Keppel (Real Estate Division)

Together with Enterprise Singapore, we recently led a delegation of seven Singaporean companies on an industry mission to Colombo, Sri Lanka, to explore collaboration opportunities. The delegation engaged with key businesses, including Port City Colombo, Colombo International Container Terminals, and John Keells Holdings PLC, showcasing expertise in urban planning, smart building technologies, sustainable energy, and asset management. The trip concluded with a networking session co-hosted by Keppel Urban Solutions and Enterprise Singapore, bringing together over 50 business representatives from Singapore and Sri Lanka. Ms. Meilian Lee, Director of Growth Enterprise Development at Enterprise Singapore, highlighted the importance of connecting Singapore companies with emerging opportunities, while Mr. Wong Liang Kit, President of Keppel Real Estate (China) and Managing Director of Keppel Urban Solutions, reaffirmed our commitment to fostering partnerships through the “Partnership for Capability Transformation (PACT)” framework. This initiative underscores Keppel’s commitment to supporting Singapore SMEs in delivering sustainable solutions worldwide. Thank you to all participating companies for making this mission a success: ADVANCEDATA NETWORK, CHIO Architects, DP Architects, Energeek, FJ SafeSpace, SCP Consultants Private Limited and Tigernix

We were pleased to host Asia Pacific Real Assets Association (APREA) members for a REIT Study Tour at Keppel Bay Tower with Keppel REIT. Our Head of Sustainability and Director of Sustainable Urban Renewal, Szue Hann TAN, MBA, MArch, presented Keppelopolis, featuring assets enhanced through Sustainable Urban Renewal (SUR). The session also included a live demonstration of the building’s digital twin, highlighting Keppel Bay Tower’s real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and energy optimisation—demonstrating our commitment to smarter, greener buildings.   During the session, Jason Chua from Keppel REIT also highlighted the REIT's track record and its commitment to delivering stable income and driving sustainable long-term returns to its Unitholders through disciplined investment and proactive asset management strategies. He also shared how Keppel REIT enhances its asset values and advances its sustainability goals. It was a great opportunity to exchange insights with APREA members on advancing sustainability in real estate. We look forward to continued collaborations that drive innovation and create long-term value for all stakeholders.

Last week, our Head of Sustainability and Director of Sustainable Urban Renewal (SUR), Szue Hann TAN, MBA, MArch, was invited as a panelist on the annual Asia Pacific Real Assets Association (APREA) Singapore Conference, for the panel discussion “Navigating the digital frontier with ESG integration”, moderated by Bertrand JABOULEY of S&P Global Ratings.   Sharing on Keppel’s integration of technology with ESG, Hann spoke on the adoption of digital tools in Keppel’s real estate pursuits across our funds and assets. - On the environmental front, digital technologies are adopted in the monitoring and optimisation of assets for higher performance efficiencies and healthy investment returns, referencing the INNO88 Tower, a SUR flagship project, in Seoul. - On the social front, enabling a healthy environment for tenants is performed through the sensing and optimisation of indoor environmental quality, and building social capital through building-wide events, with Keppel Bay Tower as a success story. - On the governance aspect, a Keppel-wide dashboard is employed for the reporting and monitoring of energy and water consumption, which also aids in the reporting of Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions for our real estate fund portfolios.   APREA (www.aprea.asia) is the Asia Pacific Real Assets Association, a leading voice and think tank in the industry, championing value creation in real estate in the region. Keppel has been a keen supporter of APREA, and Hann also sits on the association’s Regional ESG Board.

We are excited to share that Keppel South Central has officially obtained its Temporary Occupation Permit. With construction now complete, close to 50% of the office space and retail units at Keppel South Central are either committed or being actively negotiated. Stay tuned for more updates on this vibrant new destination for work and lifestyle.

Keppel’s Sustainable Urban Renewal (SUR) strategy is designed to respond to the urgent need to decarbonise the world’s built environment. Our goal is to deliver strong sustainability outcomes while ensuring robust investment returns. SUR offers a range of innovative asset enhancement and sustainability solutions, including renewable energy, energy and water-saving measures, and smart building controls, all of which can provide up to 50% in energy savings. Watch this video to learn more about how SUR can create higher-quality, healthier, and more sustainable buildings, ultimately providing more conducive workplaces for tenants and stronger returns for asset owners.    

