Sustainable and Green Finance Institute
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| Abbreviation | SGFIN |
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| Formation | 20 April 2023 |
| Type | Research institute |
| Headquarters | National University of Singapore Innovation 4.0 3 Research Link #02-02 Singapore 117602 |
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Chairperson | Bin_Liu Liu Bin |
Managing Director | Sumit Agarwal |
Director | Johan Sulaeman |
Deputy Director | Zhang Weina |
| Website | sgfin.nus.edu.sg |
The Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) is a research institute established by the National University of Singapore (NUS), to provide multidisciplinary research and training with the aim of shaping sustainability outcomes and policymaking across the corporate and financial sectors,[1] and determine ways in which finance can advance sustainability across various economic activities.[2] SGFIN is one of 37 university-level research institutes and centres at NUS[3], addressing critical issues confronting Asia and the world.
History
Establishment
With the support of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), SGFIN was set up as one of three Centres of Excellence (CoEs)[4], to develop a robust sustainable finance research and talent development ecosystem, tailored to the needs in Singapore and Asia.[5]
The institute was officially launched on 20 April 2023 by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr. Lawrence Wong[4][6][7], at Shaw Foundation Alumni House at NUS campus.
Organisation
Prof Sumit Agarwal, Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor of Finance at the NUS Business School, is the institute’s Managing Director. He is also a Professor of Economics and Real Estate at NUS. SGFIN operates with 10+ full-time researchers[8], supported by administrative staff and student research assistants from across NUS campus. SGFIN operates from its premises at innovation4.0 building at NUS Kent Ridge campus.[1]
Initiatives
Applied Research
One of the primary research areas of SGFIN involves the development of a framework to measure and assess sustainability impact of corporations. This framework aims to determine the value of companies’ environmental and social performance, by employing contemporary statistical techniques and advanced machine learning tools.[9]
Educational Programmes
The institute offers a graduate education program as well as a portfolio of executive education professional (non-degree) programmes[10]. Its graduate education program, Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable and Green Finance), is offered jointly with NUS Business School.[9][11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "NUS SGFIN". Sustainable and Green Finance Institute. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ↑ Menon, R. (2022) ‘From Green Finance to Transition Finance’, MAS Sustainability Report 2021/2022 Media Conference [Speech transcript] https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/speeches/2022/remarks-by-mas-managing-director-mr-ravi-menon-at-the-mas-sustainability-report-2021-2022-media-conference (Published 28 July 2022).
- ↑ "Research Capabilities". NUS Research. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Sustainable Talent Ecosystem". Monetary Authority of Singapore.
- ↑ Wong, L. (2023) Official Launch of SGFIN [Speech transcript]. Monetary Authority of Singapore. https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/speeches/2023/official-launch-of-sgfin (Published 20 April 2023).
- ↑ "NUS Sustainable and Green Finance Institute celebrates official launch". NUS Sustainable and Green Finance Institute celebrates official launch. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ↑ Huang, Claire (2023-04-20). "MAS expands green finance plan to quicken decarbonisation of economy". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ↑ "Our Team - NUS SGFIN". Sustainable and Green Finance Institute. 6 January 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Menon, R. (2021) "What We Need to Do to Make Green Finance Work" - Keynote Speech, Financial Times Investing for Good Asia Digital Conference [Speech transcript] https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/speeches/2021/what-we-need-to-do-to-make-green-finance-work (Published 08 September 2021).
- ↑ "Master of Science in Sustainable and Green Finance (MSc SGF) - NUS SGFIN". 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ↑ "NUS to establish Sustainable and Green Finance Institute to drive green finance education and research". NUS to establish Sustainable and Green Finance Institute to drive green finance education and research. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
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