First Capital designates February as Month of Sustainability & Wellbeing

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s investment landscape has announced February as its Month of Sustainability & Wellbeing, reaffirming the Group’s commitment to responsible growth by placing equal emphasis on environmental stewardship, social responsibility and employee wellbeing. 

First Capital’s sustainability journey is anchored in the belief that long-term success stems from empowering people through financial literacy and responsible social and environmental practices. At the heart of its agenda is a commitment to advancing financial stability, enabling individuals and communities to make informed financial decisions, build economic strength and contribute meaningfully to national development. This core focus is complemented by initiatives in community engagement, climate action, and environmental protection, ensuring a balanced approach to sustainable growth. Aligned with SLFRS S2 and global best practices, the company champions programmes that promote inclusive progress, sustainable development and long-term wellbeing across Sri Lanka. By embedding financial literacy and sustainability into the core strategies, First Capital aspires to create a financially empowered and environmentally conscious nation.

The dedicated month-long initiative is designed to encourage reflection, engagement and action on issues that are central to the organisation’s long-term resilience, both as a business and as a community of people.

“At First Capital, sustainability is not a standalone concept or a periodic focus; it is integral to how we grow responsibly as an organisation,” said Dilshan Wirasekara, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Capital Holdings PLC. “When we take care of our people, our communities and the environment we operate in, we create a stronger and healthier organisation for the long term. This Month of Sustainability & Wellbeing reflects that belief and reinforces our responsibility to act with purpose.”

As part of the sustainability pillar, First Capital will roll out a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening environmental responsibility and leadership alignment. These include a corporate donation to Rebuild Sri Lanka in support of national recovery efforts; Project: Reducing Plastic Pollution & Protecting Sea Turtles, conducted in partnership with GenUth; a dedicated Board and Management Committee Sustainability Training Session; the completion and communication of the Solar Power Project; and the circulation of weekly sustainability awareness flyers to promote simple, practical actions employees can adopt in their daily lives.

Complementing these efforts, the wellbeing component of the month will focus on both physical and mental health through a range of initiatives, including yoga and mindfulness sessions, bodyweight exercise programmes, healthy mornings featuring herbal drinks, regular wellness tips, designated ‘No Sugar Days’ encouraging tea without sugar, and a dedicated session with a professional dietitian.

Commenting on the initiative, Diluni Danushika, Head of Sustainability and Corporate Reporting at First Capital Holdings PLC, said, “Sustainability and wellbeing are deeply interconnected. When organisations invest in the health of their people while acting responsibly towards the environment, the impact is both meaningful and lasting. This month is about turning awareness into action and embedding sustainable thinking into everyday behaviour, not just policies.”

Employees across the company are encouraged to actively participate in the initiatives throughout the month, whether by attending sessions, supporting sustainability projects or making small, conscious changes in their daily routines.

About First Capital Holdings PLC 

First Capital Holdings PLC is a listed full-service investment institution in Sri Lanka, operating as a primary dealer, corporate finance advisor, wealth manager and stockbroker. With strong emphasis on upholding stability, fostering a competitive advantage and providing an exceptional customer experience, together with the support of JXG (Janashakthi Group), First Capital focuses on staying true to its ‘Performance First’ ethos. With over four decades of expertise in providing capital market solutions, the Credit Ratings of First Capital Holdings PLC and First Capital Treasuries PLC (subsidiary) have been upgraded by Lanka Credit Rating Agency Limited (LRA) to ‘A+’ from ‘A’, with a stable outlook.