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Focus on carbon management is growing as it becomes clear that all companies need to move urgently towards net zero ambition to tackle climate change and future-proof their businesses. Whether voluntarily or to meet regulatory requirements, companies need to take ownership of their activities, calculate and understand the source of their emissions and plan for their reduction and potential offsetting.
We provide below steps and solutions to help you start your carbon management journey and set net-zero ambitions. To meet the Paris Climate Agreement's goal, we need to significantly reduce our GHG emissions this decade, halve GHG emissions by 2030, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
As stated by the IPCC, this is the only way to keep global warming well below 2°C, avoid the worst impacts of climate collapse, and strengthen potential adaptation.
Its time to act now!
The first step in your corporate carbon management journey is to map your activities and define the operational boundaries for your carbon footprint assessment. It is useful to use Scopes 1, 2 and 3 as defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the most widely used greenhouse gas accounting standard in the world:
- Scope 1 emissions are the direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by your company, such as company vehicles, your factories or buildings burning fuel.
- Scope 2 emissions are the indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling consumed in facilities or operations owned or controlled by your company.
- Scope 3 emissions are the indirect emissions from transporting your products to the point of sale, your employees' business flights and commutes, the raw materials you use in your products...
To facilitate your carbon emissions inventory, start with a simplified list of your company's business physical flow:
Include your Scope 3 emissions in your inventory from the start, even if you think it will be difficult to properly collect all the relevant quantitative data. At least you will have a qualitative overview of your carbon emissions inventory. You may then decide to start with a partial Scope 3 calculation for the first few years and then gradually include the full inventory.
This baseline overview of your carbon emissions inventory will be your starting point for defining the next steps for data collection and management.
To compile all the data for company level reporting, you will need to choose a methodology and build or use an existing carbon footprint calculator or ESG Management Platform. There are free software tools available online to help your company understand and calculate the emissions from its own operations, as well as ESG Management Platforms.
Here is an overview of the criteria to consider before choosing which tool to use:
1/ Reporting standards and methodologies
Depending on your reporting objectives, you may need to choose a specialised tool that allows you to follow standards for regulatory compliance (e.g. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol) or to integrate your carbon footprint management into a broader sustainability reporting, such as ISO management.
2/ Training and certification
It is important to take the time to be properly trained on the chosen tool. You will need to check what type of training is available.
Please note that:
To take your journey further, it is advisable to have a trained project leader in-house or to be accompanied by specialists.
See some online calculators below and more on The Matcha Initiative toolbox. Many ESG Management apps are also now available. Some are listed below in the suppliers section and more in our supplier directory.
Once you have mapped your activities and selected the appropriate tool, you will focus on collecting data activities and emission factors to measure carbon emissions.
# Data activities
You can try to identify the best available data or proxy to do this, and think about how to improve the measurement later. Accuracy is not the primary objective here: a range may be sufficient to enable you to identify the key levers for reducing your carbon footprint. Make sure you define and document your methodology for measuring your carbon footprint baseline, so that you can monitor and fine tune your future reduction action plan.
# Emission factors
You can start with default emission factors from the UN Emission Factor Database (EFDB) which takes into account the 2006 IPCC Guideline for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories and its supplements among others. The Singapore grid emission factor used in the calculation is based on grid emissions published annually by the Energy Market Authority (EMA).
Throughout the process, you will identify areas for progress in data collection and emission factor definitions. Of course, improving your carbon footprint measurement methodology could be part of your future carbon management action plan!
To complete this step, it may be useful to obtain a carbon assurance statement from a third party to verify the accuracy of the GHG emissions data.
See some emission factors databases below and more on The Matcha Initiative toolbox.
Once you have a better understanding of your company's carbon footprint, define a strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions with interim (2030) and long-term (2050) targets in line with your industry's 1.5°C roadmap. Now that you know which part of your business (including upstream and downstream) has the greatest impact on climate change, you can work on your reduction strategy and prioritise actions based on the level of impact and difficulty of implementation.
Benchmarking against peers can provide suggestions for realistic reduction targets to drive your company's strategy in line with the state of the art in your sector.
According to the Science-based Targets Initiative - SBTi, two conditions must be met for companies to reach a state of net-zero emissions:
To increase the likelihood of success,
You can browse The Matcha Initiative's Carbon Reduction Strategy overview and The Matcha Initiative's carbon reductions solutions for a specific topic. Get support! For example, the Matcha Initiative Team and The Matcha Initiative Buddies can provide advice, guidance and support in implementing your sustainability strategy.
Remember, reducing your greenhouse gas emissions is not only good for the environment, it can also help you save money and improve your competitiveness.
An easy tool to use: The Net Zero Roadmap Tracking Template. (download it here in excel format)
Note: Your carbon management roadmap needs to be fully integrated into your overall business strategy, so you need to build your commitments accordingly.
You can show leadership by promoting your achievements and sharing your challenges internally and externally. A more sustainable company has a better image and attracts more talent and partners, including investors. It is also an opportunity to influence your peers and suppliers.
Share your best practices to encourage others to follow your path and become a leader and role model.
a. Internally:
Use internal newsletters, monthly meetings, town halls, events, etc. to promote your work. Your roadmap & achievements will improve the company's image to employees and create more loyalty. You will raise awareness and gain commitment from your colleagues. You may recruit more volunteers to your dedicated teams.
b. Externally:
- You can start small by adding a page to your website to share your vision and values, your carbon management roadmap, some targets or commitments.
- In the long term, it is important to share meaningful reports to regularly update all stakeholders and welcome feedback on your actions.
Beware of greenwashing: trust is very hard to regain once it has been lost. Don't embellish or lie about your carbon management journey and focus on your carbon reduction actions. Greenwashing can also be illegal in certain circumstances; refer to the Green or greenwashing? section.
To go further, companies can choose to disclose and be certified to help improve and better communicate their net-zero strategy. The certification process by an external third party is a key step in aligning with net zero goals. The company will gain insight into best practices and opportunities which can also help overcome the difficulties it faces.
You can demonstrate leadership by promoting your achievements and sharing your challenges both internally and externally. It can also help you meet tax, regulatory and supply chain requirements.
Here are some examples of disclosure / certification programmes you can start looking at:
- LowCarbonSG is a capacity-building programme to enable local companies in Singapore to start monitoring and, where possible, reducing their carbon emissions. Companies that successfully measure and monitor their carbon footprint will be awarded a LowCarbonSG Participant Logo. LowCarbonSG is led by the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC) Singapore, the decarbonisation arm of the Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS), and supported by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG). By participating in the programme, companies can access carbon management resources such as tools, workshops or information on government grants to facilitate the adoption of sustainable solutions, receive guidance on emissions reduction and gain recognition.
- The Climate Disclosure Project (CDP) helps thousands of companies, cities, states and regions measure and manage their risks and opportunities related to climate change, water security and deforestation and, on behalf of over 590 institutional investor signatories, requests information from the world's largest companies on climate risks and low-carbon opportunities. In addition to meeting the demands of your investors and customers, reporting your environmental data through CDP enables you to protect and enhance your corporate reputation, increase your competitive advantage, uncover risks and opportunities, and track and benchmark progress. In a world where mandatory disclosure is gaining momentum, reporting through CDP also helps companies stay ahead of regulation. CDP also claims to be fully aligned with the recommendations of the TCFD.
- The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). You can also submit your carbon targets for validation to SBTi. SBTi technical experts will review your submission, validate it against their science-based criteria and communicate their decision with detailed feedback that can be used to deepen your company's carbon strategy. Published in October 2021, the SBTi Net-Zero Standard is the world's first framework for corporate net-zero goals that are consistent with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C, and requires the setting of both short-term (5-10 years) and long-term (to 2050 or earlier) science-based targets. They also define a specific pathway for SMEs, recognising that setting a near-term GHG reduction target for your own operations (scope 1 and 2) is the easiest target for the majority of smaller companies to achieve. A commitment that your organisation can achieve means much more than an uncertain longer-term target covering the entire value chain.
Understanding the science behind sustainability challenges is key for you and your team to engage people and reduce the cognitive biases that affect our perceptions of climate change.
General awareness sessions such as lunch&learn talks can also help you identify future champions to integrate into your green team. Find ideas for lunch&learn, videos to share, workshops and talks... on The Matcha Initiative Sustainability Engagement Kit.
Workshops to calculate the footprint of individual lifestyles (Individual Ecological Footprint) and identify key levers to learn, reduce and change habits are highly recommended. They contribute to give coherence to your corporate sustainability strategy and encourage people to take actions as a powerful tool against eco-fear.
Creating a sense of belonging with green communities to share experiences and debate with others is also proving useful.
Browse The Sustainable HR section of Matcha Initiative for more solutions.
Carbon Management is a new field for most yet we do not have enough time to wait for the next generation to be educated about it. It is therefore vital to help your employees to quickly grasp the concepts of carbon management and become experts.
There are many workshops and trainings courses available on this subject. Check out The Matcha Initiative's dedicated page to find out when the next public masterclass is, attend a two-day training session at a Continuing Learning Centre or organise an in-house training session with a training provider.
Strengthen your sustainability strategy by building an engaged workforce: through collective brainstormings, trainings... but also compensation & green KPIs...
Make sure all employees are aware of your sustainability targets & commitments. Through workshops and ideathons, they will be the ones to identify the relevant carbon reduction actions for your business.
Browse our Sustainable HR section on Employee Engagement for ideas.
Include sustainability goals in your Employee Performance Management. This will ensure alignment, clarity and focus on results for your carbon management and sustainability journey.
Browse our Sustainable HR section on Performance, Reward and Recognition for how to implement it.
A technical audit of your premises will assess the potential for reducing carbon emissions from the buildings your company operates.
When it comes to energy, the four steps to reducing the carbon footprint of buildings are as follows:
Think also about energy conservation. The best efficiency is the energy that is not used! In Singapore, for example, the air-conditioning target for offices should be set above 25°C and not less than 8°C below the outdoor temperature: this setting provides healthy thermal comfort for people and reduces energy consumption.
Air conditioning releases other greenhouse gases: efficient maintenance of these refrigerants is key to reducing these specific emissions.
Significantly reducing the carbon footprint of buildings while improving health and well-being is achievable through
A strategic approach is needed to be successful.
You may want to investigate ISO 50001 - Energy Management Systems for a standardized approach.
If you are a tenant, you will need to negotiate with your landlord to share data and action plans. You may also want to change location and negotiate a green lease to improve the performance of your buildings. The Building Construction Authority (BCA) has developed a Green Lease Toolkit to help landlords and tenants work together to improve the environmental performance of buildings.
Browse The Matcha Initiative "Green the Office" and "Digital Footprint & IT" for more best practice and carbon reduction solutions.
As described in the IPCC report, [companies] can reduce direct (tank-to-wheel) greenhouse gas emissions from passenger and freight transport by:
Here are some examples of decarbonisation measures to reduce emissions from transport & mobility:
Goods & products Freight transport:
Stakeholders mobility:
Optimize processes, products and services. Reduce packaging & waste...
When designing a product, a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) can be useful to assess the carbon footprint of the products you sell, including when they are used, recycled or disposed of by your customers. You probably know your own manufacturing process very well. As part of your analysis, you could measure the resources you use such as water and energy, brainstorm with your engineers to generate new ideas to optimise the process, evaluate alternatives or identify specific R&D areas.
To be successful in driving change, awareness and engagement of your team will be key at every stage.
Here are some examples of decarbonisation actions for your product/service:
- Eco-design to reduce the amount of water and energy used during the lifecycle of products (including the usage phase), and to reduce waste disposal at the end of life.
- Implement Circular Economy initiatives (e.g. waste reduction, recycled materials for packaging, leasing of machinery)
- Purchase lower carbon goods/services/materials (e.g. low carbon food ingredients if you are a food business)
- Increase repairability to extend the life of products sold. This could be an opportunity for a new line of business.
Here are some examples of decarbonisation measures for your production process:
- Energy and water audit or monitoring system for production processes/equipment
- Automated / intelligent controls to reduce energy and water wastage
- Energy and water efficient manufacturing equipment
- Switch to a lower carbon manufacturing process
First define requirements within your value chain.
The new SBTi target path for SMEs has less intensive requirements for Scope 3 emissions. A commitment to reducing emissions from the value chain is still highly relevant, and it is worth working with suppliers and taking action to reduce their carbon footprint.
