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February 7, 2025

Compass 2025, the annual flagship event of the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka (Network Sri Lanka), set the stage for a transformative year in corporate sustainability. Bringing together Participant Companies, business leaders, sustainability leads, partners, and key stakeholders, the event kicked off the year celebrating progress and achievements from the Network in 2024 while […]

January 24, 2025

Hayleys Fentons Limited has announced a landmark achievement in its sustainability journey with the successful calculation and third-party verification of its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions statement, certified by the Sri Lanka Climate Fund. The certification was formally presented by Mr B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Climate Fund, alongside the Secretary of the […]

January 22, 2025

First Capital Holdings PLC, a leader in Sri Lanka’s financial services sector, celebrated a momentous achievement at the 2024 TAGS (Transparency, Accountability, Governance, Sustainability) Awards organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) for the 59th consecutive year, the event took place at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, where First Capital […]

December 17, 2024

The CEO & Leadership Meeting hosted by SLASSCOM ESG Forum recently bought together business leaders, sustainability advocates, and industry influencers to explore how sustainability can drive growth and innovation within Sri Lanka’s IT and BPM sectors. Themed “Sustainability: A Catalyst for Business Growth and Resilience,” it emphasized the crucial role of ESG principles in shaping a resilient, innovative future […]

November 19, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Defining the Year for Corporate Sustainability: Insights from Compass 2025

Hayleys Fentons reinforces ESG leadership with GHG Emissions Verification

First Capital wins Gold and secures four Prestigious Awards at CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards 2024

SLASSCOM CEO & Leadership Meeting Explores Sustainability as a Key to Innovation and Success in IT/BPM Sector

HUTCH Marks World Sustainability Day with Plant Distribution Drive Among Other Initiatives

Pelwatte Dairy Showcases Innovation, Quality, and Sustainability at Profood Propack, Agbiz 2024 Exhibition

ZeroPlastic Clean-Up Walk 2024: A Nationwide Effort for a Cleaner Sri Lanka

DFCC Bank Issues First Green Bond in Sri Lanka to be Listed in the CSE, Demonstrating Leadership in Sustainability

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Enhances Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework with New Targets, Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability

Australian Government’s Skills for Inclusive Growth: Commitment to Sustainable Skill Development