Sampath Bank secures top honours at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2024

Sampath Bank has been honoured as the Second Runner-Up in the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2024, hosted by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. Widely regarded as Sri Lanka’s pinnacle of recognition for corporate sustainability, the awards ceremony took place recently at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.

The Bank also received several key accolades during the ceremony, including the Category Award Winner for Environment Beyond the Business, the Sector Award Winner – Finance Sector, and recognition as one of the Top Ten Corporate Citizens. Speaking about these achievements, ESG Chairman, Ajantha De Vas Gunasekara of Sampath Bank, remarked, “This recognition stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to driving positive change across all facets of our operations. Sustainability is not merely a part of what we do; it is the essence of who we are as an organisation. At the heart of our journey lies a steadfast dedication to the pillars of ESG – Economic, Environmental, Social, and Governance ensuring that every initiative we undertake creates enduring value for our stakeholders. We are humbled and motivated to continue empowering communities, supporting livelihoods, and protecting our planet for future generations, while upholding the highest standards of governance and economic responsibility.”