A major victory highlighted in the 2024 reporting cycle is the official validation of Hirdaramani’s net-zero targets by the . This makes Hirdaramani the first Sri Lankan apparel company to secure this validation.
The 2024 reporting period marks the final push toward Hirdaramani's highly ambitious 2025 sustainability targets. The entire report is framed around four core pillars designed to reshape how the organization approaches global fashion manufacturing: Hirdaramani Apparel Sustainability Report 2024
The concluding remarks from the Chairman and the Board of Directors strike a tone of cautious optimism. They acknowledge that the "business as usual" mindset is obsolete. The strategy for the coming year focuses on:
Implementing strict ethical sourcing, transparency, and governance frameworks. Environmental Stewardship & Decarbonization Targets hirdaramani annual report 2024
Beyond the infrastructure, the 2024 narrative highlights the program, which has now trained over 21,000 employees globally. By partnering with organizations like the UNDP to launch backyard poultry projects for local families, Hirdaramani proved that sustainable business is as much about community resilience as it is about environmental targets. Hirdaramani Apparel Sustainability Report 2024
This pivot is essential for competing in a market that demands speed and transparency.
: Massive adoption of rooftop solar projects alongside localized standalone wind and solar installations across manufacturing hubs to eliminate dependency on fossil fuels. 🔄 Supply Chain Traceability & Material Sourcing A major victory highlighted in the 2024 reporting
Hirdaramani became one of the few Asian apparel manufacturers to claim "Water Positive" status in its Sri Lankan operations. For every liter of freshwater extracted, the company replenished 1.5 liters back into local watersheds through rainwater harvesting and community well restoration projects.
In 2024, the Group focused on vertical integration and domestic value chain strengthening:
: Aiming for a 54.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033. The entire report is framed around four core
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The Group is committed to diversity, with 30% of leadership positions held by women, and 70% of supervisors trained through targeted Supervisory Development Programs.
