📊 Hambantota Port Integrates ESG to Drive Sustainable Growth

• Overview: Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) and parent firm CMPort are shifting from traditional CSR to integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, embedding sustainable practices directly into core commercial operations to strengthen Sri Lanka’s role as a logistics & maritime hub. • Social & Community Impact: • Education: Rebuilt Tissapura Junior School to improve long-term educational infrastructure. • Livelihoods: Developed "Hope Village" in Kandagasmankada, boosting community infrastructure, resilience, and employability for 2,000+ residents. • Environmental & Wildlife Initiatives: • Conservation: Launched "Save Ali Pancha" in partnership with the Department of Wildlife Conservation and WNPS to mitigate human-elephant conflict via scientific research and technology. • Marine Ecosystems: Partnered with the Ocean University of Sri Lanka to research coral communities within the port area, bridging scientific analysis with commercial port operations.