DFCC Bank, has been honoured with the Merit Award for Green Brand of the Year at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2023.
The award recognises the Bank’s three-decade-long journey towards environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
CEO at DFCC Bank, Thimal Perera said, “This achievement reflects our enduring commitment to sustainability and responsible banking. We are honoured to win an award as a Green Brand of the Year, a title that underscores our dedication to creating a positive impact on the environment and society.
“Driven by our Sustainability Strategy 2030, we aim to achieve ambitious goals across several KPIs, encapsulated by cross-cutting themes such as education, entrepreneurship, environment, emergency relief, elderly care, and exercise.
The Bank envisions a resilient business model that integrates green finance, sustainable entrepreneurship, and digital enablement, with the aim of becoming a leading contributor towards sustainability and being the Bank for Green Finance,” he said.
DFCC Bank’s proactive approach has also led to its accreditation by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in July 2023, further solidifying its position as a leading institution dedicated to climate action and being the first and only institution in Sri Lanka to have achieved this milestone.
GCF is the world’s largest fund for climate action, and accreditation empowers DFCC Bank to access concessionary funding to enable the financing of climate mitigation and adaptation projects costing up to USD 250 million per project across Sri Lanka.
Having undergone the rigourous process to secure GCF accreditation, DFCC Bank has joined the ranks of esteemed institutions worldwide that are at the forefront of combating climate change and building a sustainable future.
