Setting New Standards for Environmental Responsibility in Higher Education

Colombo, 19 November 2025 — Oxford College of Business (OCB), Sri Lanka’s leading private higher education institution, has once again solidified its reputation as a national sustainability leader, achieving three major wins at the prestigious Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability (BCCS) Awards 2025, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

Oxford College of Business was honoured with:
• Corporate Environmental Commitment Award– Winner
• Triple Bottom Line Award: Environmental Sustainability (Planet) – Winner
• Knowledge Services Sector – Winner

This rare triple recognition positions Oxford College of Business as the highest-performing institution in the higher education sector at this year’s awards — demonstrating that academic institutions can and must play a leading role in advancing Sri Lanka’s environmental stewardship and responsible growth agenda.

A Higher Education Institution Redefining Corporate Citizenship

Now in its 22nd year, the BCCS Awards remain Sri Lanka’s most respected platform for sustainability leadership and corporate accountability. The 2025 judging framework placed heightened focus on measurable outcomes, scientific reporting, and the credibility of environmental claims — setting a significantly elevated bar for recognition.

Oxford College of Business excelled across all assessment categories, showcasing the institution’s dedication to decarbonisation, circularity, green infrastructure, responsible resource use, and evidence-based ESG governance.

From renewable solar installations and water-sensitive campus design to digitalised resource tracking and student-led climate innovation projects, Oxford College of Business continues to evolve its campus into a micro-ecosystem for regenerative learning and sustainability innovation.

A Leadership Philosophy Rooted in Stewardship

Commenting on the achievement, Malindu Ranasinghe, Director/CEO of Oxford College of Business, stated: “For us, sustainability is not a requirement — it is a responsibility. As an institution that shapes the next generation of business leaders, we believe our actions must reflect the world we want our students to build. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to environmental accountability and purposeful value creation. Above all, I give glory to God, whose grace continues to guide and strengthen the mission entrusted to us.”

Turning Knowledge into Impact

Mrs. Tracey McPeake, Head of Sustainability at Oxford College of Business, added:
“These awards reflect the collective effort of our students, faculty, and sustainability working groups who turn knowledge into impact every day. We have embedded environmental consciousness into our learning models, infrastructure and culture — ensuring sustainability is not a subject taught, but a principle lived. Our goal is simple: to inspire leaders who understand that profit must never come at the expense of the planet.”

Advancing National Progress Through Education

Oxford College of Business continues to champion the integration of sustainability into Sri Lanka’s economic and social transformation. By aligning its operations with global ESG frameworks while delivering meaningful local outcomes, Oxford College of Business is driving progress not only for the institution but for the nation.

These recognitions at the BCCS Awards 2025 add to an outstanding year of achievements for OCB, including top honours in Asia’s sustainability and integrated reporting arenas and recognition as one of Sri Lanka’s Most Loved Corporate Brands.

As the country works toward a resilient and regenerative future, Oxford College of Business stands committed to leading higher education into an era where learning and sustainability go hand-in-hand.

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Two exceptional women from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) have made the nation proud by winning top honours at the prestigious SAFA Women Leadership Awards, a regional platform that celebrates excellence, leadership, and impact among women in the accounting profession across South Asia.

CA Sri Lanka member, Pyumi Sumanasekara, was honoured with the “ESG Visionary Woman Award” while CA Student Dinali Jayasinghe won the “Rising Woman Student Award – CA” at a grand event held at Cinnamon Life.

Out of seven competitive categories open to SAFA member countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka, Sumanasekara, and Jayasinghe emerged victorious, showcasing the remarkable talent and leadership nurtured within CA Sri Lanka fraternity.

Sumanasekara, currently serves as a Partner – Climate Change & Sustainability Services at KPMG, and brings over 18 years of experience in audit, assurance, and advisory, including more than 16 years focused on ESG and climate change. Her global expertise spans London, the Middle East, and Asia. Her leadership in ESG strategy, governance, and reporting has established her as a visionary in driving sustainable transformation across industries. She has a Master’s Degree in Financial Economics.

Jayasinghe, is currently an Assistant Manager in Audit and Assurance at Deloitte Sri Lanka. She ranked first in the CA Sri Lanka Business Level Examination in June 2021. She also holds a first-class degree in Accounting from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

The SAFA Women Leadership Awards serve as a beacon of inspiration for future generations of accounting professionals, with the awards underscoring the importance of empowering women to lead with purpose, drive innovation, and make meaningful contributions to society and the profession.

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