Sampath Bank introduces cycling club encouraging employees to ride to work

Colombo team comprising of Sampath Bank PLC Senior Deputy General Manager Group Marketing, Deposit Mobilisation and Digitalisation Tharaka Ranwala and Sampath Bank PLC Group Chief Human Resource Officer Lalith Weragoda set off on inaugural Cycle to Work initiative

Sampath Bank recently introduced Cycle to Work, a programme promoting an eco-friendly, healthy and economical mode of transportation for all employees. 

The Cycle to Work initiative was launched with a ceremonial event at Diyatha Uyana on June 16. The enthusiastic participation of nearly 100 cyclists signalled an auspicious beginning to this programme. 

Sampath Bank employees--not just in Colombo but at all 229 branches islandwide--are being encouraged and incentivised to adopt this alternative mode of transportation and ride to work. Riders who join will receive a complimentary cycling kit and will be provided with special training for safer riding on 
city streets. 

Safe parking spaces in security-patrolled areas are being provided, as are facilities for showering and changing. Bank employees who would like to invest in a bicycle can purchase one through a six-month zero percent instalment plan for those holding a Sampath Mastercard, Visa or American Express credit card. As an added incentive, the bank has authorised flexible working hours for all cyclists to avoid riding during peak traffic times.

“This is another example of a simple intervention that has the potential to pay huge environmental dividends and is part of the bank’s ongoing commitment to reduce its carbon footprint. It’s the first of many such initiatives the bank has planned,” said Sampath Bank PLC Managing Director Nanda Fernando.