First Capital designates February as Month of Sustainability and Wellbeing

First Capital Holdings PLC has announced February as its Month of Sustainability and Wellbeing, reaffirming the group’s commitment to responsible growth by placing equal emphasis on environmental stewardship, social responsibility and employee well-being. 

First Capital’s sustainability journey is anchored in the belief that long-term success stems from empowering people through financial literacy and responsible social and environmental practices. At the heart of its agenda is a commitment to advancing financial stability, enabling individuals and communities to make informed financial decisions, build economic strength and contribute meaningfully to national development. This core focus is complemented by initiatives in community engagement, climate action and environmental protection, ensuring a balanced approach to sustainable growth. 

Aligned with SLFRS S2 and global best practices, the company champions programmes that promote inclusive progress, sustainable development and long-term well-being across Sri Lanka. By embedding financial literacy and sustainability into the core strategies, First Capital aspires to create a financially empowered and environmentally conscious nation.

The dedicated month-long initiative is designed to encourage reflection, engagement and action on issues that are central to the organisation’s long-term resilience, both as a business and as a community of people.

“At First Capital, sustainability is not a standalone concept or a periodic focus; it is integral to how we grow responsibly as an organisation,” said First Capital Holdings Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dilshan Wirasekara.

As part of the sustainability pillar, First Capital will roll out a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening environmental responsibility and leadership alignment. These include a corporate donation to Rebuild Sri Lanka in support of national recovery efforts, Project: Reducing Plastic Pollution and Protecting Sea Turtles, conducted in partnership with GenUth, a dedicated Board and Management Committee Sustainability Training Session, completion and communication of the Solar Power Project and circulation of weekly sustainability awareness flyers to promote simple, practical actions employees can adopt in their daily lives.

Complementing these efforts, the wellbeing component of the month will focus on both physical and mental health through a range of initiatives, including yoga and mindfulness sessions, bodyweight exercise programmes, healthy mornings featuring herbal drinks, regular wellness tips, designated ‘No Sugar Days’ encouraging tea without sugar and a dedicated session with a professional dietitian.

First Capital Holdings Head of Sustainability and Corporate Reporting Diluni Danushika said, “This month is about turning awareness into action and embedding sustainable thinking into everyday behaviour, not just policies.”

Employees across the company are encouraged to actively participate in the initiatives throughout the month, whether by attending sessions, supporting sustainability projects or making small, conscious changes in their daily routines.