A new report by SGBC members Arup and Saint-Gobain underscores the urgent need to embed climate adaptation into both new builds and the retrofitting of existing buildings. This, the report argues, must be supported by forward-looking climate risk assessments, evolving regulatory frameworks, and targeted investment. A key finding is that climate resilience is most effective […]

On 14 August 2026, the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), supported by SGBC Member Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, successfully convened a SGBC Seminar focused on one of the most pressing challenges in the built environment: decarbonising structural steel. The event brought together industry experts to explore the evolving landscape of low-carbon steel production, from heavy plates […]

This afternoon, we witnessed an electrifying showcase of decarbonisation tech at the Pitch Day for the 3rd edition of our annual Challenge call with SGBC Member OCBC. With buildings accounting for 20% of Singapore’s carbon emissions, the urgency for scalable solutions has never been clearer. From dozens of submissions, our shortlisted innovators came with data, […]

This evening, the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) proudly unveiled the Winners of the SGBC-BCA Leadership in Sustainability Awards 2026 at the SGBC Awards Gala Dinner 2026. The biennial Awards saw a record 107 nominations received for the 2026 edition, a remarkable 29% increase from 2024. Across three […]

Buildings account for over 20% of Singapore’s carbon emissions, and air-conditioning is a key contributor. That is why we can make a meaningful difference through sustainable cooling practices. Since its launch in May 2025, the Go 25 national movement – led by the Singapore Green Building Council and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, […]

Can nuclear energy go beyond the grid to reshape how our buildings, data centres, and industrial assets consume power? This afternoon’s SGBC Seminar, supported by SGBC Member HY M&E Engineering Consultancy, explored exactly this question. We examined the evolving role of nuclear power – not just as a source of electricity, but as a potential catalyst […]