On 17 Sep 2024, the NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI) hosted Symposium on Innovative Environmental Solutions for Accelerating the Low-Carbon Transition as part of NUS Sustainability CONNECT Highlight. The event showcased the pivotal work of NUS researchers, collaborators, and partners in driving global efforts towards a sustainable economy.

Discussions centred on key innovations for low-carbon transition. Topics included nature-based solutions, advancements in carbon capture, low-energy water treatment technologies, waste-to-resource transformations, and green financing.

Prof Johan Sulaeman, Director of SGFIN, was among the speakers, presenting on SGFIN’s contributions through projects such as the Corporate Carbon Footprint Assessment, ESG Data Primer, and Sustainability Data Integrity. Notably, he had addressed similar topics during the panel discussion "Demystifying ESG Ratings: Accountability and Consumer Perceptions" at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Festival of Ideas 2024. These initiatives underscore SGFIN’s role in supporting the global sustainability agenda.

The event concluded with the emphasis on the importance of collective efforts to turn innovative ideas into actionable, scalable solutions, reinforcing the spirit of collaboration that defined the symposium.