Science-based targets are just the starting point — not the finish line
Science-based targets are just the starting point — not the finish line. That was a key theme from the recent Singapore Green Building Council panel featuring sustainability leaders from CapitaLand Investment, Frasers Property Singapore, and Climate Asia Pte Ltd. While many companies focus on achieving Science Based Targets initiative validation, experts stress that real transformation […]
More developers going beyond Singapore’s top green building standards
Architects say more developers in Singapore are exceeding the country’s highest green building standards, with private sector demand rising by as much as 30 percent. From mass engineered timber structures to district cooling systems, developers are investing in energy-efficient designs to lower operating costs and reduce carbon emissions. The trend comes as rising energy prices […]
Can’t live without air-con but worried about costs? Here’s how to use it better
In this CNA Insider article delivered in partnership with SGBC Founding Member Daikin Airconditioning (Singapore), find practical tips on using and maintaining your air-conditioners, so your home stays comfortable without wasting energy. Going 25 with a medium-speed fan is one of the tips, find out more about Go 25 here. Read the full article here.
Go Green SG 2026 – Get your Green Going
Go Green SG is back for the 4th edition! From 11 May 2026 to 28 June 2026, look forward to a wide-array of sustainability-related activities, programmes and experiences specially curated by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment as well as other partners. Click here to find out more.
Building Retrofits: Why Upgrade our Existing Buildings?
Why upgrade existing buildings instead of replacing them? The answer is clearer than ever. According to the World Green Building Council, 80% of the buildings that will be standing in 2050 are already here today. That means new construction alone won’t get us to net zero – we must transform what we already have. A […]
Is your newly renovated home making you sick?
That “new house smell” might be toxic. Here’s what you need to know. The latest episode of Talking Point broadcast on 26 April 2026 highlighted a worrying trend: a surge in formaldehyde removal services, as more people realize their newly renovated homes could be making them sick. Formaldehyde – a colorless, strong-smelling gas – is […]
Solving the ‘quadrilateral’ dilemma of cost, deadlines, quality and sustainability in construction
As a Knowledge Partner for the upcoming The Edge Singapore Sustainable Construction Symposium 2026, SGBC recognises that the industry is at a pivotal moment: the traditional trade-off between cost, deadlines, quality, and sustainability is no longer acceptable — or necessary. Here are some key takeaways from industry leaders featured in this article from The Edge […]
A Testament to Standards Development and Accreditation
Standards and accreditation are more than just technical benchmarks; they are essential for enhancing quality, fostering trust in Singapore’s products and services, and serving as a vital pillar in the advancement of national sustainability efforts. On 7 April 2026, Enterprise Singapore – in partnership with the Singapore Standards Council (SSC) and the Singapore Accreditation Council […]
Energy Efficiency Grant for the Construction Sector
The Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG) supports Singaporean businesses and organisations to invest in energy-efficient equipment. The EEG is open to businesses registered and operating in Singapore across a range of sectors as of 30 December 2024. The EEG for the Construction Sector aligns with the Singapore Green Building Masterplan (SGBMP) to drive sustainable construction and […]
Public Sector leads Energy Conservation push, Government urges businesses, households and individuals to join the effort
In Parliament on 7 April 2026, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade & Industry Mr. Gan Kim Yong spoke on the impacts of developments in the Middle East. He warned of the risk of a global energy crunch and called on businesses and households to do their part to conserve energy and contribute […]