DSI Group has always been at the forefront of protecting nature and always focuses on introducing environmentally conscious production practices and products.

We focus on sustainable business practices and contribute for the protection of the environment.

As another project, we have made use of DSI Group New Year compliments to carry our message to stress the importance of protecting mangrove ecosystems and creating awareness.

Further to the information contained in our Desk Calendar , Notebook and diary 2025 we wish to capture the attention of our stakeholders for the following facts presented by the United Nations Environment Program on the importance of mangroves.

Mangrove regeneration for a sustainable future

Mangrove forests capture massive amounts of carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, and then trap and store them in their carbon-rich flooded soils for decades, centuries, or even millennia. This is an important ecosystem service as we face climate change.

• With an average tree grow life of 25 years, a hectare of mature mangrove forest absorbs 840 metric tonnes of CO2. This means that one mangrove tree removes 308kg (0.3 tonnes) of CO2 from the atmosphere over its growth life, which is 12.3kg per year.
• Mangroves protect coastal communities from extreme weather events like storms and tsunamis, significantly reducing wave impact reducing wave heights between five and 35 per cent.
• Of the over 1,500 species that depend on mangroves for their survival, 15 per cent are threatened with extinction.
• The disappearance of mangroves would have dramatic consequences for fisheries in developing countries as support fisheries, crucial for the protein supply of 1.5 billion people, especially in developing countries.
• Mangroves can naturally regenerate if protected and restored.
• Mangrove Regeneration in Sri Lanka recognized as one of seven UN World Restoration Flagships.

“Source: United Nations Environment Program, Eden Reforestation Projects”

DSI Samson Group and its subsidiaries have always been closely associated with Sri Lanka’s education sector especially with regard to sponsorships.
The DSI Super Sport “Danumai Wasanaawai” is a well-known quiz contest for school children. Almost all schools in the country participate in this programme which runs throughout the year. The standards of this quiz contest are being closely monitored by the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka. In addition to the participants, other students of these schools also take a special interest in taking part in this programme. The full programme is being telecast through a popular local TV channel.
“Mathematical Olympiad” is the latest quiz programme sponsored by DSI Samson Group with the assistance of the Department of Mathematics, University of Colombo and is held once a year. The purpose of this quiz contest is to uplift the mathematical knowledge and standards of Sri Lankan students. The final winners of this contest are provided with the opportunity of participating at the International Mathematical Olympiad held annually.

At DSI Samson Group, we take our social responsibilities very seriously. Our commitment to the betterment of our society goes way beyond business. With this in mind, in 1992, we launched an impressive programme named “Sithuvili” Sri Lanka (“thoughts”), an all island art competition now rated as the most prestigious art competition in Sri Lanka.

This competition provides an opportunity to children from all parts of Sri Lanka – from privileged backgrounds to the under-privileged to express their thoughts, impressions, views and concepts through drawing and painting. To encourage wider participation, entries are accepted in any medium (pencil, colour pencil, crayon, water colours, charcoal etc.).

The winners are recognised at a grand awards ceremony and cultural pageant attended by eminent businessmen, intellectuals as well as prominent local artists. The best part of the awards presentation is the fact that it’s not only the winners that get rewarded, the schools of the winners are also rewarded with a cash prize to be utilised for school development projects.

Being a responsible corporate citizen in Sri Lanka, DSI Samson Group is quite keen in supporting local sports such as volleyball and basketball.

The DSI Supersport Volleyball Tournament is the only volleyball tournament in Sri Lanka for school children to participate at national level. This prestigious tournament sees more than 100 schools battle it out in the different age categories.

DSI Samson Group is the proud sponsor of the Sri Lankan National Women’s Volleyball Team and also co-sponsor of the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championships.

In addition to volleyball, the subsidiary companies have sponsored individuals and teams in Athletics, Badminton and Basketball.

The DSI Samson Group and its subsidiary companies have always come forward to help those affected from natural disasters such as floods, droughts as well as in the aftermath of the deadly Tsunami.

During the rainy season when floods are quite common and when droughts hit the dry zones in some parts of the country, the Company and the welfare societies of individual subsidiaries come forward to assist the families that have been affected.

With the help of local and international partners along with company allocated funds, many rebuilding projects were undertaken in the badly affected Galle Town after the Tsunami in 2004. Within a few days the fruits and fish markets were restored. Many individual business owners were given assistance to restart their operations.

Being a corporate citizen for more than 40 years, community programmes at DSI Samson Group is certainly not a new topic. DSI Samson Group and its subsidiaries have always endorsed events that highlight the Sri Lankan culture and heritage.

One of the most popular events that DSI Samson Group had sponsored is an exhibition that highlights the ancient temples of Sri Lanka called “Raja Maha Weheraka Asiriya”. Under the first stage, one hundred ancient temples (Raja Maha Viharas) were photographed and each temple was highlighted in the newspaper on Poya Days. A description about the temple, pictures and directions are published on these advertisements. After the 100th temple was highlighted in this manner, an exhibition was held for 3 days in major cities and the public response we received for this project was outstanding.

The annual Vesak competition held in the Colombo Town Hall area is also jointly sponsored by DSI Samson Group.

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration (Sooriya Mangallaya) along with the Independent Television Network is another community project that is held annually.

Tsunami house rebuilding projects, community development programs, sub-contracting, maintenance of temples around the Galle area and helping under-privileged schools and students is also continuously done by the Group.