As regulatory requirements, green building schemes, and low-carbon procurement practices continue to expand globally, manufacturers and stakeholders in the construction sector are increasingly required to provide credible, transparent, and independently verified environmental information for building products. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), developed in accordance with international standards, have become a key mechanism for communicating product carbon performance and supporting market access.

This course provides participants with a structured understanding of EPDs, placing strong emphasis on standards compliance, verification requirements, and conformity assessment principles. The course explains how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) underpins EPD development and how verified EPDs support regulatory compliance, green building certifications, and procurement decisions.

More than just bricks and mortar, the built environment can dramatically impact our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The SGBC WELL Essentials course delves into the science behind the crucial connection between health and buildings, empowering participants to understand how design choices like air quality, lighting, water, nourishment, exercise, and even mind and community can significantly enhance the lives of occupants.

This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to understand and implement the WELL Building Standard, a global framework for creating healthy and sustainable spaces.

More than just bricks and mortar, the built environment can dramatically impact our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The SGBC WELL Essentials course delves into the science behind the crucial connection between health and buildings, empowering participants to understand how design choices like air quality, lighting, water, nourishment, exercise, and even mind and community can significantly enhance the lives of occupants.

This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to understand and implement the WELL Building Standard, a global framework for creating healthy and sustainable spaces.

Carbon has emerged as a crucial global metric for addressing and conveying sustainability efforts. Decarbonising an organisation’s operations not only enhances its brand image among investors and customers but is also increasingly vital as goals transition towards achieving Net Zero Carbon. This makes it essential to meet the growing expectation for businesses to actively mitigate carbon emissions in their operations. The proficiency in comprehending and articulating your organisation’s sustainability policies and decarbonisation initiatives are pivotal skills that position your company at the forefront of sustainable practices.

Join the SGBC Industry Course: Corporate Carbon Footprint for Climate Related Disclosures to learn how to assess the environmental impacts of your organisation. Through this course, participants can expect to gain foundational skills and knowledge needed to compute and prepare carbon emissions data for sustainability reporting, understand sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI and ISSB), as well as climate-related disclosures (IFRS).

This course is ideal for office managers, quality management team, corporate real estate professionals, sustainability professionals, and individuals who are keen to learn about carbon reporting.

This course is structured as a day’s Masterclass to give participants without a finance background an overview of the Green & Sustainable Finance ecosystem and the foundational knowledge to tap into it. Besides introducing the concept of Green and Sustainable Finance and how ESG is embedded in traditional financial instruments, the course also aims to make this pertinent for the Built Environment by addressing the ecosystem of sustainable finance taxonomies, green building certification and the role of second party opinion providers which offer diverse mechanisms to define green buildings for the purpose of accessing sustainable finance.

Case studies will be provided throughout to illustrate how building and project owners can access green finance, as well as transition finance for the greening of brown assets. The intention of the course is to help build bridges across the nomenclature of finance, sustainability and raise awareness as to how glocal taxonomies (E.g. EU, ASEAN) are now more transparently mapped against the various green building rating tools, easing the path towards accessing sustainable finance.

As regulatory requirements, green building schemes, and low-carbon procurement practices continue to expand globally, manufacturers and stakeholders in the construction sector are increasingly required to provide credible, transparent, and independently verified environmental information for building products. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), developed in accordance with international standards, have become a key mechanism for communicating product carbon performance and supporting market access.

This course provides participants with a structured understanding of EPDs, placing strong emphasis on standards compliance, verification requirements, and conformity assessment principles. The course explains how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) underpins EPD development and how verified EPDs support regulatory compliance, green building certifications, and procurement decisions.

Participants will gain insight into the regulatory and market drivers behind product carbon disclosure, including global carbon regulations and green building rating systems. The course covers the governance of EPD programs, Product Category Rules (PCRs), and the applicable international standards such as ISO 14025 and EN 15804 for construction products. the training also walks through the EPD development and independent verification process, highlighting common verification findings, data quality expectations, and best practices for achieving compliant and internationally recognized EPDs. Practical insights into LCA modelling, result interpretation, EPD registration, and maintenance are included to support real-world implementation.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently interpret EPDs, understand the requirements for credible verification, and navigate the certification pathway for building products in a manner aligned with international standards and market expectations.

Accurate carbon quantification enables built environment stakeholders to identify emission hotspots and make informed decisions, allowing them to prioritise and implement low-carbon solutions effectively to meet decarbonisation targets.

In collaboration with BCA, JTC and NUS-ESI, SGBC co-developed a unified Singapore Building Carbon Calculator (SBCC), which comprises of both the Building Embodied Carbon Calculator (BECC) and the Mechanical & Electrical Carbon Calculator (MECC). The MECC provides the industry with a digital tool to make informed material or product selection decisions for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing products in order to reduce the carbon footprint of green building projects. These tools are identified as key Embodied Carbon Reduction measures in the Built Environment Decarbonisation Technology Roadmap.

At this SGBC Industry Course, attendees will gain hands-on experience with the MECC to quantify the carbon emissions of a real-world building project, equipping them with the practical knowledge to assess embodied carbon emissions.

As the built environment sector progresses towards net-zero targets, reducing embodied carbon in construction materials has become a key focus for developers, consultants, contractors and asset owners. Decarbonising steel is particularly critical—it accounts for roughly 7–9% of global CO? emissions, and its widespread use in construction means that even marginal improvements can yield outsized climate impact. Steel manufacturers are increasingly adopting new technologies and production pathways to reduce emissions while maintaining performance, durability and safety standards.

This SGBC Seminar, supported by SGBC Member Ilsenburger Grobblech GMbH, part of the Salzgitter Group, brings together experts to share perspectives on the decarbonisation of steel production across heavy plates, structural sections and steel pipes. Through industry case studies, sustainability initiatives and practical project experiences, attendees will gain insights into low-carbon steel production, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), material efficiency and emerging trends supporting sustainable construction and infrastructure development.

Celebrate the trailblazers shaping the future of our built environment. The SGBC Awards Gala Dinner 2026 is the pinnacle event for the sustainable built environment community.

Gather with fellow leaders, innovators, and change-makers for an unforgettable evening where we will crown the winners of the SGBC-BCA Leadership in Sustainability Awards 2026. Discover the building projects, professionals, and businesses defining what’s next in sustainability.

Combined with the recognition of SGBC Certifications, it will be a night of prestige, celebration, and powerful networking. Join us to be inspired and connect with the people driving real change.

Nuclear power has the potential to serve as a transformative catalyst in the decarbonisation of the built environment. Beyond electricity generation, it can also provide thermal applications, presenting new possibilities for how buildings, infrastructure, and industrial assets consume and manage energy.

This SGBC Seminar, supported by HY M&E Engineering Consultancy, will explore the evolving role of nuclear energy in advancing a low-carbon built environment. Beginning with an overview of the development and evolution of nuclear technologies, this session aims to examine pathways for national deployment, and outline how these advancements align with national goals, strategies, and regulatory frameworks. A key focus will be on the practical considerations for stakeholders in the built environment, including the requirements for on-premise nuclear power integration.

Beyond theoretical potential, the seminar will address the tangible milestones needed to realise behind-the-meter nuclear solutions for energy-intensive facilities such as data centers. By analysing the interplay between project development, national strategy, and regulatory compliance, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of what is truly required to integrate nuclear power into the future of the built environment.

As cities continue to expand, the built environment is under growing pressure to balance development with the urgent need to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion. Regenerative design is a transformative approach that goes beyond sustainability to create buildings and urban systems. It reframes the role of the built environment from a resource consumer to a positive contributor, shaping healthy ecosystems and bringing people back in touch with nature, where people and nature co-evolve.

