169-2 Communicating Sustainability: Six Recommendations for Listed Companies (version 2)

Summary

This guide will help companies listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange address topics related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in their communications, as these aspects are among the factors influencing investment decisions by institutional and retail investors. The guide consolidates the current practices of investors and issuers and aims to provide guidance. It consists of useful recommendations related to sustainability reporting for companies.

Communicating Sustainability: Six Recommendations for Listed Companies (version 2)

Issuer

Sri Lanka

Year

2019

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Colombo Stock Exchange (Stock Exchange)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Retail trade

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions