Green Economy
Connecting European businesses, policymakers and ecosystem partners around green finance, energy security and the circular economy.
GREEN ECONOMY COMMITTEE OVERVIEW
The transition to a green economy has become a defining priority for governments, businesses and societies worldwide, as climate change, resource scarcity, biodiversity loss and energy security reshape global growth models. Across industries, companies are increasingly expected to reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency, strengthen climate resilience and embed sustainability into business strategy, operations and supply chains. The European Union has placed the green transition at the centre of its long-term competitiveness agenda through the European Green Deal, intending to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and drive progress in areas such as clean energy, circular economy, sustainable finance, carbon markets and responsible production.
In Singapore, the Green Plan 2030 sets out a whole-of-nation approach to sustainable development, supporting the country’s ambition to advance green growth, build climate resilience and position itself as a leading hub for sustainability and green finance in Asia. Together, these developments create strong opportunities for EU-Singapore cooperation in accelerating decarbonisation, scaling green innovation and supporting a more sustainable, competitive and resilient economy.
GREEN ECONOMY COMMITTEE MISSION
To support EU-Singapore cooperation on the green transition by connecting European businesses, policymakers and ecosystem partners around green finance, energy security, the circular economy and responsible business practices.
COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES
EuroCham Singapore Green Economy Committee objectives for 2026 are to advance green finance and investment mobilisation, supporting dialogue on the bankability of green projects, access to EU funding mechanisms, and the mobilisation of private and institutional capital to accelerate sustainable investments.
The Committee also aims to strengthen energy security and decarbonisation pathways, facilitating industry exchange on Singapore’s evolving energy landscape, including legacy systems, new infrastructure, forward-looking energy scenarios and grid connectivity, with a focus on practical pathways for decarbonisation.
In addition, the Committee works to accelerate the circular economy transition, promoting discussion on unlocking the value of waste, improving waste management and supporting the shift from linear to circular economic models across industries. It supports broader sustainability and responsible business practices, enabling conversations on social sustainability, business and human rights, decent work, gender representation and nature-related issues as part of a more holistic green economy agenda. Finally, the Committee builds stronger public-private and cross-sector collaboration, serving as a trusted platform for engagement between European companies, Singapore government agencies, financial institutions, sustainability partners and other EuroCham committees to support meaningful action on the green transition.
COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS
Ms Claire Langrée Saf
Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability at WABIO Technology (Co-Chair)
Mr Lloyd Lowe
Senior Regional Manager, BASF (Co-Chair)
COMMITTEE VICE CHAIRS
Mr Eric Tran
Chief Sustainability Officer – Global Banking APAC at BNP Paribas (Vice Chair)
Ms Anthea Ow
Manager, Government Relations and Public Affairs, APAC, LEGO
(Vice Chair)
Ms Sabera Alia
Lead Public Affairs, Foodpanda (Vice Chair)
Dr Nicole Ling
Environmental Regulatory Affairs Lead APAC (Vice Chair)
Mr Martijn Hoogerwerf
Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance APAC at ING Bank (Vice Chair)
Dr Thawatchai Maneerung
ASEAN Head of Sustainability at TÜV SÜD (Vice Chair)
ADVOCACY HIGHLIGHTS
- Panel discussion on Risks and Opportunities of Carbon Pricing: How Your Business Can Prepare for a Low-Carbon Future
- Webinar on the Impact and Significance of the EU CBAM on Businesses in Singapore and Southeast Asia with DG TAXUD
- Panel discussion on Singapore as a future potential supply chain hub for offshore wind
- Panel discussion on sustainability in the healthcare industry
- Webinar with the EU Directorate-General for Global Sustainable Environment on EU circular economy regulations
- Closed-door session with REC-N-COMP, an EU-funded programme, on their mission to Singapore and circularity and sustainable practices in manufacturing
- Panel discussion on how to transform manufacturing to achieve net-zero
- Roundtable discussion with the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) on Singapore’s climate change targets and collaboration opportunities
- Roundtable discussion on circular economy with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment
- EuroCham Position Paper: “Clean and Efficient Energy: Green Buildings” Exploratory meeting with the National Environment Agency (NEA)
FOCUS TOPICS
- Energy efficiency and green transition
- Carbon footprint
- Carbon offset mechanisms
- Circular economy
- Blue carbon and marine biodiversity
- Green sustainable financing
- Green consumerism
- Green taxonomy
STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDE
- Economic Development Board (EDB)
- National Environment Agency (NEA)
- Ministry of Sustainability and Environment (MSE)
- Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI)
- National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS)
Committee Members Include
Green Economy EVENTS
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