Singapore, 26 February 2025 - Jointly presented by The Business Times (BT) and UOB, the third Sustainability Impact (SI) Awards is open for nominations from now till 16 May 2025.
Launched in 2023, the SI Awards aim to recognise leaders and companies that serve as pillars of inspiration in sustainability development, through their contributions to the environment and society. The Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS) at the National University of Singapore Business School is the Knowledge Partner for the Awards.
Ms Chen Huifen, Editor of The Business Times, said, “It is heartening to see individuals and corporates in Singapore being more conscious of sustainability issues and their connection to business and societal impact. We want to highlight those who are dedicating themselves to advancing responsible capitalism, and doing so in deliberate and thoughtful ways that others can learn from.”
Mr Eric Lim, Chief Sustainability Officer, UOB, said, “Sustainability is about making transformational and impactful change. To tackle the urgent challenges facing our planet and society, we need the collective action from every member of the community – businesses and individuals alike. The Sustainability Impact Awards recognise those who are leading the way and inspiring us to catalyse change and build a more sustainable future for all.”
Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, NUS Centre for Governance and Sustainability, said, “In the dynamic business landscape, companies and leaders still have many reasons to remain steadfast in sustainability. It is vital that we recognise those who have been steadfast and fostered positive change. Through our work in assessing sustainability standards, we hope to amplify the sustainability cause and encourage more to take action for a greener future.”
Past recipients of the SI Awards include Impact Leaders of the Year Ms Esther An, City Developments Ltd’s Chief Sustainability Officer, who was recognised for her pioneering sustainability advocacy. There is also Mr Preston Wong, sustainability tech start-up treatsure’s co-founder and CEO, who has been advocating the reduction of food waste in Singapore, and raising awareness of food sustainability issues.
Past Impact Enterprises of the Year include:
- City Developments Ltd which pioneered capacity building and thought leadership in climate action;
- Singtel, for uplifting the community through digitalisation, innovation, capability development and philanthropy programmes;
- BlueAcres Pte Ltd which enables individuals with moderate autism to acquire farming skills; and
- The Social Kitchen which provides on-ground community support through meal donations, and trains the underprivileged and marginalised individuals for employment opportunities.
Interested individuals and businesses can submit their applications via the Awards website by downloading the application form. The judging criteria can be found in the Annex.
