📈 IEPSL CEO Forum: Navigating ESG Amid Economic Recovery

The Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL) will host a high-level CEO Forum tomorrow, 30 January 2026, focused on maintaining Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards during economic hardship. The event serves as a precursor to the EcoConvergence 2026 technical sessions. • Strategic Mandatory Compliance: As of January 2025, Sri Lanka has adopted SLFRS S1 and S2 sustainability disclosure standards. All listed entities on the Colombo Stock Exchange are mandated to achieve full compliance by 2026. • Key Economic Drivers: • Green Productivity: Aims to combine environmental stewardship with cost savings and profitability. • Growth Potential: The Asia-Pacific green economy is estimated to drive up to US$ 120 Bn in GDP growth and create 900,000 new jobs. • Export Market Access: Robust ESG credentials are now non-negotiable for exporters to retain access to the European Union and other major global trading partners. • Expert Panel: • Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe (Central Bank Governor) on financial stability and sustainable development. • Kapila Rajapakse (CEA Director General) on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape. • Prof. Sugeeth Patabandige on the shift of capital toward environmentally responsible enterprises. The forum emphasizes that for the private sector, sustainability has transitioned from a discretionary initiative to a critical strategic growth lever for national economic resilience.