About Us
The Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) is a research institute established by the National University of Singapore (NUS). SGFIN provides deep research capabilities in sustainable and green finance with the focal point on Asia and contributes thought leadership to shape sustainability outcomes in policymaking across the financial sector and the economy at large.
Supported by exceptional domain experts across NUS, SGFIN equips businesses with critical knowledge across disciplines to better quantify the environmental and social impacts of their business developments, operations, products, and services. SGFIN also provides education, training, and toolkits to integrate sustainability dynamics into their business strategies and investment decisions. In essence, SGFIN facilitates companies and institutions in embedding sustainability as a core pillar in their business decisions.
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Tariffs Test Southeast Asia’s Clean Energy Exports
In two recent Business Times (BT) articles, Professor Johan Sulaeman, Director of SGFIN, commented on the effects of US punishing tariffs on Southeast Asian manufacturers in the renewable energy sector. In a BT article titled “Greater ASEAN integration could prevent tariff-induced slowdown in energy transition: observers”, Professor Johan Sulaeman discussed the impact of U.S. tariffs …
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Who Will Pay For A Sustainable World, And Who Will Gain?
We were honoured to host Professor Matthew Agarwala, Bennett Professor of Sustainable Finance at the University of Sussex, for an insightful lecture on the vital role of nature in shaping the future of finance and economic development. He advocated for a new economic model that moves beyond GDP to include natural, human, social, and institutional …
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Incorporating Standard Disclosures into Carbon Credits Project
As the global demand for carbon credits continues to grow, so does the debate surrounding their actual impact. Questions remain over whether carbon credits truly deliver the environmental and economic benefits they promise—and how risk is effectively factored into their pricing remains a grey area for many stakeholders. Our opinion piece, published through The Business …
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Government backing and geopolitical stability key to achieving Singapore’s climate targets
Singapore’s 2035 climate targets are achievable but pose significant challenges amid geopolitical uncertainties, experts say. Meeting the emissions reduction goal will require strong government support, international cooperation, and advancements in emerging technologies such as green electricity imports and carbon capture. However, the transition may drive up energy costs, potentially sparking public resistance. Several experts, including …
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CBET Thematic Workshop
On 17 Jan 2025, A/Prof Weina Zhang presented the findings on the impact valuation of energy transition projects in Asia at the Cross Border Electricity Trading Thematic Workshop. She shared the Integrated Return on Investment methodology, which assessed >350 green bond-financed projects based on economic, environmental, and social impacts. The findings revealed the pivotal roles …
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Recommendations by National Wages Council on Fair and Sustainable Wage Increase
Taking into account the sustained productivity growth, improved economic outlook, and expected moderation in inflation in 2024, the National Wages Council has recommended for fair and sustainable wage increments for workers. Prof Sumit Agarwal, Managing Director of SGFIN and Professor of Finance, Economics, and Real Estate at NUS Business School, shared his thoughts on this …
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Memoranda of Understanding with MOE Laboratory for National Development and Intelligence Governance and Shanghai Academy of AI for Science
SGFIN recently signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the MOE Laboratory for National Development and Intelligence Governance (NDIGL) at Fudan University and the Shanghai Academy of AI for Science (SAIS). These collaborations aim to explore research projects on sustainable finance, AI, and big data, as well as to develop interdisciplinary educational programs that integrate …
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Launch of Integrated Impact Valuation Framework for Green Buildings
On 18 Sep 2024, SGFIN unveiled its whitepaper, “Integrated Impact Valuation Framework for Green Buildings,” at an event featuring industry and academic leaders. Prof Zhang Weina provided a comprehensive overview, highlighting the whitepaper’s holistic framework which integrates 13 established building standards and utilization of the IROI (Integrated Return on Investment) methodology, which evaluates economic, environmental, …
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NUS Environmental Research Institute | Symposium on Innovative Environmental Solutions for Accelerating the Low-Carbon Transition
On 17 Sep 2024, the NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI) hosted the hybrid Symposium on Innovative Environmental Solutions for Accelerating the Low-Carbon Transition, as part of NUS Sustainability CONNECT Highlight. The event featured key innovations from NUS researchers and partners and emphasized the importance of collaboration in turning innovative ideas into scalable solutions for a …
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National Healthcare Group | Brown Bag Lunch Talk: An Introduction to the Social Return on Investments and Its Application to a Health Promotion Project
On 12 Sep 2024, Prof Zhang Weina delivered a presentation at Brown Bag Lunch Talk: An Introduction to the Social Return on Investments and Its Application to a Health Promotion Project, organized by the National Healthcare Group. During the session, Prof Weina explained the SROI methodology, outlined the steps for conducting an SROI analysis, and …
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