Singapore Business Federation helps companies connect to more green growth opportunities
October 17, 2011 by Eugene Tay
Filed under Strategy and Leaders
At today’s Asia Pacific Sustainability Leadership Forum, the Singapore Business Federation signed two Memorandums of Understanding and a Letter of Intent with international partners to connect local businesses to international technological and financing network for more green growth opportunities.
Held in conjunction with the Global Entrepolis @ Singapore (GES) Business Leaders Summit 2011 at Resorts World Sentosa, the Asia Pacific Sustainability Leadership Forum is organised by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the apex business chamber that champions the interests of the Singapore business community in trade, investment and industrial relations. The forum highlights the latest trends and opportunities of sustainability as a business imperative.
Speaking at the forum’s welcome address, Mr S Iswaran, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade and Industry, said that sustainability is an imperative for global businesses, and is emerging as a market driver that presents opportunities for value creation and profit. He highlighted that sustainability is becoming pervasive throughout the global economy, and many international companies are stepping up their sustainability efforts, working in close collaboration with stakeholders, other businesses, and governments. Read more
Sustainability of firms now a trend [News]
July 22, 2011 by Eugene Tay
Filed under News
By Stephanie Riady, The Business Times, 22 Jul 2011.
A GROWING number of companies are rethinking the sustainability of their business practices, remarked Patrick Chan from the Singapore Business Federation during Singapore Management University 12th International Conference of the Society for Global Business and Economic Development.
The rapid growth of climate-related businesses is one indicator of this trend. Global revenues from climate-related sectors – including areas such as low-carbon energy production, energy efficiency, water & waste control, and climate finance – could top $2 trillion by 2020 from $530 billion in 2008, according to HSBC’s Global Research report published in September 2009. Read more
Alliance launched to help S’pore firms go green [News]
July 12, 2011 by Eugene Tay
Filed under News
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has launched an alliance to help local companies become more eco-friendly.
The group will also help them tap into Singapore’s Clean Technology (Cleantech) network.
Also, a handbook titled “Riding the Megatrend of Sustainability” was launched in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Offering insights on the motivations and experiences of sustainable business, the handbook will spur businesses to follow in the footsteps of the green pioneers.
Meanwhile, the Singapore Sustainability Awards ceremony saw nine private and public sector organisations being honoured for their sustainable business practices. Read more
Sustainability Seminar – How Companies Can Gain From Sustainable Development
July 21, 2009 by Eugene Tay
Filed under Events
Venue: Singapore Business Federation (SBF), Seminar Room 2, 21 level Keppel Towers, 10 Hoe Chiang Road, Singapore 089315
SBF is organising a seminar on how companies can gain from sustainable development. There will be a launch of the EcoWorld 2010 and Outstanding Sustainability Award, and also a showcase of sustainable development solutions by companies. Read more
