📈 First Capital Leads Sri Lankan Capital Markets in Global Sustainability Milestones

Sri Lanka's capital markets sector saw major sustainability advancements as First Capital Holdings PLC secured multiple local and global affiliations during FY 2025/26, driving responsible finance and climate accountability. • Global Firsts & Affiliations: First Capital became the first investment institution globally to receive the Certificate of Acceptance from the SSCI (European Organisation for Sustainable Development). It is also Sri Lanka’s first investment institution to join the UN Global Compact (UNGC), UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP), and the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF). • Responsible Investment & Governance: Subsidiary First Capital Asset Management became the first Sri Lankan corporate entity to join the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). Board and senior management underwent SLFRS S1 and S2 training to strengthen climate-related reporting readiness. • Social & Environmental Impact: • Environment: Installed rooftop solar power systems at Deal Place and partnered with the WNPS PLANT initiative for central highland forest restoration. • Financial Literacy: Engaged over 1,000 students via the 'investED' university outreach programme and expanded education through the 'Stock Talk' series. • Inclusion & Community: Launched the 'FinPowerHer' programme for women's financial participation and contributed Rs. 15 million to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund alongside youth entrepreneurship partnerships with Hatch. • Future Outlook: Based on provisional data for the financial year, the group will next focus on operationalising its PCAF-aligned financed emissions baseline and expanding sustainability disclosure readiness.