The Keppel Coastal Trail at Labrador Nature Park is officially open to the public! 🌿 Located within a coastal beach forest that has undergone active restoration, the trail helps to strengthen the ecological and climate resilience of the nature reserve and was developed with the support of a $1 million donation from Keppel Care Foundation to the Garden City Fund, the National Parks Board's registered charity and IPC. To mark the opening of the trail, Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development and Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration, together with Mr Danny Teoh, Chairman of Keppel, Mr Loh Chin Hua, CEO of Keppel, Mr Guy Daniel Harvey-Samuel, Chairman of the Garden City Fund, Keppel Volunteers and members of the community planted 55 native coastal trees along the trail. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g3eNPfBv

We are pleased to share that Keppel has signed an MOU with the Lize Financial Business District Administrative Committee, the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (BIAD) and DP Architects (DPA) last week. The MOU sets the stage for a collaborative effort towards the sustainable and technological development of the Lize Financial Business District, a key emerging financial hub in Beijing. Through this partnership, Keppel will provide sustainable, end-to-end solutions for real estate via our Sustainable Urban Renewal (SUR) initiative. This will encompass providing full cycle services ranging from planning and development management to sustainable urban renewal and energy management, at both the district and asset levels. We look forward to working closely with our partners to support the future development of the Lize Financial Business District and potentially extend our efforts to other districts in Beijing.

Keppel Spreads Festive Cheer with MYMCA Christmas Deliveries!    This holiday season, Keppel proudly partnered with the Metropolitan YMCA Singapore M.Y Blessings programme to bring festive cheer to underprivileged families. On Saturday morning, 7 December 2024, Louis Lim, CEO, Real Estate, Keppel, led a dedicated team of 36 OneKeppel Volunteers in delivering festive goodie bags to 56 households. Over the course of three to four hours, our volunteers delivered over 160 goodie bags containing food rations, groceries, and items such as supermarket vouchers and umbrellas sponsored by Keppel. The heartfelt smiles and warm greetings from the recipients were truly rewarding, making our efforts all the more meaningful.  Throughout the experience, we gained valuable insights into enhancing delivery efficiency—such as calling recipients ahead of time and extending extra care and patience, especially when engaging with elderly recipients.  We are also honoured that our ongoing contributions to MYMCA were recognised with the 2024 Best Volunteer Award in the Corporate Category. Szue Hann TAN, MBA, MArch, Head of Sustainability and Sustainable Urban Renewal (SUR) Solutions at Keppel’s Real Estate Division, received this prestigious award on behalf of Keppel Real Estate Division on 28 November.  A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing volunteers for giving their time and energy to brighten lives and spread joy in our community. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a season of giving!

Our flagship assisted-living community, Sindora Living Nanjing Qixia, was honoured with a visit by senior Singapore government officials, Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development, and Dr Poh-Koon Koh (Dr), Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Sustainability and the Environment. The visit took place on the sidelines of the 18th Singapore-Jiangsu Cooperation Council (SJCC) meeting in Nanjing, China. During the visit, Ms Indranee and Dr Koh were briefed on Keppel’s capabilities across the senior living segment including its development and operational expertise, which is supported by a strong ecosystem of clinical research and technology partners. The tour also showcased the facilities and range of services at Sindora Living Nanjing Qixia, which help to provide a fun and comfortable environment where residents can have enriching lives and stay socially-engaged. Find out more about the visit here: https://lnkd.in/gPiyKBQc

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of King’s Dock Park, jointly developed by Mapletree and Keppel. This will contribute towards the vision of a City in Nature, a key pillar of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. At an event held on 26 November to commemorate this milestone, graced by our Guest of Honour, Ms Rachel Ong, Member of Parliament for West Coast GRC (Telok Blangah Division) and Adviser to West Coast GRC Grassroots Organisations, we celebrated the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in bringing this vision to life. King’s Dock Park is envisioned as a tranquil green space where nature and community come together in a unique waterfront setting. We look forward to welcoming visitors when it officially opens next year. Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting project.