This webinar, supported by SGBC Member AECOM Singapore, draws on insights from Regenerative by Design, authored by David Cheshire, Director, Programme Delivery at AECOM. The session will explain the mindset shift required to design within planetary boundaries and recognise our dependence on healthy natural systems. Participants can expect to gain an understanding of regenerative design principles and how they can be applied to create resilient, restorative places.

Singapore Archifest is a space for imagination, conversation, and speculation. It intends to be a platform for people from all walks of life to participate in uninhibited dialogue, creative collaboration, and thoughtful, collective deliberation, in relation to contemporary architectural issues. And with every iteration of the festival, we work towards the cultivation of a more design-conscious society and vibrant creative culture.

This year’s programme highlights how architectural knowledge develops across studios, offices, classrooms, and public life, exploring craft, collaboration, and insight in creating spaces that respect cultural legacies while addressing today’s urban realities.

Contributions from past festival directors frame Archifest as both an archive of ideas and a laboratory for shaping the future of architectural practice.

Sustainability is fast becoming a core requirement across tenders, procurement, and asset management. At this SGBC Lunch and Learn, SGBC Member ESGpedia will walk you through how companies across the green building ecosystem – from design and construction to operations and maintenance – are cutting through the complexity of sustainability reporting, embodied carbon calculations, supplier/subcontractor engagement, and Life Cycle Assessments (LCA)/ Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) assessments using digital tools. Discover how you can save time, reduce costs, and achieve green credentials such as LCAs and EPDs, while enhancing marketability and attractiveness to customers and investors.

Learn from real-world use cases delivered by ESGpedia, featuring leading built industry companies, including Integrated Precast Solutions, China Construction Development Co, Hwa Seng Builder and more, who have successfully leveraged digital sustainability tools to win more tenders, unlock new business opportunities, and sharpen their competitive edge.

As regulatory requirements, green building schemes, and low-carbon procurement practices continue to expand globally, manufacturers and stakeholders in the construction sector are increasingly required to provide credible, transparent, and independently verified environmental information for building products. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), developed in accordance with international standards, have become a key mechanism for communicating product carbon performance and supporting market access.

This course provides participants with a structured understanding of EPDs, placing strong emphasis on standards compliance, verification requirements, and conformity assessment principles. The course explains how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) underpins EPD development and how verified EPDs support regulatory compliance, green building certifications, and procurement decisions.

Participants will gain insight into the regulatory and market drivers behind product carbon disclosure, including global carbon regulations and green building rating systems. The course covers the governance of EPD programs, Product Category Rules (PCRs), and the applicable international standards such as ISO 14025 and EN 15804 for construction products. the training also walks through the EPD development and independent verification process, highlighting common verification findings, data quality expectations, and best practices for achieving compliant and internationally recognized EPDs. Practical insights into LCA modelling, result interpretation, EPD registration, and maintenance are included to support real-world implementation.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently interpret EPDs, understand the requirements for credible verification, and navigate the certification pathway for building products in a manner aligned with international standards and market expectations.

The transition toward a low-carbon built environment requires the industry to go beyond conventional rooftop solar. With increasing urban density, taller developments, and limited roof space, building façades are emerging as the next frontier of renewable energy generation.

This SGBC Learning Journey, powered by SGBC Member SolarGy, explores how integrated solar solutions — including building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), building-attached photovoltaic (BaPV), transparent photovoltaic glazing, and façade-based systems — can transform building envelopes into energy-generating assets while balancing design intent, regulatory compliance, and commercial viability.

Participants will gain practical insights into integrated solar design innovation; Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and Certificate of Clearance (COC) approval pathways; fire safety considerations; product applications; and business models that support Green Mark ambitions. Through the technical sharings, product showcases, and real-world case studies, this event aims to equip industry stakeholders with actionable knowledge to future-proof buildings through integrated solar strategies.

