Hirdaramani extends sustainability, CSR reach to Mullaitivu

?Following the opening of its newest factory in Mullaitivu, the Hirdaramani group is also actively implementing its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability programmes in the region. 

Mahapola Lotto launches ‘Diviyata Diriya’ CSR initiative

?Continuing its efforts to build Sri Lanka’s micro business sector, lotteries innovator Mahapola Lotto has launched a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at trishaw drivers. 

CTC’s CSR programme recognized as one of the best in Asia

?Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) was recognized in the Social Empowerment Category at the recently concluded Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards (AREA) 2015 held in Macau. 

Walkers Equipment donates Sany operation, maintenance simulator to CETRAC

?Sany International Development Limited together with Walkers Equipment Limited handed over a Sany operation and maintenance simulator to the Construction Equipment Training Centre (CETRAC).

ComBank reaffirms support for nature

?The CSR Trust of Commercial Bank has sponsored the publication of a book on the biodiversity and environment of Sri Lanka to encourage initiatives that increase awareness of these subjects and the importance of environment protection. 

Kanrich Finance showcases admirable humane gesture

?Sacrificing his own life, Saman Kumara saved the life of a child hit by a train at the Ragama railway station, recently. This humane gesture cost him in losing both his legs.

Fashion Bug celebrates Environment Day with CSR programme

?Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading retail clothing stores with over 16 outlets islandwide, continued its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities with a project especially designed for the World Environment Day, namely ‘Puruduwenna’. 

Cargills Bank performs charitable acts, introduces special offers for anniversary

?Cargills Bank, Sri Lanka’s newest commercial bank, commences month-long anniversary celebrations with charity programmes and banking services to encourage a new savings culture. 

Hayleys CKD – CSR water initiative wins Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Award 2015

?Puritas Private Limited brought home the prestigious Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards 2015 under the category of SME Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - Drinking water based broad-spectrum community development project.

Sampath’s CSR efforts recognized at Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards

?Sampath Bank, the third largest private commercial bank in Sri Lanka and renowned for its innovative approaches to banking, has been awarded the prestigious Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Award 2015 under the Health Promotion category. 

AIA Poson Safety programme saves 24 lives this Poson

This year’s AIA Poson Safety Programme deployed more lifesavers,

Reckitt Benckiser partners Health Ministry in dengue awareness drive

Reckitt Benckiser, the global leader in healthcare and hygiene brands,

Diva organises ‘jasmine mal dansala’ in Thanthirimale

Poson Poya every June celebrates the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka during..

LBCH partners with ASMET to drive HIV&AIDS awareness

The Lanka Business Coalition on HIV and AIDS (LBCH) recently signed a Memorandum Understanding

Holcim introduces masons.lk to promote certified, endorsed masons

With the objective of promoting the skills of existing masons across the country,

Coca-Cola refreshes pilgrims on Poson

Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka recently participated in Poson Poya Day celebrations,

Etisalat holds spectacle dansala for third consecutive year

The Etisalat spectacle dansala held for the third consecutive year saw the distribution of over...

Expolanka and Expo Freight celebrates Environment Day with Bulb for Bulb campaign

Taking another step in its series of engaged environmental sustainability projects,

Sustainable consumption – John Keells way

?Human prosperity need not cost the earth. Living sustainably is about doing more and better with less. It is about knowing that rising rates of natural resource use and the environmental impacts that occur are not a necessary by-product of economic growth.

NDB ‘Ithuru Karana Maga’ advocates careful consumption

?This June, the World Environment Day is celebrated around the globe under the theme, ‘Seven Billion Dreams, One Planet. Consume with Care’, which expresses the challenge of creating opportunities for inclusive and sustainable economic development....

Union assurance CSR creates strong impact in 1Q

?Union Assurance has continued to deliver strong and dependable solutions for a host of Sri Lankan individuals and families. With its unique combination of service excellence...

Softlogic Finance launches “Clean zone” in Colombo city office

Showcasing the importance of keeping the environment clean, Softlogic Finance took another step to show their responsibility towards the society by launching “Softlogic Finance Clean Zone” at the Colombo city office recently. 

MasterCard applauds apparel sector employee welfare initiatives

?MasterCard Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives, R. B. Santosh Kumar recently met up with the Secretary General of the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), Tuli Cooray and discussed the Ransalu Pranama worker welfare program.

MillenniumIT conducts ‘Transformers’ programme for Moratuwa Uni undergrads

?MillenniumIT, the largest software product-engineering organisation in Sri Lanka, conducted a specially designed skill-enhancement programme for students at the University of Moratuwa. 

Laugfs ‘Sathkara’ visits elders’ home during Vesak

?Laugfs recently visited the Grace Perera Home for the Elders at Dehiwala in an initiative to share the caring spirit of the Vesak season with the elderly residents and children at the Home. 

ComBank sponsors mega show for Lankans in Bahrain

?More than 750 Sri Lankans resident in Bahrain were treated to a multifaceted entertainment show sponsored by Commercial Bank recently as part of its efforts to promote its remittance services in that country. 

Sampath Bank empowers Year-5 scholarship students for seventh year

?Reiterating their commitment to the country’s future, Sampath Bank announced the launch of its annual “Pahe Sishyathwa” programme for the seventh consecutive year, with the commencing of the much anticipated “Pahe Sishyathwa” Seminar Series on May 23 in Matara. 

Expolanka provides fresh pipe-borne water to Rathugala indigenous community

?In line with the group’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme ‘Outreach’, Expolanka Holdings’ CSR arm took charge of funding and executing a spring water channel project to provide fresh pipe-borne water to the indigenous community in Rathugala consisting of around 450 members. 

MoneyGram brings loved ones closer this Avurudu

?MoneyGram sponsored the events organised by local communities in four key locations around the country, including Kandy, Negombo, Kuliyapitiya and Ambalangoda.

Janashakthi sponsors traffic warden uniforms for five schools in Nuwara Eliya

?Showcasing its commitment towards traffic safety, Janashakthi Insurance recently stepped forward to provide five schools in the Nuwara Eliya District with special traffic warden uniforms, as a pilot project.