16 November 2020
The NSPR held our inaugural SG Sustainable Procurement Forum on 10 November 2020.
A total of 18 speakers from various organisations including NSPR members Accor, CBRE, DBS, ENGIE, Mandai Park Holdings, MSIG, INSEAD and Sodexo spoke at the event. NSPR also invited guest speakers from Conservation International, The Food Bank Singapore and Zero Waste SG, representing the voice of the people sector and adding more diverse perspectives and robustness to the discussions.
Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment delivered the keynote address. In her speech, Minister Fu highlighted the importance of Sustainable Procurement and shared the Government’s vision for building a sustainable Singapore. See the full text of Minister Fu’s speech here.
The speakers deliberated and shared their insights on various current procurement related subjects such as how it contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the role it has in building a carbon neutral and zero waste world. The experts also weighed in on lessons learned on climate resiliency and social impact from managing food security and food waste, and how bold partnerships and collaboration can help sourcing professionals uncover innovations for sustainability.
One of the panel moderator Dr Lee Hui Mien, Vice President and Lead, Sustainable Solutions, Mandai Park Holdings said, “It was a great pleasure to be a panel moderator at this event which has been insightful and encouraging. Looking forward to these exciting opportunities translating into progress to the movement of sustainability in Singapore.”
Over 170 participants across the private, public and people sectors attended this virtual event.