However, setting quantified targets to reduce Scope 3 emissions and monitoring progress can require extensive data collection and analysis, which is often beyond the resources of smaller companies. You may, therefore, start by making sure you have a sustainable procurement policy. Then a qualitative approach, such as Tier 1 supplier audits, may be advisable. Think simple to take action with your suppliers, exhaustiveness is not the goal.
Once you have a clear idea of the potential for improvement in your GHG emissions reduction plans, look for grant and subsidy programmes that may be available to help you secure some funding for your projects. Many banks and countries offer green loans.
Here is The Matcha Initiative Overview of funding available in Singapore and more details on Singapore Green Plan website.
To offset your remaining hard-to-abate emissions, you can buy carbon credits. One credit is meant to offset 1 metric tonne of CO2e. Carbon credits are generated by projects around the world that avoid or remove GHG from the atmosphere, such as reforestation programmes. These projects do not have to be related to your business or located in your own geographical area. Once you buy a carbon credit, it is permanently retired and can't be reused.
Carbon credits are usually certified under an internationally recognised carbon standard (third party agencies for voluntary carbon markets, or governments for compliance markets). The quality of the carbon credit is very important to avoid double counting, ensure additionality, permanence, etc...
Certified Carbon offsetting schemes are run by standard-setting organisations that provide assurance and authenticity for high quality carbon credits. They play a key role in facilitating the flow of carbon credits between the offset project (originator) and the corporate buyer (end-user). Credits can be issued by international, national or independent crediting mechanisms.
Independent carbon offset programmes with the highest issuance are: American Carbon Registry, Climate Action Reserve, Gold Standard, Verra's Verified Carbon Standard, Plan Vivo and the Global Carbon Council. Check also the UN Carbon Offset Platform
In Singapore, Climate Impact X, launched in March 2022, aims to be a global carbon exchange and marketplace providing access and liquidity to high quality carbon credits.
To be considered high quality, any carbon offsetting project need to meet a number of quality criteria. You should plan to carry out independent due diligence on the quality of individual credits purchased throughout your procurement process.
Note: Carbon credits are different from carbon allowances, although the term carbon credit is used interchangeably for both. While both represent one tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent, allowances do not come from carbon reduction projects: they are allocated to companies under a 'cap and trade' system such as the EU Emissions Trading Scheme - they therefore represent a right to emit.
The legacy sustainability has been focusing on carbon footprint for the past decades and scientists have been clear that our current planet crisis entails many more aspects, such as biodiversity loss, ocean acidification, social justice, plastic and air pollution... Carbon credits only cover avoidance or removal of GHG emissions, even if they claim to have side benefits on local communities and ecoystems.
An emerging market is that of "nature credits": it works on the same principle as carbon credits but you will be able to support a much broader variety of impactful projects, be it environmentally or socially.
Note that "nature credits" have multiple names ("biocredits", biodiversity credits"...) and are yet to be standardised in terms of definitions, prices, practices... As for carbon credits, you need to choose high quality projects and partners! You should plan to carry out independent due diligence on the quality of individual credits purchased throughout your procurement process.
An alternative to traditional offsetting in corporate sustainability strategies, insetting refers to the practice of investing in local sustainability projects that directly address emissions and sustainability challenges within a company's operational footprint. Unlike offsetting, which often involves purchasing carbon credits from external projects, insetting allows companies to take a more localised and proactive approach.
3 benefits of insetting:
1- Local impact: While offsetting involves buying carbon credits or investing in projects elsewhere to offset emissions, insetting directs resources to local sustainability initiatives where companies operate. This approach allows companies to actively contribute to environmental and social improvements in the areas where they operate, generating tangible benefits for their local communities.
2- Increased engagement: Insetting provides an opportunity for companies to engage more directly with their stakeholders. By investing in local projects that align with their values and goals, companies can foster meaningful relationships with community members, employees and customers. This deeper engagement helps build trust with stakeholders, enhances brand reputation and demonstrates a genuine commitment to sustainability.
