Sri Lanka’s Revised National Green Reporting System Guidelines Launched
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 5 June 2026: As part of its ongoing partnership with Sri Lanka on climate action and sustainable development, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) supported to the Ministry of Environment in revising the National Green Reporting System (NGRS) Guidelines through European Union funded ‘Accelerating Industries’ Climate Response in Sri Lanka (AICRSL)’ project.
The revised guidelines document is now available on the official website of Ministry of Environment. Click here to download the PDF version.
The revised guidelines align with internationally recognized sustainability reporting frameworks and will help strengthen transparency, accountability, and sustainability performance across Sri Lanka’s public and private sectors. The new guidelines were officially launched today by His Excellency, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri Lanka, at the National Environment Day celebrations held at Temple Trees.
NGRS officially launched by His Excellency, President at the National Environment day 2026
Originally introduced in 2011 through support provided by the European Union-funded SWITCH-Asia Program, the National Green Reporting System has now been modernized to align with the latest international sustainability reporting practices. The revised guidelines are based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and are designed to support organizations in reporting their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance in line with globally recognized frameworks.
“The European Union has been a long-standing partner in promoting sustainable consumption and production in Sri Lanka, from supporting the development of the first Green Reporting System to backing its revision through this project. By aligning the National Green Reporting System with globally recognized standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative standards, we are supporting Sri Lankan companies generate robust, comparable environmental, social, and governance data, demonstrate compliance with evolving EU and global sustainability requirements, and preserve and expand their access to high‑value international markets,” said Dr Johann Hesse, Head of Cooperation, Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka.
The National Green Reporting System provides a practical, voluntary reporting platform for organizations across manufacturing, commercial, and service sectors to measure, manage, and disclose their sustainability performance. By enhancing transparency and accountability, the system will help businesses improve operational efficiency, strengthen stakeholder trust, attract investment, manage risks more effectively, and identify new market opportunities.
“The launch of the revised National Green Reporting System demonstrates Sri Lanka’s commitment to sustainable and climate-resilient economic development,” said Dr. Jagathdeva Vidanagama, Chief Technical Specialist of the UNIDO – AICRSL Project. “As global markets increasingly value transparency and sustainability performance, the NGRS provides Sri Lankan organizations with a practical pathway to align with international standards, strengthen competitiveness, and contribute meaningfully to national and global sustainability goals.”
UNIDO and the European Union remains committed to supporting Sri Lanka’s transition towards a greener, more resource-efficient, and competitive economy.