Jonathan Alles, Managing Director/CEO, HNB (second from left) and Damith Pallewatte, DGM – Wholesale Banking Group, HNB (fourth from left) accepting the award on behalf of HNB.
HNB announced its recognition as a joint winner in the banking category for Excellence in Sustainability Reporting at the prestigious Sri Lanka Sustainability Awards, organized by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka. HNB’s Annual Report for 2022, ‘Built for Resilience,’ won Gold for its excellence in transparent reporting, accountability, and deploying responsible practices in sustainability.
“This achievement highlights our commitment to meeting and exceeding the highest standards of environmental, social, and governance practices. We are immensely proud to be recognized by the ACCA for our efforts in sustainability reporting, as it reinforces our resolve to continue leading the way in sustainable banking practices in Sri Lanka,” said Jonathan Alles, MD/CEO, HNB.
Aligned with the International Reporting Framework and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, HNB’s Annual Report provides a holistic view of the Bank’s social and environmental impacts. It also underscores HNB’s continuing efforts to integrate sustainable development and responsible banking into HNB’s corporate agenda and operations.
