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VALIDATION, VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION

The Sustainable Future Group (SFG) was founded to bridge the gap for corporates across the Asia Pacific region, providing a dedicated body for validation, verification, and certification. We are committed to enlightening, engaging, and empowering entities by ensuring sustainability is at the core of their operations.

An ISO/IEC 17029 accredited body by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) through its national representative, the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB)

FIRST in South Asia to be accredited to award ISO 14065 Verification Statements for Environmental Claims.

South Asia’s FIRST to be accredited to award the combined ISO 14064-1, ISO 14064-2, and ISO 14067 Verification Statements

Eligible to conduct validation and verification for Carbon Credit Generation Projects under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) of VERRA and the Plan Vivo Standard

Experts in Carbon Neutrality and Net-Zero, providing Carbon Neutral Certifications and offering Advisory Services to support sustainability efforts

MEET OUR BOARD

The Sustainable Future Group is powered by a diverse team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about sustainability and driving impactful change. Get to know the individuals behind our success.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

DR. RANJIVA MUNASINGHE

Dr. Ranjiva Munasinghe is a Data Scientist with over twenty years of research experience, featuring publications across various fields including science, finance, environmental economics, and social media analytics. His expertise also extends to sustainability, with a strong focus on renewable energy.

In addition to his role as Managing Director at SFG, Dr. Munasinghe leads MIND Analytics & Management, a data science consultancy, and lectures part-time as an Assistant Professor at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT).

Previously, Dr. Munasinghe established the KPO Division at Gestetner PLC, where, as Head of Delivery, he managed operations in a medical analytics offshoring venture with the world’s largest Contract Research Organization. He also served as Vice President at Copal Amba (now Moody’s Analytics).

Dr. Munasinghe holds a PhD in Mathematics and a BSc in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Warwick, as well as a Master’s in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge.

DIRECTOR

FARIS FAUSZ

Faris is an Executive Director at Avarna Ventures. An investment management and holdings entity, Avarna holds stakes in an array of businesses- from manufacturing, distribution, retail, to technology and consultancy services. Faris is also the Managing Director of Rainco, a household brand in Sri Lanka, exploring the world. Originally from the hill country region of Kandy, he resides in the capital Colombo with his wife and daughter, enjoys traveling and finds his motivation in working with growing businesses and highly energised people with entrepreneurial values. Faris is an Executive Director at Avarna Ventures. An investment management and holdings entity, Avarna holds stakes in an array of businesses- from manufacturing, distribution, retail, to technology and consultancy services. Faris is also the Managing Director of Rainco, a household brand in Sri Lanka, exploring the world. Originally from the hill country region of Kandy, he resides in the capital Colombo with his wife and daughter, enjoys traveling and finds his motivation in working with growing businesses and highly energised people with entrepreneurial values.

DIRECTOR

GANESH DEIVANAYAGAM

Exec Chairman at Eswaran Brothers - Sri Lanka, an award winning sustainable, ethical family owned Tea company, exporting to over 50 countries

Previously Consultant - Business Transformation, Org performance and Continuous Improvement Change Management, with an MBA, FCMA and over 10 years experience - Extensive Exp in NHS, Local Government, and Private Sector.

Specialties: Business leadership, Strategy, creating and nurturing leaders- Change management - Programme Management Benefits realisation, Cost saving intitiatves, ERP implementation, Remediation - Shared Services - Business Process outsourcing (BPO) - solutioning, transition management, commercial negotiations, delivery management, Business process improvement, financial system implementation, Finance leadership, business controls and compliance management, SSC Target Operating Modle, Pricing strategies

Policies

Appeals and Complaints

We aim to maintain a high level of quality and integrity in our work and welcome any appeals orcomplaints for review through our structured process. You may direct any verification and/or verification status related issues using an Appeal Form. Any other issues may be addressed using a Complaints Form.

Appeals

An ‘Appeal’ is a request for reconsideration of a decision that has been made with respect to the issuance of a validation or verification opinion. Appeals must be received by SFG within 30 days after the Validation and/or Verification Statement is issued. Within five (5) business days of the receipt of an appeal, the coordinator will send confirmation to the appellant of its receipt of the appeal.

The SFG Board of Directors will make the final decision regarding each appeal in a timely matter. SFG Coordinator will provide the appellant formal notice of the outcome and the motivation of the decision in writing within 3 (three) months after receipt of the appeal.

Complaints

A ‘Complaint’ is any form of dissatisfaction other than an appeal relating to activities of SFG where a response is expected. The SFG Coordinator will acknowledge, in writing, the receipt of a complaint within ten (10) business days. If a complaint is not valid, SFG Coordinator will inform the complainant, in writing, and allow the complainant thirty (30) business days to complete the missing information. SFG Coordinator will then submit all the necessary details and facts and proof of the complaint to the verification manager, and he/she shall investigate the circumstances of a valid complaint. The outcome of that investigation, including any suggested corrective actions, will be communicated in writing to the complainant and, where appropriate, the organization.

Any complainant unsatisfied with the outcome of the investigation described above may, within twenty (20) business days of the date of communication of the outcome of the investigation shall send a written request to SFG that the complaint be referred to the SFG Board of Directors (BOD). The identity of BOD members shall be provided to the complainant, who has the right to request the replacement of any proposed member who has a conflict of interest. Any such request will be submitted in writing to the SFG Impartiality Committee by the Coordinator within ten (10) business days of the notice of the identity of the BOD. The BOD will review the materials related to the complaint and may investigate as needed. The outcome of the BOD review, including any corrective actions, will be communicated in writing to the complainant and where appropriate, to the organization.

To submit an appeal or complaint please select and fill the relevant form below and send to info@sustainablefuturegroup.com

Appeals Form

Complain Form

SFG Impartiality Statement