ComBank Honored for Circular Economy Leadership by Global Finance 🌍

• Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been named the Asia Pacific regional winner of the Circular Economy Commitment award at the 2026 Sustainable Finance Awards in London. • The award recognizes leadership in financing initiatives that promote resource reuse and regeneration, supporting production models that are climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable. • The Bank’s Green Financing Strategy aligns with the CBSL Green Finance Taxonomy and UN SDGs, focusing on sectors including: - Climate-smart agriculture & Renewable energy - Waste management & Sustainable transport - Energy efficiency & Green buildings • Key Sustainability Metrics & Governance: - Utilization of the IFC’s Climate Assessment for Financial Institutions (CAFI) tool to quantify greenhouse gas emission reductions. - Development of a Climate Transition Plan with IFC support to reach national Net Zero targets by 2050. - Mandatory screening of all credit proposals against environmental and social risk considerations. • This regional win places the bank alongside global peers like Scotiabank, reinforcing its position in integrating ESG principles as a core strategic priority within the banking and finance sector. 📈