November 19, 2024
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HUTCH, one of Sri Lanka’s leading mobile network service providers, recently reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through a plant distribution initiative for its employees and customers. Aligned with World Sustainability Day on October 26th, this initiative forms part of HUTCH’s broader efforts to encourage sustainable living, both at work and at home. The drive included […]

October 23, 2024
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23th October 2024 – Pelwatte Dairy Industries Limited, a leading name in Sri Lanka’s dairy industry, recently participated in the “Profood Propack, Agbiz 2024 Exhibition,” held at Bandaranaike Memorial International Convention Hall in Colombo. This premier event for the food processing, agriculture, and packaging sectors provided Pelwatte Dairy with a significant platform to showcase its […]

October 2, 2024
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The ZeroPlastic Clean-Up Walk 2024 is a revolutionary initiative in Sri Lanka, aiming to combat plastic pollution and promote environmental sustainability across the island. Following last year’s success, the walk is an anchor event in the ZeroPlastic Movement. Launched in commemoration of World Tourism Day and World Cleanup Day, this national drive will cover environmental […]

September 9, 2024
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Solidifying its position as a leader in sustainable finance, DFCC Bank has emerged as the first institution in Sri Lanka to issue a Senior, Rated, Unsecured, Redeemable Green Bond. This landmark move underscores its commitment to fostering environmental stewardship and promoting renewable energy. Subject to receiving approval, this historic bond issue will soon be made […]

September 5, 2024
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 September 2024 – ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), one of the world’s fastest-growing data centre colocation services provider headquartered in Singapore, is pleased to announce the release of its enhanced Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework (SLFF). This update builds on STT GDC’s ongoing commitment to achieving carbon-neutral data centre operations by 2030, with […]

August 12, 2024
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The recently concluded Skills for Inclusive Growth (S4IG) Stakeholder Sustainability Conference brought together key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. The event marked a significant milestone for S4IG and its partners during this year of completion. S4IG, an Australian Government initiative, in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Education, aims to foster […]

July 10, 2024
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Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC., a pioneer in enabling digital transformation for Small, Medium and Large enterprises, announces its timely commitment to fostering sustainability through the adoption of GreenTech solutions. Leveraging strategic partnerships with top-tier GreenTech solution providers Dialog Enterprise aims to empower organizations reduce their carbon footprint, achieve […]

July 4, 2024
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The British Council Sri Lanka celebrated the successful pilot phase of the ‘Youth-Led Green and Inclusive Businesses’ project to commemorate the 2024 International Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day.  The ‘Youth-Led Green and Inclusive Businesses’ project equipped young entrepreneurs with knowledge, skills, resources, and networks, and aimed to transform existing businesses into greener and […]

June 27, 2024
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Neptune Recyclers have once again demonstrated its deep commitment to sustainability with the successful completion of recycling initiatives during Vesak and Poson Poya. By focussing their efforts on the collection and recycling of PET bottles, Neptune Recyclers made a notable impact on the reduction of plastic pollution and promotion eco-friendly practices.     During Vesak, […]

June 25, 2024
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24 June 2024, Colombo: The ‘Sustainability in Packaging Asia 2024’ conference was held in Singapore from 4th to 6th June 2024. The high-profile conference showcased the latest sustainable packaging solutions from leading suppliers other professionals in the industry while enabling packaging professionals to avail of an unparalleled mix of actionable insights, collaborative case studies, leading […]


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