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Gallant Venture and Obayashi Corporation to build greenhouse optimised for tropical climates on Bintan island New Gallant Obayashi Green Agritech Park widens appeal of Bintan island as an eco-tourism destination

 

 

 

 

 

Singapore, 14 January 2020 – Gallant Venture has partnered Obayashi Corporation – one of Japan’s largest general contractors – to pilot a technologically-advanced eco-tourism focused greenhouse on Bintan island, Indonesia. This was announced at the Joint Development Agreement Signing Ceremony held earlier today between the partners. PT Persada Hijau Cemerlang (PHC), a company owned by Gallant Venture and Salim Group, will work with Obayashi Corporation to fine-tune the latter’s pioneering technology to build the Gallant Obayashi Green Agritech Park – a greenhouse optimised for the tropical climate using advanced environmental controls. (more…)

BeeBryte’s Data-Driven HVAC Control & Optimization Software

BeeBryte developed a data-driven HVAC control & optimization software for increased energy efficiency, reduced utility bill and maximized comfort at no cost thanks to AI prediction and patented technology.

BeeBryte is using Artificial Intelligence & IoT to get commercial and industrial buildings to consume electricity in a smarter, more efficient and cheaper way while reducing carbon footprint. They  have major customers in Singapore and in Europe like DHL, Ngee Ann Poly, Solvay, Bouygues, OL stadium, etc. that have shown that, with minimal capital expenditure, the facilities have managed to not only reduce their carbon footprint, but also reap energy cost savings of up to 40%. (more…)

New US$2 billion Investments Programme to Support Growth of Green Finance in Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that it has set up a US$2 billion green investments programme (GIP) to invest in public market investment strategies that have a strong green focus. This will help to support the Singapore financial centre in promoting environmentally sustainable projects and mitigating climate change risks in Singapore and the region. (more…)

Singapore’s role in the field of  innovation and sustainable development

Singapore has the attributes to be a leader in this emerging field where technology helps tackle environmental challenges

A key theme that came out of the discussions during TechInnovation at SFFxSWITCH (Singapore Fintech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology) was that Singapore can play a leadership role in the field of innovation and sustainable development which looks at developing technology solutions to tackle the environmental challenges that the world faces.

Moderating a panel on Singapore’s role in this rapidly emerging field, Stefanie Beitien, Director, Partnerships, Eco-Business, a media platform for clean-tech and sustainable business, observed that there is an increased awareness and alignment for the need for joint corporate responsibility to achieve a sustainable future, and that “sustainability is a good catalyst for collaboration and creates business opportunities across sectors”. (more…)

US$ 106M Singapore-based Fund Launched to Protect Asia’s Oceans from Plastic

  • World’s first investment fund dedicated to preventing ocean plastic
  • Biggest capital investment towards Asia’s ocean plastic crisis
  • First investments targeted in Asia by early 2020

SINGAPORE, December 4, 2019 – A US$106 million (SGD$144 million) fund dedicated to preventing plastic from entering the Asian oceans was launched today. The Circulate Capital Ocean Fund (CCOF) is the world’s first investment fund dedicated to address Asia’s plastic crisis. The Singapore-based fund is also one of the ten largest ASEAN-based Venture Capital Funds in the market.1

With 60% of ocean plastic originating from the region, Asia is the biggest source of plastic leakage into global oceans. A recent Ocean Conservancy Report identified a net financing gap between USD$28 and USD$40 per ton for plastic waste collection in the five top ocean polluting countries in the world – China, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. (more…)

Responsible Business Forum 2019

 

Green In Future was one of the invited media for this year’s Responsible Business Forum hosted by Global Initiatives on 18 – 19 November at ST Regis, Singapore. The Forum aimed for #Circularity2030, where companies should focus on accelerating the global circular economy and strengthening partnerships to create more circular innovations, thus eliminating waste.

Aside from highlighting the importance of reimagining initiatives towards a more sustainable future, #Circularity2030 also set out as a platform for businesses to discuss ways to unlock the circular advantage. (more…)