September 24, 2025
The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) hosted a high-level awareness program focused on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and its implications for Sri Lanka’s export sector.
The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) hosted a high-level awareness program focused on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and its implications for Sri Lanka’s export sector.
- Special Guest: EU Deputy Ambassador Lars Bredal, who emphasized the importance of compliance and noted the extended implementation timeline to 2028.
- Keynote Speaker: Shyamali Ranaraja, highlighted the shift from voluntary CSR to mandatory due diligence for global suppliers.
- Moderator: Navindu Munidasa led a panel discussion with:
- Shyamali Ranaraja
- Lars Bredal
- Vajira Ellepola (Director General-EFC)
- Eranthi Premaratne (Sustainability Consultant)
- Mahesh Yellai (Chief Product Officer, TrusTrace)
The forum stressed the need for Sri Lankan exporters to build strong governance and traceability systems
to remain competitive and eligible for EU trade benefits.
