Commercial Bank Drives Nationwide Conservation Effort Across 20 Locations š
⢠Initiative Overview: Commercial Bank of Ceylon organized an island-š Commercial Bank Drives Island-wide Coastal and Aquatic Cleanup for ICCD 2026 ⢠National CSR Initiative: Commercial Bank of Ceylon organized a island-wide environmental effort on International Coastal Cleanup Day (19 Sept 2026) under its 'Forward Together for a Cleaner Future' sustainability platform. ⢠Widespread Reach: Spanned 20 key locations across Sri Lanka, comprising 16 coastal sites (including Mount Lavinia, Galle Face, Point Pedro, Trincomalee) and 4 inland waterways (including Mahaweli River, Parakrama Samudraya). ⢠Strategic Partnerships: Conducted in collaboration with technical partner Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka, government bodies, local communities, and bank volunteers. ⢠Sustainability Focus: Aligns with the banking leader's formal adoption of SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) as a priority goal, reinforcing its position as Sri Lanka's first 100% carbon-neutral bank and top-ranked local bank in financial services.