PEOPLE’S LEASING OBTAINS GHG VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ISO 14064-1:2018
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC has obtained a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification Certificate in compliance with the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard.
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC continues to strengthen its commitment towards environmental responsibility, accountability and sustainable development. Accordingly, the Company has obtained an independently verified Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification Statement for the financial year 2025/26, prepared in accordance with the international standard ISO 14064-1:2018.
This GHG verification was conducted by Sri Lanka Climate Fund (SLCF), a company operating under the Ministry of Environment. Through this verification, People’s Leasing’s continued commitment to systematically measuring, managing and reporting its environmental impact has been further confirmed.
The official presentation of the relevant GHG Verification Certificate was held on 24 September 2026 at the Ministry of Environment Auditorium, under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Environment Hon. Jayakody.
The independent verification confirmed that the GHG emissions inventory of the People’s Leasing Group had been prepared in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14064-1:2018 and independently verified in accordance with ISO 14064-3:2019.
The GHG assessment covers a comprehensive range of business activities under the operational control of the People’s Leasing Group. This includes the People’s Leasing Head Office, 112 branches, 06 vehicle yards, 02 holiday resorts and 06 subsidiary companies. The subsidiaries include People’s Insurance PLC, People’s Micro Commerce Ltd, People’s Leasing Fleet Management Ltd, People’s Leasing Property Development Ltd, People’s Leasing Havelock Properties Ltd and Alliance Finance PLC (Bangladesh).
The verification marks an important milestone in the People’s Leasing Group’s continued efforts to systematically measure, manage and report its environmental impact. In particular, independently verifying GHG emissions in accordance with internationally recognised standards further strengthens the reliability of its environmental responsibility and sustainable reporting practices.
The sustainability approach of People’s Leasing extends beyond environmental conservation alone. The Company continues to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into its business operations while focusing on creating long-term value. Accordingly, accurately measuring its environmental impact and maintaining transparent reporting remain key components of the Company’s continued efforts to build a more sustainable and resilient future.
