DBS has launched its new alternate site, DBS Asia Gateway, at Jurong Hub, aiming to bolster operational resilience and encourage sustainable business practices among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore. The announcement was made during the second edition of the DBS Regenerative Festival, which attracted over 300 business owners and industry partners.
The event featured a fireside chat with Senior Minister of State for Education, and Sustainability and the Environment, Janil Puthucheary, and DBS CEO Tan Su Shan, discussing Singapore’s sustainability goals and the benefits of regenerative practices for SMEs. Derrick Goh, Group Chief Operating Officer at DBS, highlighted the bank’s commitment to sustainability, stating, “Being in Jurong allows us to better serve our customers in the western part of Singapore and further our sustainability objectives.”
The festival showcased over 20 exhibitors, including DBS-supported companies like MYCL and AlterPacks, which offer innovative regenerative products. The event is part of DBS’s broader initiative to integrate sustainability into business models, including the ESG Ready Programme and a decarbonisation playbook for manufacturers.
DBS Asia Gateway, located at Perennial Business City, exemplifies regenerative practices with features like reclaimed materials and energy-efficient cooling systems. The site aims to serve as a model for sustainable office design, housing around 1,000 employees from DBS’s Operations Group. The bank’s efforts underscore its commitment to the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and its role in advancing sustainable business practices.
