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Passionate Growers with Sustainability at Heart 


For over 150 years, Bogawantalawa has cultivated teas in harmony with nature. True to our ethos,  we nurture the planet empower people and preserve prosperity for generations to come.

We have launched initiatives that go beyond compliance, addressing climate change, living wages, gender empowerment, food security and education, aligning closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

Our Climate Positive Journey

We take pride in producing the world’s first uncompensated Climate Positive teas going beyond carbon neutrality by removing more GHGs than we emit.

Our Carbon Footprint


We were successful in significantly reducing the GHG emission of the value chain through different initiatives such as energy management, eco designing, shifting to the latest technologies, work towards organic, integrated fertility management, shifting to green energy, waste management, optimizing the packaging, awareness, training, and rewarding.




Planet and Climate

Bogawantalawa Tea is committed to practices that restore the land, protect biodiversity and strengthen resilience to climate change.

Renewable Energy and Net Zero OperationsClimate - Smart AgricultureWater Stewardship and ConservationBiodiversity Conservation and Reforestation​ 

Renewable Energy and Net Zero Operations

Replacing fossil fuels with Hydro, Solar and sustainable Biomass and by driving efficiency across factories and logistics, we have maintained a net–renewable, cradle to gate energy balance while protecting cup quality, cost stability and community well-being.




Climate - Smart Agriculture

At Bogawantalawa, Climate–Smart Agriculture (CSA) is how we keep the leaf, the landscape and livelihoods resilient under a changing climate.

  • Integrate innovative farming practices
  • Ecosystem conservation
  • Resource–efficient technologies (Real Time data, forecast and research)


Water Stewardship and Conservation

At Bogawantalawa, water is a strategic resource – essential for crop physiology, factory processes, health ecosystems and community well-being.

  • Integrated Water Management Framework
  • Rainwater Harvesting & Storage (Conservation)
  • Groundwater infiltration & Recharge
  • Smart Irrigation & Process Efficiency



Biodiversity Conservation and Reforestation​ 

At Bogawantalawa, biodiversity conservation is a foundational pillar of our landscape strategy.

  • Habitat Ecosystem Enhancement
  • Conservation Forestry & Land–Use Efficiency
  • Community Engagement & Education (Biodiversity Awareness)
  • Third–Party Biodiversity Reviews
  • Risks and Mitigation

Bogawantalawa is restoring degraded estate lands back to native rainforest to rebuild biodiversity, stabilize watersheds and strengthen long-term resilience.




People and Community

Our commitment extends beyond the environment to uplifting the lives of our tea harvesters and surrounding communities. By ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and community empowerment, we cultivate teas that are not only exceptional in flavour but also enrich the lives of those who grow them. 


Child care & Early DevelopmentNutrition and Healthy Futures Gender Equality & InclusionDisability ManagementFair Compensation and Living Wage

Child care & Early Development

High-quality early childhood care is central to Bogawantalawa people strategy, supporting cognitive, emotional, social and physical development while enabling parents to work with confidence.

  • Reliable, high-quality Childcare
  • Maternal & infant care
  • Motivation & recognition
  • Child protection & Inclusion
  • Collaboration with Save the Children, World Vision and UNICEF for training, materials and specialist referral support.



Nutrition and Healthy Futures 

We actively promote healthy diets and food security:

  • Home gardens at Child Development Centres
  • Nutritious meal programs for children
  • Awareness campaigns for pregnant and lactating mothers
  • Support for family home gardens to encourage sustainable food production

Gender Equality & Inclusion

Bogawantalawa is building an inclusive, gender balanced workplace where women and men have equal access to education, training, leadership and safe, defined work. 

    • Leadership and Participation 

    • Skills development for female harvesters and supervisors. 

    • Safe and Enabling Environment



Disability Management

Bogawantalawa is committed to inclusive communities where children and youth with disabilities can learn, work and thrive with dignity. 

    • Therapy and health ( Basic physio/speech exercises coached for home practices, referrals for specialist care and surgeries) 

    • Assistive Solutions (Hearing aids, mobility aids, communication support)

    • Caregiver support

Fair Compensation and Living Wage

Bogawantalawa is committed to fair, dignified pay that enables workers and their families to meet essential needs and build resilience.


    • First mover funding (BTE became the first tea company to secure co – funding from two anchor buyers (Twinings, Ahmad Tea) specifically for living wage gap closer) 

    • Higher net take–home pay 

    • Strong payroll governance