Rise for a Greener, Low-Carbon Future
In Singapore, the built environment accounts for over 20 percent of our carbon emissions. This means our sector is not just part of the solution, it is the catalyst towards a greener, low-carbon future. At the RISE For the Future forum organised this morning by SGBC Established Member KONE, SGBC President Mr. Allen Ang explained […]
Shaping a Sustainable Future: Driving Decarbonisation in the Built Environment Sector
The built environment’s 40% share of global carbon emissions positions our sector as the critical battleground for achieving decarbonisation goals. On 21 May 2025, SGBC leadership joined industry leaders to chart actionable pathways to shape a sustainable future at a special Singapore Pavilion panel during Expo 2025 Osaka. SGBC President Mr. Allen Ang and CEO […]
Go 25 – Make Comfort Sustainable
Our buildings account for over 20 percent of Singapore’s carbon emissions, with air-conditioning being a key contributor to building energy consumption. Overcooling not only increases electricity usage but also accelerates climate change and exacerbates the urban heat island effect. Together with the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore, the Singapore Green Building Council officially […]
What’s your indoor comfort personality?
Do you feel toasty in the office while your co-workers are chilly? Or do you sneakily adjust the thermostat while your colleagues constantly move around the workplace to find that sweet spot? Take our quiz to discover your indoor comfort personality and find your perfect comfort buddy! Try it now: https://go25-quiz.greenbuildings.sg/indoor-comfort-quiz
Launch of Code on Accessibility in the Singapore Built Environment
The sixth revision enhances the Code’s clarity and streamlines design requirements whilst fostering a deeper understanding of their underlying principles and intent. The updates include enhanced provisions for persons with disabilities, the elderly and nursing mothers, alongside carefully considered relaxations that offer greater design flexibility without compromising essential accessibility standards. Click here to find out […]
New SGBC Board to Advance Green Building Transformation
The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) has formally introduced the new Board for the 2025 to 2027 term of office, led by Mr. Allen Ang as the 9th SGBC President. With a distinguished career in sustainability and green building innovation, Mr. Ang brings a wealth of experience and a bold vision to accelerate built environment […]
SGBC Pte Ltd Recognised as SAC Accredited Conformity Assessment Body
On 6 March 2025, SGBC Pte Ltd was recognised as a newly accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) during the Singapore Accreditation Council Customer Day 2025 event. This achievement follows SGBC Pte Ltd’s – the Certification Body for the Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) certification scheme – accreditation by the SAC in 2024 for meeting the […]
Voting Period Open for SGBC Board Elections (2025/2027)
The administration of SGBC is entrusted to the SGBC Board, whose role is to provide counsel and advice to SGBC’s programmes and initiatives, ensuring that SGBC effectively and efficiently discharges its mission as the national representative for the advocacy of green buildings. At the close of the nomination period for the SGBC Board Elections (2025/2027), […]
Launch of W and Z Clauses for NEC4 Contracts in Singapore
In April 2024, BCA, together with NEC, have developed a set of additional contract clauses (Y(SG) clauses) to align NEC4 ECC with Singapore’s laws. NEC4 contract is the latest edition of a suite of collaborative contracts for construction projects used internationally. To further localisation efforts and better support the implementation of NEC4 contracts in Singapore, […]
SGBC-OCBC Built Environment Decarbonisation Challenge – 2nd Edition
The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), in collaboration with OCBC, presents the 2nd edition of the SGBC-OCBC Built Environment Decarbonisation Challenge! Following the success of the inaugural Challenge held in 2024, this edition aims to continue uncovering innovative solutions that prioritise energy savings, ease of deployment as well as scalability across buildings to catalyse the […]