HUTCH Sri Lanka continued its environmental sustainability efforts through its rainforest restoration initiative at the Rajawaka Forest Reserve in Balangoda, carried out in partnership with Rainforest Protectors Sri Lanka for the third consecutive year. During this phase, around 500 native plants were planted across half an acre of degraded forest land to support biodiversity and ecosystem restoration, with active employee participation reinforcing HUTCH’s commitment to sustainability.
This initiative aligns with Sri Lanka’s broader national sustainability journey, as the country is not yet carbon neutral but has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Within this context, CK Hutchison Holdings, the Global Fortune 500 conglomerate, through its subsidiary HUTCH Sri Lanka, plays a significant role in accelerating sustainable development in the country by cascading socio-economic benefits to communities and businesses. HUTCH’s ESG initiatives continue to expand through renewable energy adoption, circular-economy retail concepts, e-SIM promotion, reforestation programs, and environmental sanitation projects, supporting Sri Lanka’s transition toward a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.
Hamdhy Hassen, Chief Marketing Officer, HUTCH Sri Lanka, stated that the company’s partnership with Rainforest Protectors Sri Lanka reflects its long-term commitment to environmental sustainability and climate resilience, aligned with the ESG goals of CK Hutchison Holdings. He emphasized the importance of protecting Sri Lanka’s ecosystems today to ensure a healthier and more sustainable future for its people.
