
From
Left
to
Right:
Mr
Francis
Lee,
SCS
Executive
Director
Mr
Benjamin
Soh,
Sustainable
Tech
SIG,
Committee
Member
Ms
Ang
Guat
Ling,
Sustainable
Tech
SIG,
Committee
Member
Mr
Kenneth
Ng,
Vice-Chairman,
Sustainable
Tech
SIG,
Committee
Joey
Tan,
Chairman,
Sustainable
Tech
SIG,
Committee
Lim
Bee
Kwan,
Vice-President,
SCS
Executive
Council
Sam
Liew,
President,
SCS
Executive
Council
Dr
Janil
Puthucheary,
Senior
Minister
of
State,
Ministry
of
Digital
Development
and
Information
of
Singapore
Lee
Sze
Yeng,
Managing
Partner,
KPMG
in
Singapore
Lyon
Poh,
Partner,
Head
of
Corporate
Transformation,
KPMG
in
Singapore
James
Wilson,
Partner,
Technology
Consulting
Nicki
Doble,
Principal
Advisor,
Corporate
Transformation,
KPMG
in
Singapore
Dr.
Deven
Chhaya,
Partner,
Infrastructure
Advisory,
KPMG
in
Singapore
The guide highlights how many businesses already possess essential digital talent – such as AI specialists, software developers, and network engineers – and offers actionable strategies to upskill them for evolving technological demands. It also advocates for businesses to adopt ‘Green by Design’ principles, where sustainability is built into core operations and workforce strategies from the start, rather than being treated as an afterthought.
This guide seeks to equip businesses with insights to plan ahead, offering observations of the current landscape, guidance on incorporating sustainability into business strategies, and actionable recommendations to address digital and green priorities. It supports Singapore’s vision of fostering a skilled workforce ready to leverage AI to drive sustainable innovation and long-term economic resilience.
Lyon Poh, Partner and Head of Corporate Transformation at KPMG in Singapore, remarked, “The green transition is a strategic inflection point for Singapore businesses. To succeed, companies must embed sustainability into their core strategies, not as an afterthought, but as a foundation for innovation and growth. By remapping the mindsets and skillsets of their existing workforce, leveraging digital talent to drive green innovation, and aligning with national frameworks such as the Green Plan 2030, businesses can transform challenges into opportunities. Practical steps include investing in energy-efficient technologies, redesigning operations for circularity, and collaborating across sectors to scale impactful solutions. Singapore’s strong policy environment and tech-capable workforce uniquely position it to lead in this space, creating economic value while ensuring long-term resilience. Businesses that act decisively now will not only secure a competitive edge but also contribute meaningfully to Singapore’s sustainable growth story.”
Joey Tan, Chairman, SCS Sustainable Tech SIG, said: “For a successful sustainability transformation, practitioners need to combine specialised knowledge with multidisciplinary skill sets. Green skills, including those related to green software, are essential for building a sustainable future and supporting Singapore’s transition to a resource-efficient society.”
Strategic
Guide
Overview
–
Driving
Green
Transformation
The
guide
outlines
four
key
focus
areas
to
help
businesses
succeed
in
integrating
digital
and
green
priorities:
1.
Landscape
Analysis
Examines
Singapore’s
digital
and
green
initiatives
while
addressing
global
commitments
like
the
Paris
Agreement
and
Sustainable
Development
Goals.
Identifies
workforce
gaps
and
proposes
tailored
solutions
to
improve
alignment
between
talent
development
and
sustainability
strategies.
2.
“Green
by
Design”
Principles
Inspired
by
Singapore’s
“Secure
by
Design”
framework,
these
principles
advocate
embedding
eco-conscious
practices
early
in
procurement,
systems
development,
and
operations,
ensuring
sustainability
underpins
all
processes.
3.
Digital
Talent
Roadmap
Offers
a
clear
framework
for
businesses
to
upskill
existing
digital
roles
with
emerging
green
competencies.
For
example,
software
engineers
can
optimise
algorithms
for
energy
efficiency,
while
network
specialists
can
architect
sustainable
systems.
This
roadmap
is
designed
to
support
Singapore’s
Skills
Frameworks.
4.
Recommendations
for
Businesses
Practical
steps
include
fostering
a
culture
of
green
innovation
to
seek
competitive
advantage,
advancing
cross-sector
collaborations
to
scale
sustainable
solutions
and
aligning
processes
with
national
initiatives
like
the
Singapore
Green
Plan
2030.
Strategic
Imperatives
for
Businesses
To
seize
the
opportunities
presented
by
the
green
economy
and
AI,
Singapore
businesses
must
act
boldly.
Key
imperatives
include:
- Embedding Sustainability Across Functions
- Investing in Green Innovation
- Uplifting and Leveraging Talent
- Leading with Purpose
A
Wider
Economic
and
Social
Vision
The
green
economy
has
far-reaching
implications.
Its
benefits
include:
- Economic Evolution
- Global Competitiveness
- Social Equity
A
Call
to
Action
The
guide
emphasises
that
the
challenges
posed
by
the
green
transition
offer
unprecedented
opportunities
for
growth
and
leadership.
By
upskilling
workforces,
embedding
Green
by
Design
methodologies,
and
leveraging
existing
digital
capabilities,
businesses
can
remain
competitive
and
contribute
meaningfully
to
national
and
global
sustainability
goals.
KPMG’s strategic guide provides a roadmap to help enterprises lead in the green transition by making sustainability a core pillar of their operations and talent strategies. Download the guide here to take the first step in driving innovation while building a sustainable future.
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