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Awards•18 Jul 2026•NBEA Secretariat

NBEA 2026 Launch Ceremony Announces Enhanced Corporate Governance Criteria

NBEA 2026 Launch Ceremony Announces Enhanced Corporate Governance Criteria
The technical committee for NBEA 2026 has introduced updated scoring metrics aligned with global ESG frameworks and international reporting standards.

The launch event for NBEA 2026 marked a pivotal milestone with the release of the updated applicant prospectus. The technical review committee detailed new scoring weights prioritizing environmental sustainability, decarbonization commitments, and transparent corporate governance.

Speaking on behalf of The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, council representatives emphasized that the institutional mandate remains steadfastly aligned with economic revitalization, removal of non-tariff barriers, and active engagement with key international trade partners across the European Union, South Asia, and North American export destinations.

Key Strategic Takeaways

  • Expansion of bilateral trade delegations to high-growth emerging markets.
  • Promotion of online Certificate of Origin (e-COO) verification for accelerated customs processing.
  • Strengthening micro and small enterprise technical capacity to meet stringent ESG criteria.

Exporters and commercial stakeholders interested in participating in upcoming Chamber trade sessions and policy representations are encouraged to connect with the Secretariat or register their interest via the Member Portal.

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