Sampath Bank Named Runner-Up for Sustainability Reporting at ACCA Awards 2025 📈

• Sampath Bank PLC was recognized as the Runner-Up in the Banking Category at the ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards 2025, held recently at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. • The award honors the Bank’s Integrated Annual Report 2024, highlighting its commitment to transparent ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosures and responsible banking practices. • Key reporting strengths identified: • Integration of financial performance with environmental and social impact. • Alignment with global frameworks including GRI Standards, Integrated Reporting Framework, and TCFD. • Focus on sustainable financing and stakeholder engagement to drive long-term resilience. • Significance: The recognition reinforces the role of the banking sector in Sri Lanka's economic stability by embedding sustainability into risk management and strategic decision-making. • Note: The awards, organized by ACCA Sri Lanka since 2004, serve as a benchmark for corporate transparency and value creation within the national economy.