Green Building certifications play a pivotal role in in driving sustainability initiatives within the built environment and demonstrating performance standards. They serve as a key reference for investors seeking to align their portfolios with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, as well as to unlock sustainable finance.

As the world’s most widely used green building rating system, the globally-recognised Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) provides a framework for healthy, energy-efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, which offer environmental, social and governance benefits. As of 2023, there are 105,000 LEED-certified buildings in 185 countries worldwide. Delivered in collaboration with the USGBC, the SGBC LEED Essentials Course offers a structured deep-dive into LEED certification to unpack the standard’s technical requirements as well as the value it brings to the built environment.

The quantification of carbon is key for building project stakeholders to identify carbon hotspots, and be able to take necessary action to minimise carbon emissions by identifying alternative low-carbon solutions to achieve their decarbonisation goals. In collaboration with BCA, JTC and NUS-ESI, SGBC has co-developed a unified Building Embodied Carbon Calculator (BECC). The BECC provides the industry with a unified tool to make informed decisions on material and product selections to reduce the carbon footprint of projects for use under the Sustainable Construction section of the Code for Environmental Sustainability of Buildings (Edition 4.0) and the Green Mark 2021 Whole Life Carbon badge. At this training course, attendees will gain hands-on experience using the Building Embodied Carbon Calculator (BECC) to quantify the carbon emissions of a real-world building project, equipping them with practical skills to assess embodied carbon emissions.

Confined, high-occupancy environments such as cruise ships, aircraft, hospitals, offices, call centres, schools, and places of worship can amplify airborne transmission—often becoming visible only after an outbreak is underway. Using a recent cruise-ship Hantavirus incident as a timely prompt (but not the sole focus), this workshop examines how engineering controls and preparedness measures can reduce risk from any airborne pathogen in enclosed settings. The conversation is intentionally broader: what engineering controls are feasible, how should they be evaluated, and how do we justify investments that take time and money compared with faster PPE/behavioural changes?

The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) is proud to host the prestigious Indoor Air 2026 Conference in Singapore on 14-18 June 2026, the world’s leading platform for advancing knowledge and solutions in indoor air quality and climate. Held under the auspices of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ), this flagship event will convene a global community of experts in Singapore to improve the health, comfort, and resilience of indoor environments.

With the overarching theme “Enhancing Wellbeing in Existential Challenges – Deepening Understanding, Building Resilience”, Indoor Air 2026 will address timely and critical issues related to indoor air and the built environment.

CONFERENCE DAY PASS
SGBC is pleased to make available the Conference Day Pass for Indoor Air 2026 to SGBC Members, Green Mark Professionals (GMPs), and organisations holding SGBC Certifications.

The biennial World Cities Summit (WCS) is a global platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. Since its inauguration in 2008, WCS has seen the participation of over 250 unique cities from around the world, represented by leaders from government, business, international organisations, and academia. The Summit typically spans three days, comprising the main conference and key highlights such as the Mayors Forum, WCS Young Leaders Symposium, the Science of Cities Symposium, the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, and an exhibition.

Science-based targets are becoming a baseline expectation as the built environment moves from ambition to action on climate. With Singapore committed to net-zero emissions by 2050, and global capital flows increasingly aligned with credible decarbonisation pathways, the case for understanding frameworks such as the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) is gaining traction. By demystifying what SBTi asks of the buildings sector, the industry can move from uncertainty to informed action.

This introductory session, supported by the SBTi and SGBC Member CapitaLand Investment Limited, brings together industry representatives from across the value chain to explore the Science Based Targets Initiative. Through focused presentations and an interactive panel discussion, participants will gain a foundational understanding of the Corporate Net Zero Standard, the SME route, and the SBTi Buildings Criteria. The session will also surface common challenges in target-setting, the validation process, and real-world reflections from stakeholders who have experience with SBTi and complementary frameworks like CRREM.

Join us to better understand what SBTi means for your organisation — and what first steps look like for companies and professionals new to this space.