SG Green Magazine

Produced and published by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), SG Green is a biannual digital magazine dedicated to advancing sustainable building practices. Focused on the technical applications of certified green solutions, it shares best practices, expertise, and real-world case studies from local and global projects. Each issue also highlights the journeys of sustainability leaders, offering insightful profiles of organisations at the forefront of green innovation.

Produced by the industry, for the industry, SG Green leverages collective expertise to deliver practical, actionable content. Distributed digitally every March and September, it reaches thousands of built environment professionals worldwide – including developers, architects, engineers, consultants, and sustainability managers. With its accessible format and forward-thinking approach, SG Green bridges the gap between theory and implementation, empowering professionals to drive meaningful change.

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Latest Issue - 21.0 (September 2025)

Beyond the Business Case for Green Buildings

For decades, the conversation around sustainable buildings has been anchored in the business case: a compelling narrative of energy savings, operational efficiencies, and asset value enhancement. While this rationale has been crucial in driving initial adoption, it is no longer sufficient. If we are to meet the challenges of our time – climate change, resource scarcity, and social equity – our thinking must evolve.

The built environment is not merely a collection of assets; it is the very fabric of our communities and a testament to our legacy. It is where we live, work, learn, and heal. This understanding shifts our responsibility from one of mere efficiency to one of active stewardship. It calls for buildings that have to be greener, healthier and better for occupants while enhancing biodiversity and strengthening community resilience.

As you explore the insights on going beyond the business case within this issue of SG Green, we invite you to join us in reimagining the role of our sector. Let us move together from a focus of cost to one of value; from compliance to purpose; and from leadership in business to leadership in legacy.

IN THIS ISSUE

A Changing Business Case: Sustainable Buildings Drive Market Transformation across the Asia Pacific – Page 4
Bridging the Green Gap: Insights into Singapore’s Sustainable Built Environment – Pg 10
The Business Case to Go 25 – Pg 16
Eco-nomics of Green Investments – Pg 22
Twenty Years of Green Building Excellence – Pg 28
Strategic Retrofitting & Repositioning for Future-Fit Buildings – Pg 34
Unlocking Capital for Green Finance Transformation – Pg40
Reimagining the Future in Timber: Lessons from Osaka World Expo 2025 – Pg 46
Turning Aging Buildings into Strategic Assets – Pg 52