About this Event
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Workshop Synopsis
As sustainability expectations continue to evolve, product manufacturers and suppliers face increasing demands to demonstrate environmental performance, provide reliable sustainability data, and meet green building requirements.
This workshop brings together industry experts to help businesses understand corporate-level environmental sustainability guidance under TR 149, explore how sustainable products can support Green Mark projects, and learn about relevant certifications such as SGBP, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and other green labels. Through practical insights and an industry case study, participants will gain a better understanding of how sustainability initiatives can strengthen product credibility, meet customer expectations, and create new business opportunities.
Workshop Objectives
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand sustainability expectations for businesses, including environmental sustainability management and reporting considerations under TR 149.
- Identify relevant product certifications and labels, including SGBP, EPDs, WELS, MELS and other applicable schemes.
- Understand how sustainable products support green building projects, including Green Mark certification and whole-life carbon assessment.
- Learn from industry experience on implementing product sustainability initiatives and addressing certification challenges.
- Identify practical next steps to improve product environmental performance, strengthen market competitiveness, and respond to evolving customer and procurement requirements.
DETAILS :
- Date : 4 November 2026 (Wednesday)
- Time : 9:30am – 12:15pm
- Venue : SG Innovate (32 Carpenter Street, Singapore 059911)
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Opening Address
Host: Mr. Wong Chee Herng
Info: Chairman, Sustainability Committee, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Group Managing Director & CEO, Straits Construction Group
🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:30 AM
Technical Reference 149 Presentation
Host: Mr. Hong Tin Wei
Info: Director - Strategy & Sustainability, Grant Thornton Singapore
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Coffee Break & Networking
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Supporting Green Mark Projects Through Sustainable Products
Host: Ms. Yap Ee Gin
Info: Lead Carbon Strategist, Climate Asia
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Introduction to SGBP Certification
Host: Mr. Lem Yang Lim
Info: Senior Director (Sustainability Certification), Singapore Green Building Council
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Case Study: Sustainable Built Environment Sharing
Host: Mr. Lester Leong
Info: Committee Member, Sustainability Committee, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Co-Founder, Gush
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Q&A and Closing Remarks
Event venue & nearby stays
32 Carpenter St, 32 Carpenter Street, Singapore, Singapore
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