3- Holistic sustainability: Engagement can go beyond carbon neutrality by addressing a broader range of environmental and social challenges. Rather than focusing solely on offsetting greenhouse gas emissions, insetting initiatives can include initiatives such as waste management, renewable energy and community development. This holistic approach allows companies to address multiple sustainability issues simultaneously, leading to more comprehensive and impactful results.
Insetting can be seen as a complementary strategy to offsetting, and an effective tool for companies to align their sustainability efforts with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Renewable energy certificates (RECs) are market-based instruments used to track the production of electricity from a qualifying renewable energy source such as solar, hydro or wind. One REC represents one megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity generated from a renewable energy source and delivered to the grid.
Purchasing RECs allows you to retrospectively classify the energy you use from the grid as clean and renewable and offset Scope 2 emissions: this enables your company to green its electricity mix from the grid and reduce its carbon footprint.
Quality credits are key. In October 2021 Singapore introduced a new national standard to enhance the credibility and accountability of RECs used to make renewable energy claims in the country - Singapore Standards (SS) 673 on the Code of Practice for RECs
Note: If you produce renewable energy in excess of your own consumption (for example, through rooftop solar panels), you can sell the excess energy to the grid and generate an income from the issuance of renewable energy certificates.
Companies should be aware that carbon pricing initiatives are a highly effective strategy for governments to close the gap between climate targets and implementation. Carbon pricing reduces both the carbon intensity of energy supply and overall energy demand through a clear price signal.
There were 64 carbon pricing initiatives in place in 2021, half of which are carbon taxes and half of which are emissions trading schemes.
Carbon border adjustment mechanisms are also emerging to ensure competitiveness in countries with high carbon taxes and to avoid the risk of emissions being shifted from one location to another (known as carbon leakage).
As part of their net zero strategy, companies can use internal carbon pricing to assign a monetary value to carbon emissions. CDP's 2021 Global Carbon Price Report highlights that to implement an effective internal carbon price, four dimensions should be considered:
The internal carbon price is one tool that can provide insight into the resource allocations and trade-offs the company will face in implementing its net zero strategy. As with any tool, the effectiveness of the internal carbon price will need to be evaluated over time.
For finance department, it is a good decision-making tool to understand the potential impacts of external carbon pricing schemes and regulations. ICP varies by region and sector. As a quick-win, post the calculations of footprint, you can assign USD 100 as a representative initial cost for every tonne of CO2e emitted (this is the carbon price level needed to incentivise net zero emissions by 2050 - Reuters). This would help you understand the potential exposure and impact on profit and loss statements.
The « sustainability journey » may feel overwhelming sometimes, but you are not alone.
Our Buddies have tried, succeeded, failed to implement change in their companies. They share their experience so you can learn, take shortcuts, get inspired and ask questions.
Everybody can become a Buddy and give back to the community; if you are keen, get in touch with us.
With a background in sustainability consulting and audit, Ivona supports businesses in their sustainability journey by building an impactful strategy, embedding sustainable practices across operations, and reporting performance to stakeholders.
She is the founder of Sustainao, a Singapore-based company specialized in sustainability consulting. Previously, Ivona worked as a sustainability auditor at KPMG France. She holds an MBA in CSR & Sustainability and a Master’s degree in Environmental Management.
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At South Pole, Chris supports Asian clients in their climate leadership and circular economy journey. The scope of services includes both carbon credits & sustainability consultancy. Chris currently manages clients from more than 10 Asian countries in categories such as conglomerate, agriculture, property development, asset management, retailing, information technology, and energy.
Mun Wei is the founder and principal consultant of SustainableSG, which provides advisory and training services in sustainability, strategy, risk and entrepreneurship.
He has worked with corporate, government and non-profit clients on strategy and implementation, reviewing organizational programmes and targets related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, benchmarking and communicating sustainability and other corporate programmes and achievements, promoting inclusive hiring, developing compliance policies and reports, and formulating innovative business models.
He is also an Adjunct Lecturer at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.
I have been working in Asia for the past 12 years (Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore since 2014) within the digital and technology space.
I have founded and run several companies in different sectors such as IT Consulting, Education, and the F&B business.
I am passionate about how to use technology as a force for good.
