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March 2, 2023

The social and economic upheaval of the recent past has undoubtedly tested the resolve of every Sri Lankan. In the flurry of our day-to-day efforts to survive and safely navigate through times of unprecedented crisis, it is often the case that we neglect our emotions, all of which is likely to take […]

November 24, 2022

The 7th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researches (ICMR 2022), organized by the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL), was ceremoniously concluded on 16th & 17th November 2022. Mr. Seneviratne, the Group Chief Executive of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, was one of the invited eminent keynote speakers of […]

November 23, 2022

23 November 2022, Colombo: The Sustainability Summit for 2022 hosted by Brandix Apparel Ltd. Encompassing varied aspects of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) was held on Tuesday 22nd November. The Summit covered covering the pressing issues that faced the world today, with a specific focus on the urgent need to give equal […]

October 21, 2022

ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) has become an increasingly important topic today, with many technology companies having felt their fair share of pressure into adopting more ESG-forward practices and operational changes within their organizations. As such, SLASSCOM recently partnered with PwC Sri Lanka to conduct an extensive survey of the current […]

August 18, 2022

In a world with rising health awareness among consumers and the growing importance of environmental protection and social and governance ethics, business leaders find themselves facing customers who want to know that the companies they support are operating with environmental, social and governance (ESG) at the top-of-mind. Questions about ethical spending, operations […]

July 14, 2022

The loan market had a challenging 2021, with volumes in the sub-Saharan African market falling to just $28bn, in 110 deals, from about $40bn in each of 2020 and 2019 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 13, 2022/APO Group/ — By Miranda Abraham, Co-Head: Loan Syndication at RMB in London (www.RMB.co.za) Sub-Saharan Africa’s […]

June 23, 2022

As part of its countless Environmental Social Governance (ESG) programs, SLT-MOBITEL carried out tree planting initiatives in Anuradhapura and Colombo recently. Themed ‘Let’s Nourish the Country with Clean Air and Fertilizer’, SLT-MOBITEL embarked on the nationwide tree planting initiative with a pledge to improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gases and promote […]

May 9, 2022

The challenge of driving meaningful progress in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards hinges on people more than it does processes or policies. That is why organisations that can understand the human element in driving change tend to set the pace in their respective industries. As a true pioneer among Sri […]

April 22, 2022

As a corporate citizen and member of the business community, the John Keells Group has been gravely concerned with the dire economic circumstances facing the country, which require immediate remedial measures. Whilst we note the positive developments in relation to the engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the commencement […]

January 28, 2022

Group top-line Rs. 204.9 billion; up 254% YoY Group bottom-line Rs. 23 billion; a growth of 405% YoY Stellar performance by the Logistics Sector; increases PAT by 384% YoY 28th January 2022: Propelled by the stellar performance of its Logistics Sector, Expolanka Holdings PLC delivered its strongest ever quarterly financial […]

Airtel-NIMH 1926: Saving lives through mindful conversation on mental health

Maintaining Investment Confidence in a Time of Economic and Social Challenges – Some Past Lessons from the Telco Industry

Brandix Sustainability Summit concludes successfully for second consecutive year

SLASSCOM releases report on ESG practices in the IT/BPM sector

PwC to hold webinar on ESG practices for the food and beverage industry

Balancing the ‘E’ and ‘S’ in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) crucial to sustaining liquidity and resilience in the African loan market (By Miranda Abraham)

SLT-MOBITEL Continues Nationwide Tree Planting Programs in Anuradhapura and Colombo

Uncovering the human element in ESG at Kelani Valley Plantations

Our country is facing its most significant and challenging crisis – economically, politically and socially.

Expolanka Holdings records best-ever financial performance in 3QFY2021