Sustainability Impact Awards 2024

11 corporates and individuals recognised for their contributions towards sustainability

The top winners of the three categories are CDL, Blue Acres and CDL chief sustainability officer Esther An

A focus on impact can result in the creation of value.

Sustainability Impact Awards is about recognising and inspiring leaders

Winners of last year’s Awards have benefited from virtuous circle, and UOB’s chief sustainability officer Eric Lim hopes this will lead to even greater impact

By embedding climate-related risks and opportunities into SBS Transit's long-term planning process, group chief executive Jeffrey Sim hopes to create a more sustainable and resilient public transport system.
IMPACT LEADER EXCELLENCE AWARD

SBS Transit CEO brings engineer’s lens to his front-row seat in sustainability journey

Jeffrey Sim has also raised the portion of senior management compensation linked to ESG performance

"With sustainability becoming mainstream, the bar is raised across the board," says Sentosa Development Corporation CEO Thien Kwee Eng.
IMPACT ENTERPRISE EXCELLENCE AWARD (LARGE ENTERPRISE)

Uniting businesses to create waves of change

Sentosa Development Corporation brings together island partners to achieve its carbon-neutrality goals

An artist impression of the CDL Eco Train which will open towards the end of 2024.
IMPACT ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR (LARGE ENTERPRISE)

At CDL, it’s full steam ahead on the sustainability train

Property developer wants to break barriers for sustainability practices, and get the local community in on the ride

Ng Boon Ching (left) and Kee Boon Hian came together over an interest in two sides of the same coin.
IMPACT ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR (SME)

Hobby to harvest: BlueAcres’ journey in sustainable farming

IT professionals looking to retire find a scalable niche in aquaponics

Yeong Sien Seu, UOL's chief legal and sustainability officer, believes sustainability has added immense value to the group's brand.
IMPACT ENTERPRISE EXCELLENCE AWARD (LARGE ENTERPRISE)

Going green is more than a trend

Embedding sustainability in the business allows companies to reap distinct benefits, despite its challenges and trade-offs, says UOL chief legal and sustainability officer Yeong Sien Seu

CDL's Esther An draws her inspiration to keep chugging forward from marine biologist and oceanographer Sylvia Earle, as well as primatologist Jane Goodall. 
IMPACT LEADER OF THE YEAR

The triple bottom line: People, planet and profit

This framework is at the core of Esther An’s approach towards sustainability at City Developments

Crops grown in GUI's farm include vegetables such as kai lan and kang kong. No chemicals are used in the process.
IMPACT ENTERPRISE EXCELLENCE AWARD (SME)

Back to the kampung days, 21st-century style

Non-profit Ground-Up Initiative connects people with nature, themselves and others for a happier and more sustainable future

The traditional focus on disclosing resources invested, such as financial expenditures and human capital, is no longer sufficient.

How to demonstrate excellence in the pursuit of sustainability impact

Companies must have a clear sense of direction and purpose so that their initiatives lead to significant, lasting changes