The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) launched the Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2.0 on 5th of May 2025, marking a significant step in promoting a climate-resilient and socially inclusive financial system.
Acknowledging the impact of climate risks on price and financial stability, CBSL first introduced the Sustainable Finance Roadmap in 2019 to guide institutions in managing ESG risks and supporting green finance.
In response to global changes and the growing focus on sustainability, CBSL developed Roadmap 2.0 for 2025–2029 with support from the International Finance Corporation and the European Union under the EU-ACSIIS programme.
The roadmap was developed in partnership with key stakeholders including the SEC, IRCSL, CSE, SLBA, FHA, and various financial and government institutions.
Roadmap 2.0 sets out targeted actions for banks, non-banking institutions, capital markets, and insurance sectors to drive sustainable development, improve ESG risk management, enhance transparency, and strengthen coordination within the financial system.
