AtoZero @ BTA 2025

Keynote Address  

“Integrating Sustainability Across the Built Environment Lifecycle: Design, Construction, and Operations” 

This keynote address will explore the critical role of sustainability in achieving a low-carbon built environment. Our speaker will discuss the latest trends, technologies, and strategies for integrating sustainability across the entire lifecycle of buildings, from design and construction to operations and maintenance.

Key topics will include:

• Sustainable design principles and green building certifications
• Sustainable construction materials and practices
• Energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings
• Sustainable facilities management and operations
• Circular economy and waste management in construction

The speaker will highlight best practices, case studies, and innovative solutions for reducing embodied carbon, operational carbon, and waste in the built environment. This keynote address will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate sustainability across the built environment lifecycle.

Speaker

• Tan Szue Hann, Head of Sustainability (Real Estate) and Director, Sustainable Urban Renewal, Keppel Ltd

Panel Discussion 1 

“Powering Buildings and Construction for a Low-Carbon Future” 

This panel discussion will explore the opportunities and challenges of electrifying buildings, infrastructure, construction machineries, and vehicles. Experts will discuss the latest technologies, policies, and financing mechanisms that can support the transition to a low-carbon built environment. Discussion will also include the integration of renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and smart grid technologies.

Moderator

• Luke Wu, Managing Director, The Gear by Kajima

Panelists

• Ke-vin Lim, Head of Group Innovation, City Development Limited (CDL)
• Oh Jun Rong, Founder and CEO, Infinity Cube Pte Ltd

Presentation 

“Carbon Reporting and Disclosure in the Built Environment”  

This presentation will provide an overview of the importance of carbon reporting and disclosure in the built environment. Our speaker will discuss the latest developments in carbon reporting frameworks, standards, and regulations, highlighting best practices and case studies from Singapore and beyond. Topics will include the role of carbon reporting in driving sustainability, the challenges and opportunities of implementing carbon reporting frameworks, and the importance of transparency and accountability in the built environment.

Speaker

• David Fogarty, Head of ESG Consulting & Sustainability Services, Singapore & SEA, CBRE

Panel Discussion 2 

“Digitalising the Built Environment for a Low-Carbon Future” 

This panel discussion will examine the role of digitalisation in achieving a low-carbon built environment. Experts will discuss the latest digital technologies and innovations, including building information modelling (BIM), internet of things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI). Topics will include the potential of digitalisation to drive sustainability, the challenges and opportunities of implementing digital technologies in the built environment, and the importance of data analytics and insights in driving decision-making.

Speakers

• Bill Lee, CEO and Founder, Azendian Solutions
• Immanuel Koh, Assistant Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
• Thomasin Crowley, Vice President of APAC, WiredScore