JKH leads Sustainability Reporting GRI check

The John Keells Groups Sustainability Report 2009/2010 became Sri Lanka's first to achieve a GRI check by the Global Reporting Initiative Organisation at a disclosure Level B(+).

Released to stakeholders on May 31, the report has also been assured and verified by a third party Det Norske Veritas (DNV), in accordance with Accountability AA1000 Assurance Standard (2008).

JKH Chairman Susantha Ratnayake stated, "We, collectively as an entity, will continue this journey to address and balance our economic, social and environmental responsibilities with our business priorities, ensuring that the Group will continue to be a strong and sustainable business leader in the future."

Sustainability reports based on the GRI framework can be used to benchmark organisational performance against laws, norms, codes, performance standards and voluntary initiatives. They demonstrate organizational commitment to sustainable development and compare organizational performance over time. The John Keells Group has also extended its commitment to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) through the GRI Indicators which are aligned to the respective Global Compact Principles.

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a network-based organisation that has pioneered the development of the worlds most widely used sustainability reporting framework and is committed to its continuous improvement and application worldwide.