Singapore Green Finance Centre

Join us online for the CCFI-SGFC Workshop on Green Data Centres! Data centres play a crucial role in the UK’s digital infrastructure. With over 460 data centres nationwide, of which over 170 are in London, the UK is one of the leading global players. Yet, data centres come with significant climate impacts. Singapore has been driving investment in sustainable transition for its tropical data centres. In this Workshop, the Centre for Climate Finance & Investment joins hands with the Singapore Green Finance Centre to bring together scholars from the UK and Singapore to present their research report on the development of green data centres in Singapore and discuss the implications for the UK.   Date: 7 November 2024 (Thursday) Time: 0900-1015 GMT / 1700-1815 SGT   Speakers: Professor Winston Chow, Professor of Urban Climate and Lee Kong Chian Research Fellow, Singapore Management University Dr Karen Lai, Associate Professor of Economic Geography, Durham University Dr Felicia Liu, Lecturer in Sustainability, University of York   Moderator: Dr Raffaele Della Croce, Advanced Research Fellow, Centre for Climate Finance and Investment & Co-Director, Singapore Green Finance Centre   Programme: Presentation & Panel Discussion Register to attend online at: https://lnkd.in/gWQq_2fk

Join us for a public lecture on "Sustainable and Impacting Investing: What Does the Evidence Say?" by Professor Shawn Cole, Harvard Business School. Early studies indicated that sustainable investing could lead to lower financial returns compared to traditional approaches. However, more recent research suggests that sustainable and impact investing can deliver competitive financial performance while also contributing to positive societal and environmental change. With a particular focus on impact investing, Professor Cole will review the growing body of evidence that demonstrates the real-world impacts of these strategies, highlighting the potential for investors to achieve both financial goals and meaningful, long-lasting change. Date: Friday, 1 November 2024 Time: 1400-1600 (SGT) (Registration starts at 1330) Venue: Singapore Management University, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Level 1, Seminar Room 1.1, 50 Stamford Road, 178899 Learn more and register at: https://lnkd.in/gPU-xhFi

Join us on 5 November for the "Transition Finance Conference - Raising the Ambition," co-hosted by the Singapore Green Finance Centre and the Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics at SMU (SKBI). This unique in-person event will bridge academic research with industry insights to address the drivers of a credible transition for Asia. Expect engaging discussions on topics such as: ▪ Transition Finance in the Asian Context: Is it possible to decarbonise Asia’s economies while maintaining economic growth and development? ▪ Blended Finance – De-risking or Concessionality?: Where are we seeing successful cases that demonstrate what truly draws in private sector capital? ▪ Digital Transition – How AI and FinTech are Enabling the Transition: How do AI and machine learning technologies impact the digital transition of the economy and society? Can AI help human decisions from a finance perspective? ▪ Carbon Markets and Capital Markets: Markets financing the transition – exploring the relative contributions and potential of the carbon markets and capital markets. Featuring distinguished speakers Iain Conn (Co-Chair of the SGFC Advisory Board and Former CEO of Centrica), Vivek Pathak (Regional Chief Risk Officer and Former Global Head for Climate Business at IFC), and many more! Date: Tuesday, 5 November 2024 Time: 0900-1930 (Registration starts at 0830) Venue: InterContinental Singapore, Ballroom III (Level 2) Sign up now to be part of this vital conversation on Asia's sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/d8YiquTd

We are excited to share the highlights from the recent GRASFI Conference! Stay engaged with us as we continue to host impactful conferences and foster meaningful dialogue that bridges the gap between industry practice and academic research, driving progress toward a sustainable and resilient future. https://lnkd.in/gqmb-DZQ Singapore Management University GRASFI - Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment Ho Bee Land BNP Paribas Asset Management

