DFCC Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Co-Energi (Pvt) Ltd to help businesses improve energy efficiency through a combination of technical expertise and sustainable financing, enabling organisations to reduce operating costs, strengthen competitiveness, and invest with greater confidence in a more sustainable future.
As energy costs continue to influence business performance across industries, organisations are increasingly looking for practical ways to optimise consumption, improve efficiency, and reduce long-term operating expenses. Yet many businesses face a common challenge: identifying the right solutions and securing the financing needed to implement them.
The partnership between DFCC Bank and Co-Energi has been designed to address both.
By combining Co-Energi’s expertise in energy management with DFCC Bank’s sustainable financing capabilities, customers will have access to professional energy audits, technical advisory services, and financing solutions that support investments in energy-efficient technologies and operational improvements. Rather than navigating technical assessments and funding requirements separately, businesses can now benefit from an integrated approach that helps them move from identifying opportunities to implementing solutions.
Commenting on the partnership, Shamindra Marcelline, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of DFCC Bank PLC, said,“For many businesses today, improving energy efficiency is no longer simply about reducing electricity bills. It is about strengthening resilience, improving competitiveness, and preparing for a future where sustainability and commercial success increasingly go hand in hand. Our role is to make that transition easier by combining access to finance with the expertise our customers need to make informed investment decisions. This partnership reflects our commitment to helping businesses grow sustainably while creating long-term value for both their organisations and the communities they serve.”
Under the Memorandum of Understanding, Co-Energi will conduct comprehensive energy audits for eligible DFCC Bank customers, assessing existing energy consumption and identifying practical opportunities to improve efficiency. Recommendations may include upgrading energy-intensive equipment, introducing modern technologies, and adopting operational best practices that reduce energy consumption while lowering long-term operating costs.
The collaboration reflects DFCC Bank’s broader approach to sustainable financing, where access to capital is complemented by advisory support that helps customers make better-informed investment decisions. By combining technical expertise with tailored financing solutions, the Bank is enabling businesses to undertake projects that deliver measurable commercial benefits while contributing to environmental sustainability.
Shahid Sangani, Chief Executive Officer of Co-Energi (Pvt) Ltd, said,“Energy efficiency represents one of the most practical opportunities available to businesses today. Through this partnership with DFCC Bank, we are combining technical expertise with financial access, enabling organisations to identify meaningful efficiency improvements and implement them with greater confidence. Together, we look forward to helping businesses reduce costs, improve performance, and contribute to Sri Lanka’s transition towards a more sustainable economy.”
The partnership is another step in DFCC Bank’s long-standing commitment to responsible finance and supporting Sri Lanka’s transition towards a greener economy. By helping businesses consume less energy, lower operating costs, and invest in more efficient technologies, DFCC Bank continues to create financial solutions that deliver lasting value for its customers while contributing to broader environmental and economic progress.
Source: Ada Derana Biz