19 Apr 2024

TÜV SÜD PSB Pte. Ltd

TÜV SÜD is a trusted partner of choice for safety, security and sustainability solutions. It specialises in testing, certification, auditing and training services. Since 1866, the company has remained committed to its purpose of enabling progress by protecting people, the environment and assets from technology-related risks. Today, TÜV SÜD is present in over 1,000 locations worldwide with its headquarters in Munich, Germany. Through expert teams represented by more than 26,000 employees, it adds value to customers and partners by enabling market access and managing risks. By anticipating technological developments and facilitating change, TÜV SÜD inspires trust in a physical and digital world to create a safer and more sustainable future.

National University of Singapore

As Singapore’s flagship university, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is committed to advancing sustainable development and contributing to global action against climate change. Having embarked on its sustainability journey more than two decades ago, the University recognises the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability, climate change education and research. NUS continues to deepen its research capabilities and forge collaborations and synergies – both locally and globally – to generate sustainable solutions for economic and social development as well as environmental protection. Most recently, NUS has also introduced a Sustainable Procurement Framework which aligns its procurement practices with sustainable and ethical principles, thereby encouraging a more environmentally conscious decision-making process across the University.

For its efforts in championing sustainability, the University has been recognised with several accolades over the years, including the President’s Award for the Environment (Educational Institution) in 2023, the BCA Green Mark Platinum Champion Award in 2021, the International Living Future Institute Zero Energy Certification in 2020, several NParks Landscape Excellence Assessment Framework Certifications as well as the ASEAN Energy Awards from 2020 to 2022. NUS is home to Singapore’s first building cluster targeting net-zero energy which comprises SDE4 – the first purpose built Net Zero Energy building in Southeast Asia – and two adaptive reuse buildings, SDE1 and SDE3. NUS’ University Town is also Singapore’s first Green Mark Gold Plus district.

“Building upon our commitment towards sustainability, NUS has integrated the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria into our procurement framework and operations. Guided by our Sustainable Procurement Framework, we want to build a culture of sustainability, where the NUS community is encouraged to make more mindful choices when sourcing or purchasing. We are honoured to be the first university coming onboard the National Sustainable Procurement Roundtable and look forward to working with fellow like-minded members to promote best practices in green procurement and elevate the industry’s sustainability standards.”

– Pang Chong Ning, Chief Procurement Officer, National University of Singapore