Sri Lanka Climate Fund ‘well c on track to achieve Rs 51 million annual income target’

Sri Lanka’s leading exporters are accelerating their climate compliance efforts as global markets tighten environmental regulations, with the Sri Lanka Climate Fund (SLCF) reporting its strongest surge yet in greenhouse gas verification, carbon credit certification and sustainability advisory services.

- By IrHaM N1zaM

Harshani Abeyrathne: 'SL's exporters cannot lag'

Official data from the Ministry of Environment shows that SLCF generated Rs. 38.29 million as of October 31, 2025—well on track to achieve its Rs. 51.6 million annual target, signaling growing private-sector recognition that climate reporting is no longer voluntary but an economic imperative.

Harshani Abeyrathne, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Climate Change Secretariat highlighted urgency for accelerated compliance across industries.

“Sri Lankan exporters cannot afford to lag behind. International buyers now expect scientifically verified emissions data and credible decarbonisation plans. Without these, our exporters risk losing access to key markets, Abeyrathne warned.

She emphasised that SLCF’s verification and certification mechanisms are critical national tools for companies navigating new climate disclosure rules emerging across Europe, North America and parts of Asia.