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The demand for talent in the field of sustainability is increasing, but the amount of expertise in the field is thin. As more nations take the step towards transitioning to greener and more sustainable economies, there is a need to develop workers with the necessary skills through a sustainability talent pipeline (a pool of candidates ready and equipped to take on the positions).

Last Update 05 June, 2023

With the effects of climate change being increasingly felt around the world, many corporations are doubling down on their commitment to reduce their carbon footprint. The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol categorises carbon emission into three scopes. Scope 3 refers to indirect emissions from activities in a firm’s value chain, such as business travel, waste disposal, and emissions from securing supplies in the upstream and distribution in the downstream. 

According to a study conducted in 2020 by the UN Development Programme and University of Oxford, a majority of people (an average of 64%) in every country surveyed believe that the world is in a state of climate emergency. But does an awareness of these imminent dangers necessarily lead to action?

At the 2015 UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris, world leaders agreed to work together to maintain global warming to no more than 1.5° C. Two targets were set in the Paris Agreement - achieving 45% reduction in emissions by 2030, and reaching net zero by 2050.

Climate change concerns, social activism and demands for transparency have pushed businesses to build sustainability and accountability into their DNA, either retrospectively or from the onset. Within the business and financial sectors, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting has emerged as a tangible way for organisations to communicate their efforts, and attract investors who are committed to sustainable financing.

The COVID-19 pandemic was more than just a physical health crisis. With seismic shifts in day-to-day living and frequent talk of a ‘new normal’ that was difficult to envisage, global rates of anxiety and depression increased by 25% in the first year of the pandemic. Mental health became a widely discussed topic and social media became an integral part of the conversation. While some people relished in the connection it offered in a time of isolation, others were concerned about the negative effects excessive smartphone use could have on mental health.

During Singapore’s circuit breaker period, various incidences of the elderly flouting safe distancing rules emerged in the media, leading to conce

Governments around the world need to persist with extraordinary fiscal and monetary measures if they are to succeed in mitigating the economic fallout