Sustainability, for SAGT, has always been a journey of intent. Since formalising our commitment in 2018, we have continued to strengthen the course we have set for ourselves by steadily embedding responsible business practices into the way we operate, grow and serve. As Sri Lanka’s first public private partnership container terminal, and as a key connector of global trade, we recognise the responsibility that comes with our role. Our investments in decarbonisation, effective water and waste management, digitisation and automation reflect our determination to make operations more environmentally friendly, smarter and more efficient. At the same time, our focus on employee development, wellbeing, safety and equal opportunities for women continues to strengthen the people at the heart of our progress. In a world where priorities shift quickly and technology continues to redefine our industry, our direction remains clear. We do not see sustainability as a destination to be reached, but as a course to be kept to. Through every incremental improvement, every responsible decision and every step taken with our stakeholders in mind, SAGT remains committed to staying our course.
SheWorks is a collaboration of 15 leading Sri Lankan companies across a range of sectors which began in March 2018. Participating companies are implementing business solutions that help boost the quality and quantity of jobs for women and men in the private sector, which is good for business, employees, communities and the economy.
Download Report-Sri Lankan Businesses Advance Gender EqualityThe World Ocean Council (WOC) is a global, cross-sectoral ocean industry leadership alliance committed to “Corporate Ocean Responsibility”, developed by and for the private sector, with a unique and multi-sectoral approach to address cross-cutting issues affecting ocean sustainable development, science and stewardship of the seas.
As a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption, and to take action in support of UN goals.
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