I work at Terrascope, which offers an end-to-end decarbonisation SaaS platform that enables enterprises to measure and manage their Scope-1, Scope-2 and Scope-3 emissions across operations, supply chains, and portfolios. As Climate Regulations Specialist, I help ensure that our product stays ahead of the regulatory curve and advise clients to navigate the dynamic and complex climate regulatory landscape.
Prior to joining Terrascope, I worked at EcoVadis - a global ESG ratings company - where I launched its Singapore office which served more than 800 companies within its first year of operations. The ratings include environmental, social, ethics and sustainable procurement metrics.
I started my career with the Singapore Government, spanning portfolios including manpower, education, transport and decarbonisation. I also helped spearhead the government's measures to fight Covid-19.
I graduated from the London School of Economics, SciencesPo Paris, and Oxford University. As an undergraduate at Oxford, I helped launch the inaugural Oxford Climate Forum - the UK's largest student-run climate change event.
Passionate about sustainability and technology, I have spent the last 10 years working in the energy, tech and sustainability sectors. I am VP of Sales at Zuno Carbon, a climate-tech providing end to end carbon management and ESG reporting solutions.
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As the Senior Programme Manager for Sustainability Validation and Verification at TÜV SÜD, Mei Yee helps organisations add credibility and assurance to their greenhouse gases (GHG) emission assertations and GRI reports by providing third-party verification reports to support organizational claims.
She has six years of experience in the standards development of ISO 30500 and ISO 31800, testing, and certification for non-sewered sanitation systems. Prior to that, Mei Yee spearheaded World Toilet Organization's Rainbow School Toilet projects in China and Sanishop in Cambodia. She is passionate about driving corporate social responsibility and sustainability and has spent more than 18 years in various fields working internationally across teams and cultural boundaries before turning her focus on Singapore to helping companies with their carbon reduction journey. She holds a Masters in Community Water and Sanitation and a Science Degree in Earth Science, majoring in geology and physical geography.
She is a certified WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) Train-The-Trainer (TTT). Since then, she has facilitated many companies in the training for Green Compass – An environmental assessment framework targeted at SME/ manufacturing industries.
In 2003, I joined International SOS, world leader of medical and security assistance services and relocated to Singapore in 2008 where I have spent my life since. I held different regional leadership roles and I was a founding member of the Sustainability Committee and initially led the S (Social) part. I was also leading the Environment pillar, with a special focus on the Ecovadis certification.
I enrolled at SMU back in Sept 2020 and graduated from the Sustainability and Sustainable Business executive masterclass in Dec 2020. In July 2021, I joined a local singaporean startup H3Dynamics with the ambition to decarbonize the aviation industry! And since May 2023, I am now the managing director AsiaPacific for Ecocert, world leader in certification for organic products. I am also the Singapore Ambassador (volunteer) for Ecomatcher to help brands fight climate change, one tree at a time.
Finally, I am a French Trade Advisor and part of the Sustainability Committee to strengthen bridges between France and Singapore on this crucial agenda.
I was born in Vietnam and grew up in France in Paris’ low income suburbs. My parents used to bring us to the park to have some outdoor activities and that’s where my father taught my siblings and I to observe, love and respect nature. He gave us perspective on our place in a much bigger ecosystem.
At that time, we didn’t describe our family as “sustainable”. It was very pragmatic, we didn’t waste anything, we mended everything, saved and reused, because we just couldn’t afford not to :)
In 2018 in Singapore, after what felt like a long, unfulfilling professional tunnel on autopilot, I was forced to make a pause and took the opportunity to consider what I really wanted to do with my life (I know this resonates with many!)
Then I really realised how passionate I was about sustainability and for the first time, I considered making it my job. Nothing is easy when you don’t hold the right degrees or the right amount of money, so I co-created The Matcha Initiative to jump into action instead of procrastinating. That’s how you start an amazing experience with amazing people :)
Cherry on the cake: TMI helped me land my current job at Handprint, where we help businesses embrace the next step - Regeneration.
Radhika is the Co-founder of Tulyā, A Sustainability Management Accounting (SMA) Services company. Her work includes measurement and understanding of the impact environmental and social factors will have on the value creation for SMEs. She develops tailored tools and practices that integrate material topics (ESG & Business) with accounting statements line items to demonstrate financial impact of action vs inaction.
