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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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February 18, 2025

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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January 17, 2025

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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October 16, 2024

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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October 8, 2024

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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Scaling up ESG Finance – The Enabling Role of Tech
MSc SGF Industry Sharing Series
Scaling up ESG Finance – The Enabling Role of Tech

Speaker: David Teo [Executive Director, ESGpedia]

9 Apr 25
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
innovation 4.0 Level 01-03 Seminar Room
3 Research Link 117602
Who Will Pay For A Sustainable World, And Who Will Gain?

Speaker: Professor Matthew Agarwala [Bennett Chair in Sustainable Finance, University of Sussex]

16 Apr 25
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
innovation 4.0 Level 01-03 Seminar Room
3 Research Link 117602
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