Acting R&D Division Director, Sustainability & Life Cycle Management Division, SIMTech & ARTC
Dr. Yeo Zhiquan is the Acting R&D Division Director of the Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering Division at SIMTech. Over the past fifteen years, he has been actively involved in industry and research projects that promotes industrial sustainability, ranging from Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies to data science applications for enabling industrial symbiosis and circular economy activities. Zhiquan is also involved in knowledge transfer activities to the industry through developing and conducting carbon footprint assessment courses. Zhiquan also serves as the Convenor for the Working Group on Greenhouse Gas and Product Life Cycle Assessment, and the Working Group on Environmentally Sustainable Organisations under the Singapore Standardisation Programme.
Presentation Title: Equipping for the sustainability journey through awareness, assessment, and action
In an era where sustainability has become a global shared responsibility, organizations must proactively navigate the challenges and opportunities of this rapidly evolving environment. A structured approach to embarking on the sustainability journey will be introduced in this talk, emphasizing three critical stages: awareness, assessment and action. Awareness involves understanding where an organisation stands in terms of incorporating sustainability into their businesses and knowing where to go next. Assessment centres on quantifying environmental impacts through rigorous analysis, including life cycle assessments and carbon footprint calculations, to identify opportunities for improvement. Finally, action emphasizes implementing changes and solutions guided by data to achieve meaningful and measurable progress toward sustainability goals. By leveraging this three-pronged framework, organizations can enhance their competitive edge, remain relevant and contribute positively to global sustainability efforts.