She has worked with Lehman Brothers, Barclays and IT services companies before starting her entrepreneurial journey in sustainability.
She is a graduate in Chemical Engineering and has been certified in SASB , PMP, CSM & Design Thinking-MIT.
I'm an experienced C-Level professional with 12+ years of experience working in various industries who has developed a strong interest for climate change and sustainable development. Passionate about climate change issues, I'm now fully dedicated to supporting organizations and individuals in their transition towards a low-carbon future.
I hold a MBA degree from ESSEC Business School in France, an Executive Master from INSEAD, and a Cambridge Certificate in Sustainability Leadership.
I'm a trained facilitator of a successful climate change education workshops named The Climate Fresk. I'm facilitating it in public, with companies, schools or universities. I’m alsofacilitating other workshops of the same kind such as Digital Collage, MobilityCollage or MyCO2.
I am Naomi, currently co-founder & director of givvable. I started my career as an Australian diplomat with postings in East Timor, Thailand and Switzerland then moved into private banking where my interest in ESG and sustainability was seeded.
Today my company helps businesses screen and track the sustainability profile of their suppliers to help them achieve their goals and targets.
I enjoy improving processes and creating data-driven insights. My background is in process development and operations as Quality Manager and COO. A few years back, I decided to re-purpose my career and have since then studied different aspects of Sustainable Business Development at the University in Sweden as well as the Sustainability Reporting Standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD and ISSB work in progress).
Now, I am here to help SMEs integrate sustainability into their business strategy and operations, focusing on the impact that environmental and social aspects will have on the organisation's ability to create value. By reducing the scope to the most relevant materiality topics, even SMEs with limited resources have a chance to start their transition to more sustainable practices.
Virgile is an academic researcher who works for the CNRS (France) and the National University of Singapore. He heads an international collaborative lab between Singapore and France at the mechanobiology institute.
He is also in charge of the transition towards more sustainable practices in the lab and in the institute. He has already implemented various actions covering energy efficiency, consumables usage reduction, waste management...
Entrepreneurial by nature, Claire started ShiokFarm in 2015 when realising the high prices for organic fruit and vegetables in Singapore. Based on the French AMAP model, in which Farmers and a community create a partnership in order to reduce food waste and cost, ShiokFarm aims to provide families and offices in Singapore with affordable organic fruit and vegetables while reducing food waste.
Starting with a small Facebook group, Claire has succeeded in making ShiokFarm an outstanding organic business. ShiokFarm received its BCorp certification in 2023.
Duncan, originally from the UK, has been living & working in Asia for the last 16 years. He runs a creative interior design & project management company delivering projects across the Asia Pacific Region; specialised in retail, F&B and commercial sectors. Duncan is passionate about creating interiors that excite and engage Clients and Customers alike, all through the lens of sustainability.
Tomo is a seasoned development professional having lived and worked in various corners of the world from the Tibetan plateau, Indian drylands, Indonesian tropics, to Japanese metropolises. He has extensive field experience working for international and local development NGOs across Asia and Africa, including Kopernik, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, and the World Bank. He was formerly an Assistant Professor at the Global Leadership Program at the University of Tokyo.
Tomo has a BA in Social Anthropology from Harvard College, a Masters in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, and was an Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellow (2008) and Innovation Fellow (2020) at the East-West Center. In 2014 Tomo was awarded the Dalai Lama’s Unsung Heroes of Compassion Award.
I am Thibaut, French bald since 26 & bold since forever! Right now, I am a 1st time entrepreneur in the making.
I come from an IT & software agency background so deeply into B2B and old-fashioned processes. I came to realize that sustainability cannot be only about consumers and half-measures. I also realized IT Sustainability was much underrated and not understood by most companies. It came quite as a surprise for me since I always considered IT Sustainability as one of the best ways to merge both ROI & Sustainability to make the latter sound acceptable, actionable, and realistic. Having seen that, I wanted to make a change in my own way.
My dedication came from the desire to be able to look my future kids in the eye and tell them that I tried to make the world a better place.
I am also drawn to uncommon & less popular causes, which is why e-waste caught my attention. While it’s not as “buzzy” as plastic waste or consumer recycling, it has the potential to have a greater impact, especially in Asia.
