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 Ms Yvonne Soh contributed to the JTC Corporation-organised panel discussion ‘Shaping a Sustainable Future: Driving Decarbonisation in the Built Environment Sector’, moderated by Ms Christine Wong from JTC alongside Nikken Sekkei Ltd’s Mr. Wataru Tanaka and Shimizu Innovation Hub’s Mr. Daisuke Kato.
Some key takeaways from this insightful exchange include:
- Insights on immediate-action strategies for building owners, from retrofits to carbon calculators and smart energy systems
- Exploring tenant engagement frameworks to align decarbonisation with clear business outcomes
- Deepening Japan-Singapore innovation synergies to further develop building solutions for tropical climates
The consensus was clear: achieving climate targets necessitates collaborative disruption – combining policy, technology and user engagement at unprecedented speed.
