Dialog unveils region’s first independently verified SLFRS -compliant sustainability report

Dialog Axiata PLC, has published its 16th Annual Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance for the financial year from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

This report underscores Dialog’s commitment to sustainability and transparency, providing stakeholders with key insights into its initiatives and achievements.

Dialog became the first company in South Asia to comply with the SLFRS S1 and S2 standards in 2023. These localized standards, based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for sustainability disclosures, set benchmarks for corporate transparency in Sri Lanka. SLFRS S1 defines the general requirements for sustainability-related financial disclosures, while S2 mandates climate-specific reporting, aligning with global best practices to enhance accountability in corporate sustainability reporting. Since 2010, Dialog has maintained continuous certification by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and became the first telecommunications provider in South Asia to comply with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) reporting standards. Dialog’s leadership in transparency was further acknowledged when it ranked first in the 2023 Transparency in Corporate Reporting (TRAC) assessment by Transparency International Sri Lanka.

Director/Group Chief Executive of Dialog Axiata Supun Weerasinghe, said, “as the first in Sri Lanka to adopt the SLFRS standards, along with GSMA and SASB compliance, we are proud to align with both local and international benchmarks. This strengthens our ability to measure and report progress, contributing to a more sustainable future and helping make a meaningful difference within our industry and beyond.”

Since its inception in 1994, Dialog has championed corporate responsibility initiatives, focusing on enriching and empowering lives and enterprises through digital inclusion and responsible business practices.

As a sustainable brand, Dialog continues to innovate and lead, demonstrating that caring for society and the planet is fundamental to its operations and success.