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.
Recent News
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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IVAS-IVSC Business Valuation Conference 2024 | Intangible Impact: Unlocking Business Value in the New Economy
At the IVAS-IVSC Business Valuation Conference 2024, SGFIN Director Prof Johan Sulaeman spoke on the theme “Intangible Impact: Unlocking Business Value in the New Economy” and discussed the critical role of corporate sustainability as an intangible asset in driving business value. While other speakers emphasized intangible assets like R&D and branding, Prof Johan focused on …
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Integration of Executive Pay with ESG
In a Business Times article discussing the integration of executive pay with ESG criteria, Dr Sean Shin shared his insights on the challenges companies face in implementing ESG-linked compensation and offered some advice on how to address these obstacles. Links: Business Times Online | Business Times (Print Version)
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Tsinghua University & CGS International Visit
SGFIN recently hosted a session for Tsinghua University students, led by Prof Liu Qing. Prof Zhang Weina provided an overview of Sustainable Finance and highlighted SGFIN’s initiatives in research and education while Faith Yong, Head of Admissions for MSc programs at NUS Business School, presented the diverse range of MSc offerings available. A highlight of …
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Braxton Partners Series Luncheon | Making an Impact: Accelerating Growth in Southeast Asia
On 25 Jul 2024, Prof Zhang Weina participated in the Braxton Partners Series Luncheon and joined in the discussion on the topic: “Making an Impact: Accelerating Growth in Southeast Asia.” Several speakers shared their stories and views. Prof Weina, in particular, shared valuable insights on internalizing externalities in sustainable investing. Read More →
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SGFIN Research Collaboration with ACRA on Singapore Climate-related Disclosures
On 8 Jul 2024, findings from the joint SGFIN-ACRA study on climate disclosures by 51 larger listed companies were released. Some key insights include: While there are still improvements to be made, large Singapore companies are making good progress in climate reporting. “Good progress” can be defined as companies disclosing key TCFD elements – …
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