Steel production has a significant environmental impact, contributing approximately 3.7 billion tonnes of CO2 globally since 2019, accounting for 8% of total greenhouse gas emissions. In Southeast Asia, the expansion of traditional, carbon-intensive steel production methods poses a critical challenge to decarbonization efforts. Yet, there’s reason for hope: building market momentum and strong demand signals […]

The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) is introducing Verified Competencies to the Green Mark Professional (GMP) Directory. The first competency area is for data centre expertise. To help stakeholders identify qualified professionals, GMPs can now add “GM Data Centre” as a verified competency to their directory profiles if they complete the Certification Course on Green […]

Environmental product declarations (EPDs) are quickly becoming essential in today’s business landscape. Whether you are supplying into the construction sector or looking to meet sustainability demands from global clients, companies increasingly need credible, third-party verified product data to stay competitive. But developing an EPD requires a life cycle assessment (LCA), technical expertise, and alignment with […]

For decades, the roar and fumes of diesel generators have been a familiar part of construction sites. But what if there was a smarter, cleaner, and quieter alternative? The SGBC Learning Journey to Infinity Cube moved beyond theory with a live demonstration that compared a traditional diesel generator against a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) […]

As the building sector races to meet tougher performance and emissions targets, operational excellence is no longer a goal but a necessity. The key factor? Sustainability-driven integrated solutions that boost efficiency, cut costs, and futureproof operations. SGBC Member ENGIE South East Asia led this afternoon a SGBC Learning Journey to the impressive FairPrice Hub. This […]

As the digital economy continues to expand, the industry’s challenge is clear: how do we meet skyrocketing data demand while decisively reducing environmental impact? The discussions that took place during the SGBC Seminar on 19 Sept. 2025 – featuring incredible experts from the Building and Construction Authority, Cundall, and Schneider Electric – provided a wealth […]