21 October 2024 12:06 am Views - 56
SLT-Mobitel earned global recognition, securing a Gold and a Certificate of Honour at the prestigious 38th Annual International ARC Awards held recently.
The competition is acclaimed as the world’s largest annual report competition, felicitating companies having achieved an international mark of excellence in annual reports.
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC 2023 annual report was adjudged the Gold winner in the Illustrations: Telecommunications Category for the annual report titled ‘We are an ‘App’ of Life’. The company was also awarded a Certificate of Honour in the Specialised AR – Integrated AR and ESG Category.
The achievement celebrates SLT-Mobitel’s world-class standards in annual reporting and reinforces its position as a leader in the telecommunications industry, in Sri Lanka and on the global stage.
The international acknowledgement also highlights SLT-Mobitel’s commitment to transparency, creativity and excellence in corporate reporting. The company’s innovative approach in presenting its annual report as ‘We are an ‘App’ of Life’ resonated strongly with the judges, earning the top honours in the telecommunications sector.
Furthermore, the recognition in the Specialised AR – Integrated AR and ESG Category also emphasises SLT-Mobitel’s dedication to comprehensive reporting on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.
The 38th edition of the ARC Awards, known as the Academy Awards of Annual Reports, endorses the highest standards in producing annual reports. Only entries scoring in the top 30 percent are considered award-worthy, highlighting the significance of SLT-Mobitel’s achievement. The 2024 competition received 1,550 entries from 32 countries, of which Sri Lanka Telecom PLC stood out, securing the accolades.
The ARC Awards, presented by MerComm, Inc., are judged by a panel of distinguished industry experts. Winning entries demonstrate exceptional value to shareholders, effectively communicating the company’s story.