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SGBC New Members

SGBC welcomes new Members to the SGBCommunity!

  • BASF South East Asia Pte Ltd
  • BSI Group Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Combind Supplies Pte Ltd
  • Grobrix Pte Ltd
  • Ha Long Cement Company Limited
  • INFINITY CUBE PTE LTD
  • JSK Solutions Pte Ltd
  • Kajima Overseas Asia (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
  • MOH Holdings Pte Ltd
  • Newin Cooling Tower (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
  • Regency Steel Asia Pte Ltd
  • Singapore Test Lab Pte Ltd
  • SPIN Pte Ltd
  • Steelaris Pte Ltd

Click here to browse the SGBC Member Directory. 

BECU Report

The built environment is in a prime position to address the emergency of climate change through the reduction of embodied carbon emissions from our buildings and infrastructure assets, according to a new report published by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC).

 Released in conjunction with the 10th World Green Building Week, Climate Week NYC, and the United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019, the comprehensive “Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront” report highlights decarbonisation of the built environment as one of the most cost-effective ways to mitigate climate change. With the global building stock expected to double in order to accommodate the world’s projected population of 10 billion, this growth will contribute to an expected doubling of the global consumption of raw materials by around the middle of the century, significantly increasing the building and construction sector’s emissions and climate impact.

The built environment is responsible for 40 percent of global carbon emissions, with embodied carbon emissions being especially critical. The carbon dioxide equivalent of emissions associated with the full supply chain of all materials and systems put into any built environment project, embodied carbon is different from operational carbon in that the latter can be improved over the lifetime of a building. If embodied carbon emissions are not addressed before the building project moves past the design stage, there is no way for building owners to reclaim lost carbon savings once the building is constructed and subsequently used.

The breakdown of carbon emissions for buildings is typically 30 percent embodied carbon emissions versus 70 percent for carbon emissions due to building operations. In Singapore, where the lifespans of buildings tend to be shorter due to urban renewal, the embodied carbon emissions of buildings can constitute up to 40 percent of the total carbon emissions over the lifespan of the building.

“Our buildings and infrastructure assets are in a very prime position to mitigate the effects of climate change by being greener and more carbon-efficient,” emphasised Dr. Ho Nyok Yong, President of the SGBC. “SGBC’s unique position in the building and construction value chain allows us to aggregate and share innovative solutions and best practices that contribute towards a low-carbon future, complemented by our own programmes designed to raise awareness and expand knowledge. As the built environment is designed and constructed to be more energy-efficient, we need to deepen our focus on addressing embodied carbon, emissions that will stay with the building from the outset and throughout its lifespan.”

Click here to read the full report.

NEWS AND TRENDS

SGBC and OCBC launch inaugural Challenge Call

December 6, 2023

SGBC and OCBC launch inaugural Challenge Call

In collaboration with SGBC Member OCBC, SGBC has launched the inaugural SGBC-OCBC Built Environment Decarbonisation Challenge, against the backdrop of the United Nations COP28 climate conference focusing on multilevel action, urbanisation and the built environment.

SGBC X COP28

December 1, 2023

SGBC X COP28

Representing 13 percent of global GDP, the deep green transformation of the built environment sector could require less than 0.03 percent of global GDP and has the potential to lift 2.8 billion people out of energy poverty, reduce carbon emissions by 37 percent and create US$1.5 trillion dollars of investment...

Hager Celebrates 30 Years in Singapore

November 6, 2023

Hager Celebrates 30 Years in Singapore

Electrical incidents, more common than one might expect, often occur unexpectedly. It is a widely held belief that everyone deserves to live in an electrically safe environment. Embodying this principle of proactive safety, SGBC Member Hager celebrates 30 years of service in Singapore, offering products that epitomise reliability and longevity. Marking...

SGBC-BCA Business Mission to Sydney (16-19 Oct. 2023)

October 20, 2023

SGBC-BCA Business Mission to Sydney (16-19 Oct. 2023)

The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), together with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), led a delegation of nearly 30 Singapore built environment representatives on an insightful business mission to Sydney, Australia from 16-19 October 2023.

Navigating the Path to Sustainable Data Center Operatio…

October 17, 2023

Navigating the Path to Sustainable Data Center Operations in Singapore

In a recent panel discussion at Data Center World 2023, SGBC Member Siemens delved into Singapore’s latest sustainability standard SS697, which charts the roadmap to increase tropical data center operating temperatures to 26 degrees Celsius and above.

SGBC Founding President Awarded President’s Award for t…

October 10, 2023

SGBC Founding President Awarded President’s Award for the Environment 2023

The President’s Award for the Environment (PAE) 2023 was presented by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Er. Lee Chuan Seng, Mr Tan Guan Rui Jacob, National University of Singapore and Keppel Corporation at the Istana on 10 October 2023.

SGBC Launches Free Embodied Carbon Calculation Guide fo…

September 15, 2023

SGBC Launches Free Embodied Carbon Calculation Guide for Buildings

The built environment sector can now utilise a free resource to begin calculating the embodied carbon emissions of building projects.

Green Building Industry Achievements Showcase Compelli…

September 15, 2023

Green Building Industry Achievements Showcase  Compelling Business Case for Sustainable Future

The Singapore green building industry's recent accomplishments demonstrate a compelling business case for a more sustainable future.

WGBW 2023 - Building The Transition

September 11, 2023

WGBW 2023 - Building The Transition

SGBC joins the World Green Building Council and fellow green building councils around the world this week to celebrate World Green Building Week 2023!


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