BCA and IMDA launch Green Mark for Data Centre 2024 criteria
BCA and IMDA launched on 18 Oct. 2024 the BCA-IMDA Green Mark for Data Centre 2024 criteria (GMDC: 2024) , a significant update to the previous GMDC: 2019 criteria. Developed to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in data centres, the GMDC has undergone iterative updates to ensure sustainability standards in data centre design and operations […]
IES Sustainability Awards 2024
JTC Corporation, the National University of Singapore – Energy Studies Institute (ESI), the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N), Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) received on 15 October 2024 the IES Sustainability Award for the Singapore Building Carbon Calculator project. The IES Sustainability Awards honour innovative projects and […]
SBF launches Singapore Emission Factors Registry and an industry-led Resource Portal to accelerate businesses’ net zero transition
A public-private initiative led by the Singapore Business Federation to accelerate businesses on their decarbonisation journey was unveiled on 4 Oct. 2024 by Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Sustainability and the Environment Dr Koh Poh Koon at the Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) Apex Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony. NetZeroHub.SG is an industry-led […]
Pivoting Your TAC for Sustained Success
Organised by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) on 4 Oct. 2024, the TAC Networking Session saw over 100 leaders and heads of secretariat from 50-odd Trade Associations & Chambers (TACs) in attendance.
Singapore Green Building Projects bag accolades at ASEAN Energy Awards 2024
The 24th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-24) hosted an Awarding Night to announce the winners of the ASEAN Energy Awards of 2024 on Friday, 27 September 2024, in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The event is organised by the ASEAN Centre for Energy and hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) of Lao PDR. The […]
IBEW 2024: CEOs In-Conversation
The CEOs In-Conversation plenary – a key event of International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2024 held on 6 Sept. 2024 – was a pivotal gathering for built environment leaders and industry stakeholders committed to addressing climate change. The focus on decarbonsing the built environment highlighted the urgent need for innovative solutions and a collective effort […]
IBEW 2024: Carbon Reporting in the Built Reporting
Session 1 of the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) wrapped up a valuable panel on carbon accounting and reporting. Led by Junice Yeo, SGBC CEO Yvonne Soh, CDL Chief Sustainability Officer Esther An and UOB Managing Director, Head of Real Estate & Hospitality and Construction & Infrastructure Jasper Wong, discussed the critical importance of understanding […]
A Brighter Shade of Green
Singapore’s skyline is a testament to its rapid development, but it also represents a sustainability challenge. While the city-state is on track to green 80% of all buildings by 2030, with 58% of our buildings already greened as of December 2023, many buildings still need to be greened. Furthermore, the buildings left to be worked […]
Innovations in Sustainable Construction
Innovations in the built environment are critical in transforming the built environment into one that is more sustainable and low-carbon. Advancements within the building the construction industry present opportunities to drive Singapore’s national decarbonisation goals through innovations in sustainable construction. Returning to an in-person format for the first time since 2019, the BRI-SGBC Seminar 2024 […]
International Sustainable Finance Guide
Singapore is part of an international alliance of world leading green building rating system organisations that has launched the first global practical guide to facilitate the $35 trillion investment needed by 2030 to meet global energy transition goals. Financing Transformation: A Guide to Green Building for Green Bonds and Green Loans details how various building […]