## LB Finance Honoured for Sustainability and Digital Innovation at ICSDB 2025 š
LB Finance PLC secured two prestigious awards at the 4th International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB 2025), highlighting its leadership in the financial services sector. ā¢ Key Awards & Achievements: Digital Personal Loan Granting Scheme (Bronze Award): A fully digital initiative integrated into the LB CIM mobile app. It utilizes AI-driven algorithms for eligibility assessment, reducing paperwork and manual intervention. Journey Towards a Low Carbon Future (Merit Award): Recognised for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including financed emissions, with independent assurance. ā¢ Strategic Impact: Digital Transformation: The move accelerates ICT/BPM integration within banking, enhancing digital literacy and providing seamless customer experiences. Sustainability: By addressing its environmental footprint and financed emissions, the company aligns with Sri Lanka's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Operational Efficiency: The shift to AI-backed decision-making underscores a commitment to a future-ready financial ecosystem and reduced operational carbon output. ā¢ National Context: The recognition reinforces the role of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in driving national digital inclusion and environmentally responsible business models.