Sampath Bank Named Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility 🏆

Sampath Bank PLC was crowned Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 in Singapore. The recognition highlights the bank's commitment to community resilience, climate adaptation, and sustainable rural economic growth. • Key Initiative: The flagship 'Wewata Jeewayak' program drove major impact in 2025: • Investment: Rs. 63.7 million (~US$ 190,000) • Tank Projects: 11 new irrigation tank restorations • Reach: 14,780 beneficiaries and 3,370 acres of rejuvenated paddy land • Efficiency: Reduces agricultural water wastage by 20% to 30% • Economic & Social Impact: • Strengthens agriculture and national food security by preserving water for additional cultivation seasons • Broadens rural development via capacity building, financial literacy, agri-training, and women-led agri-entrepreneurship • Protects natural ecosystems via 'A Breath to the Ocean' (coral reefs, mangroves, ocean plastics, turtle conservation) and supports healthcare and education