Commenting on the significance of the OCB’s performance at this year’s awards, Director/CEO Malindu Ranasinghe commented on the importance of sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship to the Business School’s business model. “Oxford College of Business is delighted to receive two of the most important accolades at the 2019 Best Corporate Citizen Awards and I give all Glory and Honour to Christ alone for this great achievement. Oxford College of Business’s position as one of Sri Lanka’s largest and most respected private higher education institutions comes with a great deal of responsibility. As a higher education provider that has elevated sustainability and commitment to the planet to defining characteristics, we are determined to ensure that all of OCB’s operations are not only geared towards ensuring a strong top and bottom line performance, but are also aligned with the needs of Sri Lankan society and its economy.”
Consequently, Oxford College of Business has continuously channelled investment into projects that are designed to empower customers, spark opportunities for job and wealth creation, while facilitating the development of infrastructure and other projects vital to placing the Sri Lankan economy on a more sustainable trajectory. “Our resounding performance at the CCC Best Corporate Citizen Awards 2019 is emblematic of our commitment to value creation – socially, environmentally and economically. Oxford College of Business has long been involved in the process of shared value creation at every level of the Sri Lankan economy. In this manner, we have been able to promote educational empowerment for a substantial segment of the Sri Lankan society.”
Oxford College of Business has also diligently channelled investment into projects of national significance and also initiated multiple sustainability projects as part of the Oxford College of Business’s Green Pledge including: tree planting, and e-waste reduction campaigns in addition to investments into green classrooms, energy efficient classrooms. Elaborating on the strategies and policies that contributed towards the Company’s remarkable performance at this year’s awards, Mr. Malindu Ranasinghe reiterated the need for all Sri Lankan corporates to actively engage in sustainable practices. “Social and environmental sustainability are no longer factors which can be added on to an existing business model.
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