New Go 25 Industry Resources launched at IGBC-SG 2025 to accelerate Sustainable Cooling
The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) unveiled on 9 July 2025 two new resources as part of the Go 25 movement to accelerate sustainable cooling, as new research reveals a seismic shift in how businesses value green buildings. Launched at the Singapore-International Green Building Conference 2025 (IGBC-SG 2025) by the Minister for Sustainability and the […]
Pushing Green Building Adoption amidst Challenging Business Environment
The newly released ‘Awareness to Action: Insights for a Greener Built Environment’ report, jointly developed with SGBC Founding Member Schneider Electric, tracks a notable shift in corporate attitudes since its 2023 edition. Although 74% of businesses plan to increase their use of green buildings in the next 1-2 years, up from 52% in 2023, implementation […]
Revised BCA Green Mark Criteria for User-Centric Schemes – New BCA Green Mark for Interiors (GMI) Scheme
SGBC has been working with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to review the Green Mark User-Centric schemes to update its relevance for a broader base of application for interior spaces. In the past year, BCA and SGBC have been conducting walkthroughs with projects that have stepped forward to refine the criteria. The new BCA […]
Beat the Heat without Aircon: Home-grown Firm Designs Cooler, Smarter Spaces
As Singapore pushes for more sustainable cooling under the Go 25 movement, a key question emerges: how do we stay comfortable while reducing dependency on air-conditioning? SGBC Founding Member SJ Group is tackling this challenge head-on with climate-responsive approaches and innovations that include usage pf canopies that can bring down the surface temperatures of the […]
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 […]