Aitken Spence wins the Grand Slam Award as the Best Corporate Citizen of 2024

Dr. Rohan Fernando, Executive Director Aitken Spence PLC receiving the Grand Slam Award

Aitken Spence Team with the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award

Aitken Spence PLC emerged as the overall winner and received the prestigious Grand Slam Award for winning the award 5 times at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards (BCCSA) 2024 organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. This is a remarkable milestone for the organisation that has been a pioneer in sustainability as a corporate strategy in Sri Lanka.  Moreover, Aitken Spence is the only corporate in Sri Lanka to be ranked among the Top 10 Corporate Citizens for an unmatched 19 consecutive years. The stellar performance across the key award categories showcases Aitken Spence Group’s holistic approach to sustainability and its pioneering role in shaping responsible corporate practices in Sri Lanka and beyond with its diversified business portfolio in over 10 countries.   

The BCCSA is a premier platform that honours businesses demonstrating exemplary performance in environmental, social, economic and governance (ESG) practices. In addition to the crowning achievement of winning the Overall Award and Grand Slam Award, Aitken Spence was recognised in multiple categories, further reinforcing its position as a trailblazer in sustainable and inclusive business practices:  

Top Ten Best Corporate Citizens Award  

Winner of Diversified Holdings Sector Award

Winner of Best Presentation of the Application  

Winner of Supplier Relations Category Award

Winner of Community Relations Category Award

Winner of Continuous Commitment Award for Community Relations

These awards celebrate Aitken Spence's efforts to integrate sustainability into its diverse portfolio of businesses while maintaining a steadfast commitment to stakeholder engagement, community upliftment, prioritising and supporting local suppliers and transparent reporting.  

Commenting on this achievement, “We are extremely proud to have won this award as the commitment of our teams and bold steps taken by our leadership at Aitken Spence has paved the way for us to create our mark in corporate sustainability, not just in Sri Lanka but on a global stage. Our teams across the Group have innovated sustainability at Aitken Spence to touch lives meaningfully through our operations. These awards are a testimony of their untiring efforts”, Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director, Aitken Spence PLC.  

These recognitions reaffirm Aitken Spence’s position as a leader in corporate responsibility. The company’s dedication to environmental impact control, socioeconomic development, and governance places it at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape, showcasing how businesses can be a force for good.

Elpitiya Plantations PLC (managed by Aitken Spence Plantation Managements PLC since 1997) emerged the 2nd Runner-up in Category B - Annual turnover below Rs. 15 Bn and recognition in the Best Projects category for the ‘Grow to Grow’ project, which focuses on cultivating bamboo as a renewable source of biomass.

Aitken Spence PLC is a leading conglomerate with diversified business interests in key sectors such as tourism, logistics, power generation, plantations, and services. With operations spanning multiple countries, Aitken Spence is committed to driving innovation, sustainability, and community impact across its operations.