Organized by the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka (Network Sri Lanka) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO Sri Lanka), the event was hosted as A. Baur & Co.’s Nationally Significant Event in its role as Patron of the Business & Human Rights Working Group of Network Sri Lanka. His remarks set the tone for the discussions that followed, bridging global labour standards with the Sri Lankan corporate context. The Significance of Living WageA living wage goes beyond statutory minimum requirements, ensuring that workers and their families can afford a decent standard of living. The participation of the ILO and Network Sri Lanka provided additional context and expertise, ensuring that the dialogue was grounded in both global frameworks and local realities. Advancing Forward FasterThe roundtable is part of Network Sri Lanka’s broader efforts to support companies in contributing meaningfully to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.