Brandix was the Main Partner for the discussion around ‘Social’ at CATALYZE 2026, reinforcing its commitment to placing people at the heart of sustainable progress.
Hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka in Colombo recently, CATALYZE 2026 convened business leaders, practitioners, and change-makers to explore how organisations can advance sustainability with greater purpose and impact. The opening day focused on the social dimension of sustainability, including human rights, gender equality, inclusive workplaces, and community resilience.
Beyond its role as Main Partner for CATALYZE 2026: Social, Brandix is also a Patron of the Human Rights and Business Working Group of the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka for 2026-2028, further supporting dialogue and action on responsible business practices.
A key session during the summit explored the evolving role of leadership in creating inclusive workplaces, including the role of men in advancing inclusion. Representing Brandix, Senior General Manager – Marketing Taiyoob Ahamed shared perspectives on moving inclusion beyond policy into everyday practice.
‘Culture is not built through statements alone. It is shaped by the choices leaders make every day, the behaviours they encourage, and the environments they create for people to succeed,’ he said.
For Brandix, and Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, people form the foundation of every product, every partnership, and customer relationship. Customers and stakeholders look beyond what businesses produce to how they operate – through ethical practices, safe workplaces, inclusive cultures, and meaningful contributions to society.
As Main Partner for CATALYZE 2026: Social, Brandix was proud to support a platform that brought together diverse voices to exchange ideas, challenge perspectives, and inspire meaningful action across industries.
Brandix’s commitment to people-centred sustainability also extends to women’s health and wellbeing, with the company championing the UN Population Fund’s (UNFPA) Coalition for Reproductive Justice. This reflects the belief that equal opportunity at work is closely connected to the systems of care, safety, health, and support that enable people to participate, progress, and thrive.
Brandix said it continues to champion an inclusive culture where more women advance into leadership, employees feel empowered to speak up, diverse perspectives are valued, and people from different generations and backgrounds can learn and grow together.