Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank Joint Winners

The representative of UNICEF Sri Lanka Christian Skoog, underscored the siCommercial Bank, Hatton National Bank Joint Winnersgnificance of listening to the voices and ideas of children for shaping the future of the planet at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sustainability Reporting Awards 2023 concluded recently.The event serves as a symbol of acknowledgment for companies showcasing remarkable dedication and excellence in sustainability reporting. The 2023 ACCA Awards showcased a diverse range of organizations across multiple sectors competing for recognition in various categories.

The Banking Category – Sampath Bank PLC emerged as the Runner-up, while Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and Hatton National Bank PLC claimed the Joint Winner title, reflecting their exemplary efforts in integrating sustainability practices within their financial operations. In the Conglomerates & Diversified Category Hayleys PLC secured the Winner title followed by Aitken Spence PLC earning the Runner- up position.In the Finance Services and Insurance Category Ceylinco Life Insurance Limited clinched the Winning title whilst Alliance Finance Company PLC was the runner up. In the General Services Category Dialog Axiata PLC stood out securing the Winner title through its commitment to sustainable business practices and technological innovation.

In the Leisure and Connected Services Category John Keells Hotels PLC was recognized as the winner, while Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC secured the runner-up position.Retail and Trading Category -Hayleys Fabric PLC claimed the Winning title, while Horana Plantations PLC and Brandix Apparel (Pvt) LTD were the Joint Runners-up, highlighting their efforts towards sustainable sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chain management.SME Category – Oxford College of Business (Pvt) LTD emerges as the Winner, with Resus Energy PLC being the runner up. Overall Winner and Runner-up – Hayleys PLC was crowned as the Overall Winner of the ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards. Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC was named the Overall Runner-up. Head of South Asia for the ACCA Nilusha Ranasinghe, stated ‘as we progress towards a more sustainable future, we believe that the Sustainability Reporting Awards2023 will help to serve as a driving force in motivating every organization to integrate sustainability into their core business models.

“As more organizations embrace sustainable practices, the collective effort towards building a more resilient and inclusive society grows stronger.”“This not only benefits the environment, but also lays the foundation for a more sustainable and equitable future for generations to come.”

( Source : Daily Mirror)