and reduce use of plastic that are harmful to the environment. Our intention is to have minimum impact to the environment through sustainable and responsible operations in Sri Lanka. This is our commitment. This is our responsibility
Responsible Plastic Manufacture and Disposal Practices
From Design to disposal, we will strive to reduce use of plastic that are harmful to the environment
Manufacturing: Reduce 30% of plastic used in packaging by 2030
Plastic Waste Generated: Recycle 100% of plastic waste generated during manufacturing by 2030
Extended Producer Responsibility: Facilitate the collection and offsetting of 100% of plastic sent to the market/consumers by 2025 through initiatives across the country
Environmentally Friendly Products: Transform product portfolio to include environmentally friendly and bio-degradable products
Safeguard our Eco System
We will embrace and champion initiatives that protect and nurture our unique ecosystem
Reforesting: Protect and nurture our endemic species by reforesting and sustaining over 1,000 acres of forest cover in Sri Lanka by 2030
Be a Catalyst: Collaboration and partnerships in promoting initiatives that protect endemic species
Protect our Natural Resources
Actively pursue the use of natural resources in a responsible manner limiting the impact our operations have on the environment
Energy Reduction: 25% energy reduction by 2030. 25% energy obtained through renewable sources
Water: 50% reduction of water used in operations by 2030
The Group focuses on making a positive impact our society through initiatives focused on tackling inequality that exists in today’s communities and creating an inclusive world where no child is left behind.
Hemas Outreach Foundation
The Hemas Outreach Foundation has been leading the Group’s efforts to enrich lives through transformative social responsibility. Hemas Outreach Foundation operates as a charitable trust with the intention of creating an inclusive world where no child is left behind. Our aim is to help disadvantaged children across the island to provide world-class pre-school education and improve the lives of differently-abled children with high-quality therapeutic intervention and eradicating stigma related to disabilities. Currently, the collective efforts of the foundation have been able to positively impact more than 70,000 lives of children and families across the country.
Leading with Purpose
The Group purpose focuses on making healthy living happen across the communities we serve because we believe every family deserves a better tomorrow. As a result our purpose-led initiatives focus on tackling inequality that exists in today’s communities and creating an inclusive world where no child is left behind.
This initiative brings in technological Med-Tech aid with a dedicated website https://www.yestolife.lk/ and an AI powered chat bot, which takes lead in educating people about diabetes prevention, nutrition, self-care and management, encouraging and inspiring individuals and families to make healthier choices in how they live. In short challenging them to take charge as they can and should have better lives, to keep NCD’s at bay.
The key impact of the project are: giving new hope to the patients and providing them the necessary support through their cancer journey. Providing an opportunity for interested parties to be involved in the project by donating hair and raising awareness on the stigma and misconceptions regarding cancer in an effort to create an inclusive world.
This initiative aims to educate a wider audience of Sri Lankan women on menstrual health and iron out the long-held myths and misconceptions. While addressing the knowledge gap, we encourage women to use sanitary napkins as researchers have found out that majority of menstruating women are non-users of sanitary napkins. This initiative has impacted more than 20,000 women and counting, empowering women to take charge of their own health and wellbeing.
Children who are at risk of dropping out of schools due to financial difficulties are provided with means to continue and complete their education. Educational equipment is also provided for children from low-income families.
This initiative has impacted 8500+ Teacher Engagements, 60,000+ Student Engagement programmmes, 50,000+ Free Study Video Lessons, Live Seminars for grade 5 Students and 20,000+ Parental programs.