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Strengthening climate accountability through global carbon accounting standards

Siyapatha Finance PLC has announced its official membership in the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), marking a significant milestone in the Company’s sustainability journey and reinforcing its commitment to responsible finance and climate action. The membership reflects Siyapatha Finance’s continued efforts to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into…

Siyapatha Finance PLC has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), a global collaboration of over 770 financial institutions across six continents. This significant step underscores the company's dedication to responsible finance and climate action, as it integrates Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into its business strategy.

The PCAF framework will enable Siyapatha Finance to measure and disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its financing activities, enhancing climate transparency and informed decision-making on sustainable finance opportunities. Siyapatha Finance's Chief Executive Officer, Mathisha Hewavitharana, emphasized the company's long-term vision of embedding sustainability into its business operations, while Senior Regional Manager Amila Bambarandage highlighted the importance of adopting global best practices in carbon accounting to strengthen the company's climate-related disclosures and contribute to Sri Lanka's sustainable development goals.

By becoming part of the PCAF network, Siyapatha Finance joins a growing community of financial institutions committed to embedding carbon accountability into financial decision-making, supporting long-term value creation for customers, stakeholders, communities, and the environment.

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