Sustainability Summit 2026
Leading with a Sustainable Mindset

A national‑level sustainability forum connecting policy, capital, corporates and governance.

Date Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Time 3.00 PM – 8.00 PM
Venue Cumulus Ballroom, Cinnamon Life, Colombo
CPD Credit 6 Hours Accredited
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Sustainability is the Core
of Strategy and Governance

No longer a peripheral concern — sustainability drives market confidence, capital allocation, and long-term resilience for Sri Lanka's corporate sector.

01

Sustainability as Strategy

Integrating environmental and social factors into core business models to drive long-term value creation.

02

Market Confidence

Building trust with global investors through transparent, comparable, and reliable disclosures aligned with SLFRS S1 & S2.

03

Governance

Ensuring board-level accountability and oversight over emerging climate and transition risks.

04

Transition Finance

Unlocking capital necessary to fund the pivot toward a low-carbon and resilient economy.

Designed for
Decision-Makers

For leaders navigating the intersection of capital markets, governance, and sustainability.

01

CEOs & Board Members

Understand emerging governance expectations and board-level climate risk oversight responsibilities.

02

Investors & CFOs

Gain insights into transition finance and assessing the reliability of corporate sustainability disclosures.

03

Policymakers & Regulators

Collaborate on aligning national frameworks with global standard-setters including ISSB.

04

Sustainability Leaders

Master SLFRS S1 & S2 — the new rules changing reporting, investment, and credibility.

2

Expert Sessions

12+

Global & Local Speakers

6

CPD Hours

1

Inaugural Summit

Distinguished Speakers & Panellists

Key figures shaping the national and global sustainability discourse.

Prof. Subhash Abhayawansa SA
Speaker

Prof. Subhash Abhayawansa

Professor of Accounting, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

Elsevier Top 2% Global Scientist (2024)

Shailesh Tyagi ST
Speaker

Shailesh Tyagi

Partner, Sustainability & Climate Leader

Deloitte South Asia

Sharath Martin SM
Speaker

Sharath Martin

Senior Policy Consultant

ACCA Asia Pacific

Nilupa Perera NP
Speaker

Nilupa Perera

Chief Regulatory Officer

Colombo Stock Exchange

Pyumi Sumanasekara PS
Speaker

Pyumi Sumanasekara

Partner, ESG, Global Assurance, Family Business & Board Governance

KPMG Sri Lanka

Arina Kok AK
Speaker

Arina Kok

EY Asia-Pacific Climate Change Advisory Leader; ASEAN Climate Change & Sustainability Services Co-Leader; Malaysia CCaSS Leader

Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd

Prins Perera PP
Panellist

Prins Perera

Senior Vice President & Head of Treasury

DFCC Bank PLC

Dr. Rohan Fernando RF
Panellist

Dr. Rohan Fernando

Director

Aitken Spence PLC

Dulani Sirisena DS
Panellist

Dulani Sirisena

Team Leader – Sustainable Growth

UNDP Sri Lanka

Mohan Thanthirige MT
Panellist

Mohan Thanthirige

Group Financial Controller

John Keells Holdings PLC

Prashani Illangasekera PI
Panellist

Prashani Illangasekera

Head – Group ESG

Hayleys PLC

Sampath Jayawardena SJ
Panellist

Sampath Jayawardena

Senior Director, Climate Change & Sustainability Services

Ernst & Young

L. L. Suranga Indunil LI
Panellist

L. L. Suranga Indunil

Group Head – Risk & Control

Brandix Apparel Ltd.

Setting the Stage

Azusa Kubota AK
Keynote Speaker

Azusa Kubota

Resident Representative

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sri Lanka

"From stronger governance and transparent disclosure to green finance and resilient growth, this is where Sri Lanka's sustainable future comes to life."

From Strategy to Financing the Transition

Building Trust. Mobilising Capital. Delivering Impact.

Prof. Subhash Abhayawansa SA
Speaker

Prof. Subhash Abhayawansa

Professor of Accounting, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

Elsevier Top 2% Global Scientist (2024)

Shailesh Tyagi ST
Speaker

Shailesh Tyagi

Partner, Sustainability & Climate Leader

Deloitte South Asia

Nilupa Perera NP
Speaker

Nilupa Perera

Chief Regulatory Officer

Colombo Stock Exchange

Pyumi Sumanasekara PS
Speaker

Pyumi Sumanasekara

Partner, ESG, Global Assurance, Family Business & Board Governance

KPMG Sri Lanka

Panel
Prins Perera PP
Panellist

Prins Perera

Senior Vice President & Head of Treasury

DFCC Bank PLC

Dr. Rohan Fernando RF
Panellist

Dr. Rohan Fernando

Director

Aitken Spence PLC

Dulani Sirisena DS
Panellist

Dulani Sirisena

Team Leader – Sustainable Growth

UNDP Sri Lanka

Beyond Disclosure

How IFRS S1 & S2 Influence Investor Decisions · Quest for Credible Sustainability Information

