As businesses face growing pressure to measure, manage and reduce their carbon emissions, decarbonisation is becoming both a strategic priority and an operational challenge.

This session of the Singapore Green Transition Dialogue Series brings together industry, finance and academic perspectives to explore how organisations can begin or strengthen their low-carbon transition. The discussion will cover carbon tracking, practical emissions reduction, financing considerations, organisational readiness and the skills needed to support sustainability transformation.

About The Series

Singapore Green Transition Dialogue Series is a thought leadership platform focused on the practical realities of sustainability transition in Singapore.

The series explores how national priorities, industry transformation, and workforce development are converging, and what this means for professionals and organisations seeking to remain relevant in a greener economy.

Who Should Attend

• Business leaders and decision-makers driving sustainability initiatives
• Sustainability, ESG and environmental professionals SME owners and managers exploring decarbonisation strategies
• Operations, facilities and supply chain professionals
• Finance, risk and compliance professionals interested in green finance and transition planning
• Students, prospective students, and MEMS/GCEMS alumni interested in sustainability careers
• Corporate partners, industry stakeholders and professionals involved in Singapore’s green transition

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Topics

The panel discussion may explore topics such as:

• What decarbonisation means in practical terms for Singapore-based organisations
• How companies can begin measuring and managing carbon emissions
• Common challenges faced by businesses when moving from sustainability intention to implementation
• The role of leadership, staff engagement and organisational culture in decarbonisation
• How banks and financial institutions support the low-carbon transition
• The relevance of carbon tracking, reporting, supplier engagement and operational improvements.

Agenda

6:30pm	Registration and Light Bites
7:00pm	Opening Remarks
7:10pm	Moderated dialogue: Decarbonisation in Practice – What Singapore Business Can Do Now Panelists: Moderator A/Prof Charles Lee Director of Centre for Sustainable Development Program Coordinator (Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability) University of Newcastle, Australia Speaker Ms Huishi Li Senior Vice President, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability Office UOB Speaker Ms Anita Rios Adjunct Senior Lecturer (Master of Environmental Management & Sustainability) University of Newcastle, Australia
7:50pm	Audience Q&A
8:00pm	Synthesis & Capability Pathway
8:15pm onwards	Close & Networking

Light bites and drinks will be provided.

About The Host

Hosted by Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education (NAIHE), Singapore, a wholly owned entity of the University of Newcastle, Australia.

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