Eleven individuals and organizations were honored for their achievements in sustainable development at the 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards, held on September 25, 2025. The event was organized by The Business Times and United Overseas Bank (UOB) and took place at Pan Pacific Orchard in Singapore. Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, served as Guest-of-Honour.
The awards recognize those who have shown leadership in creating sustainability impact within Singapore. Keppel Ltd received the Impact Enterprise of the Year award in the Large Enterprise category for its efforts related to climate change and renewable energy. The company has started clean energy import projects and developed Singapore’s first hydrogen-compatible power plant.
Other recipients in the Large Enterprise category included ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited, FairPrice Group, The Ascott Limited, and UOL Group-Pan Pacific Hotels Group (UOL-PPHG), all receiving the Impact Enterprise Excellence Award for their work in sustainability.
In the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) category, Pollen Tech and WeavInsight Pte Ltd were recognized with the Impact Enterprise Excellence Award. Pollen Tech operates Asia’s first excess inventory liquidation system aimed at reducing waste by helping brands recover costs from surplus inventory. WeavInsight Pte Ltd has implemented initiatives to lower energy use in buildings and support access to sustainable financing.
In the Individual category, Mr Bjorn Low of Edible Garden City and Prof Lily Kong of Singapore Management University were named Impact Leaders of the Year. Mr Low has promoted urban agriculture through more than 280 urban farming installations and represented Singapore internationally. Prof Kong advocated for mandatory sustainability education at SMU and contributed to establishing both the Singapore Green Finance Centre and SMU Urban Institute.
The Individual Excellence Award went to Ms Beh Siew Kim from CapitaLand Investment/The Ascott Limited and Mr Jeremy Lee from SimplyGood.
Ms Chen Huifen, Editor of The Business Times, said: “The Sustainability Impact Awards reflect The Business Times’ commitment to recognise individuals and businesses that are not only driving economic value, but also advancing sustainability and contributing significantly to environmental and societal well-being. This year, we also introduced the Sustainability Impact Dialogue to discuss trends, learn from one another and bring people together. We hope that these efforts will collectively help to inspire individuals and enterprises to take bold, meaningful steps towards a more responsible and resilient future.”
Mr Wee Ee Cheong, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of UOB stated: “UOB is committed to building a sustainable future by doing right by our customers and communities. We support our customers on their sustainability journey with sector-specific solutions and partner with like-minded leaders driving lasting impact. The Sustainability Impact Awards celebrate the companies and individuals who have made meaningful contributions and we congratulate the winners for leading the way forward.”
The Centre for Governance and Sustainability at National University of Singapore Business School acted as Knowledge Partner for this year’s SI Awards.
Further details about the awards can be found at bt.sg/siawards.