Join SGFC Co-Director Prof Hao Liang, Singapore Management University, and Zhejiang University at the 13th Global Forum, themed "Innovation, Green Finance, and Sustainable Development," held alongside the 4th Sustainable Finance Forum. This year’s forum unites thought leaders from academia and industry to explore how innovation and green finance can tackle urgent global challenges like climate change and resource depletion. They will discuss emerging financial strategies such as transition finance, impact investing, and the green economy, highlighting successful case studies and best practices. As Asia leads the global economy, sustainable growth is crucial, balancing economic expansion with environmental preservation. Experts will share insights on reframing sustainability as a long-term investment, demonstrating that responsible investment can yield significant financial and social returns. This forum is a platform for actionable strategies that drive innovation in green finance and foster sustainable development. Connect with global experts, explore new investment models, and contribute to a sustainable future. Register now to help shape Asia’s path to responsible and resilient growth. 📅 Date: Saturday, 26 October 2024, 1-6pm 📍 Location: Onsite at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou & Online Streaming Onsite Registration: https://lnkd.in/g2qfsZ_y Online Registration: https://lnkd.in/gtETUeQ4 This event will be conducted in Chinese.

The SMU Sustainable Investment Club committee members are driven by a passion for deepening their knowledge in sustainable finance and impact investing. SGFC is delighted to work alongside this dedicated group of students at this year's Sustainable Investment Summit. We are also grateful to all speakers and mentors for sharing real-world insights to inspire the next generation of leaders, and we truly appreciate their time, dedication, and lasting impact on our students. Georg Kell Boon Chye Loh Rajeev Kannan Kelvin Tan Priya Bellino Caleb Low William Koo Wolfram Hedrich Wong Dan Chi (DC) 黄丹祺 Neha Mehta Rapheal Erasmus Kenneth Ho Hao Liang Nikki Kemp Donna Ho Sipei Huang

SGFC is proud to support the Sustainable Investment Summit (SIS) 2024, organised by the SMU Sustainable Investment Club—the first and largest student-led club among universities in Singapore focused on promoting sustainable finance among peers. This year's distinguished lineup of speakers features guest-of-honour Georg Kell (Chairman of Arabesque Group), along with members of SGFC's advisory board and founding partner institutions: Boon Chye Loh (CEO of SGX Group), Rajeev Kannan (Co-Head of Asia Pacific, Managing Executive Officer at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group), and Kelvin Tan (Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance & Investments (ASEAN) at HSBC). We are also excited for student participants to network and receive mentorship from nearly 40 professionals representing reputable companies, including Schroders and BNP Paribas, empowering them to create a meaningful impact in sustainable finance.

It has been a great pleasure for the Singapore Green Finance Centre to co-host our second Nature Finance Roundtable Series, "Market Mechanisms for Financing the Green Transition," with one of our founding partner institutions, Standard Chartered, and Pollination. We thank Standard Chartered for hosting us at their beautiful office. We also want to thank all our participants for sharing their perspectives and case studies, and to Gillian Koh Tan for her invaluable insights and contributions to driving nature-based solutions alongside the Centre!

Last week, the Singapore Green Finance Centre team had a special experience at the Sundowners, where we observed rescued native honeybees. We were privileged to have an in-person lesson from Dr Rajiv Lall, who taught "Introduction to Sustainability and Sustainable Finance", the first MOOC offered by SMU and SGFC. He explained how bees play a vital role in agriculture and the climate as key pollinators. They are responsible for pollinating 70% of the world’s food crops and much of Southeast Asia’s forests, ensuring food security and maintaining biodiversity. By promoting healthy ecosystems, bees enhance climate resilience, helping plants absorb carbon and withstand environmental stress. To learn more from Dr Rajiv, you can enrol in our free MOOC at https://lnkd.in/gYf_BgGB

New research suggests that governments, regulators, and global financial institutions are overlooking significant opportunities to unlock the estimated US$9.2 trillion in financing required annually to fund the net-zero transition. A recent report from King's College London highlights an urgent need to focus on three key areas of the financial system: 🌱Governments should engage with the new forms of partnerships between banks and other financial institutions that free up their lending capabilities; 🌱Multilateral Development Banks should make more use of their balance sheets to attract private sector funding through blended finance 🌱Regulators should develop global carbon markets, focusing on integrating national emissions trading systems and enhancing trust in voluntary markets. The report and its recommendations were developed by Professor David Aikman, former Technical Head of the Bank of England’s Financial Stability Division, and Professor Raúl C. Rosales, PhD, a member of the Management Committee of the Singapore Green Finance Centre. Read the article and the policy paper, "Mobilising Finance for Net Zero Energy Systems - Key Issues, Barriers, and Policy Priorities" at https://lnkd.in/gENETv-c