Arina Kok AK
Speaker

Arina Kok

EY Asia-Pacific Climate Change Advisory Leader; ASEAN Climate Change & Sustainability Services Co-Leader; Malaysia CCaSS Leader

Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd

Sharath Martin SM
Speaker

Sharath Martin

Senior Policy Consultant

ACCA Asia Pacific

Panel
Mohan Thanthirige MT
Panellist

Mohan Thanthirige

Group Financial Controller

John Keells Holdings PLC

Prashani Illangasekera PI
Panellist

Prashani Illangasekera

Head – Group ESG

Hayleys PLC

Sampath Jayawardena SJ
Panellist

Sampath Jayawardena

Senior Director, Climate Change & Sustainability Services

Ernst & Young

L. L. Suranga Indunil LI
Panellist

L. L. Suranga Indunil

Group Head – Risk & Control

Brandix Apparel Ltd.

Masters of Ceremonies

Vinura Jayawardena VJ
Compere

Vinura Jayawardena

Dumindra Rupasinghe DR
Compere

Dumindra Rupasinghe

26 May 2026

Executive-level sessions structured around outcomes, partnerships, and impact.

Keynote Speech
Setting the Stage
3:35 PM – 3:45 PM
+

An opening address setting the strategic context for the summit's discussions on sustainability, governance, and transition finance.

Keynote Speaker

AK Azusa Kubota
AK
Azusa Kubota

Resident Representative

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sri Lanka

Keynote Speaker
Session 1
From Strategy to Financing the Transition
3:45 PM – 6:10 PM
+

Integrating sustainability into core corporate strategy and the mechanisms to secure financing for the transition to a low-carbon economy. Building Trust. Mobilising Capital. Delivering Impact.

Speakers

SA Prof. Subhash Abhayawansa
SA
Prof. Subhash Abhayawansa

Professor of Accounting

Swinburne University, Australia

Speaker
ST Shailesh Tyagi
ST
Shailesh Tyagi

Partner, Sustainability & Climate Leader

Deloitte South Asia

Speaker
NP Nilupa Perera
NP
Nilupa Perera

Chief Regulatory Officer

Colombo Stock Exchange

Speaker
PS Pyumi Sumanasekara
PS
Pyumi Sumanasekara

Partner, ESG, Global Assurance, Family Business & Board Governance

KPMG Sri Lanka

Speaker

Panel Members

PP Prins Perera
PP
Prins Perera

SVP & Head of Treasury

DFCC Bank PLC

Panellist
RF Dr. Rohan Fernando
RF
Dr. Rohan Fernando

Director

Aitken Spence PLC

Panellist
DS Dulani Sirisena
DS
Dulani Sirisena

Team Leader – Sustainable Growth

UNDP Sri Lanka

Panellist
Session 2
Beyond Disclosure
6:10 PM – 7:40 PM
+

Moving past compliance to explore how robust sustainability reporting — particularly IFRS S1 & S2 — drives operational change, accountability, and investor trust.

Speakers

AK Arina Kok
AK
Arina Kok

EY Asia-Pacific Climate Change Advisory Leader; ASEAN CCaSS Co-Leader; Malaysia CCaSS Leader

Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd

Speaker
SM Sharath Martin
SM
Sharath Martin

Senior Policy Consultant

ACCA Asia Pacific

Speaker

Panel Members

MT Mohan Thanthirige
MT
Mohan Thanthirige

Group Financial Controller

John Keells Holdings PLC

Panellist
PI Prashani Illangasekera
PI
Prashani Illangasekera

Head – Group ESG

Hayleys PLC

Panellist
SJ Sampath Jayawardena
SJ
Sampath Jayawardena

Senior Director, Climate Change & Sustainability Services

Ernst & Young

Panellist
LI L. L. Suranga Indunil
LI
L. L. Suranga Indunil

Group Head – Risk & Control

Brandix Apparel Ltd.

Panellist

Supported by Global Leaders

Certified Sustainability Reporting & Strategy Advisor

An internationally recognised professional designation shaping the future of responsible business.

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Level 1
Foundation Level

Advanced Certificate in Sustainability Reporting & Strategy

Level 2
Application Level

Diploma in Sustainability Reporting & Strategy

Level 3
Expert Level

Higher Diploma in Sustainability Reporting & Strategy

Contact Us

Have questions about the Inaugural Sustainability Summit 2026? Our team is ready to help.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, #30A, Malalasekera Mawatha, Colombo 07

Tel: 011 235 2000  ·  www.casrilanka.com