[SINGAPORE] As sustainability grows more urgent, so does the need for deeper, action-oriented conversations. The inaugural Sustainability Impact Dialogue aims to help fill that gap.
Held at SPH Media’s Studio+65, the four-part series is a new extension of the Sustainability Impact Awards (SI Awards), now in its third edition and jointly organised by The Business Times and UOB.
The first session, themed “Navigating Sustainability Forward”, will take place on Jul 22 and will feature Dr Amy Khor, former senior minister of state for sustainability and the environment, and Eric Lim, UOB’s chief sustainability officer.
Moderated by BT editor Chen Huifen, the dialogue will explore how businesses are moving beyond compliance and positioning sustainability as a driver of innovation, resilience, and brand value.
While the first session is a closed-door event with a small audience, which includes C-suite leaders from corporates, a post-event coverage will be published in BT for those interested in the key insights and discussions.
The goal of the dialogue, said Lim, is to “turn conversations into changes for a better future” by spotlighting emerging trends, encouraging the exchange of best practices, and fostering cross-sector collaboration.
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“Sustainability is a shared responsibility, and progress happens when we work together with our partners with purpose,” he said.
Both BT and UOB hope to catalyse real action by convening sustainability experts, business leaders, policymakers and community advocates.
The dialogue series complements the SI Awards, which was launched in 2023 to recognise individuals and businesses in Singapore that have made significant contributions to the country’s environmental and social sustainability. The Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the NUS Business School is knowledge partner of the awards.
Dr Khor, known for spearheading policies such as the Zero Waste Masterplan, the charge on single-use bags, and improvements to hawker centres, will chair this year’s judging panel.
Awards will be presented at the SI Awards 2025 Dinner in late September across three main categories: large enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises, and individuals.
Following the first session in July, the dialogue will continue with a second event on Aug 21, with the final two scheduled for September and November. Further details will be announced in due course.
Those who are interested in attending future sessions of the dialogue may register their interest by sending an e-mail to smlin@sph.com.sg.
More information on the SI Awards is available at https://bt.sg/siawards.
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