KPMG in Singapore has unveiled a strategic guide titled “Advancing Digital Sustainable Talent for the Future,” designed to help local businesses enhance their digital workforce while embedding sustainability into their operations. The guide, developed in collaboration with the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) and the Singapore Computer Society (SCS) Sustainable Tech Special Interest Group, was introduced at the SCS Sustainable Tech Forum 2025 by Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information.
The guide is aligned with national initiatives such as the Forward Singapore exercise and the Singapore Green Plan 2030, providing businesses with practical steps to upskill their existing digital talent, including AI specialists and software developers, with green competencies. It advocates for the adoption of “Green by Design” principles, which integrate eco-conscious practices from the outset of business operations.
Lyon Poh, Partner and Head of Corporate Transformation at KPMG in Singapore, emphasised the importance of embedding sustainability into core business strategies. “The green transition is a strategic inflection point for Singapore businesses. To succeed, companies must embed sustainability into their core strategies, not as an afterthought, but as a foundation for innovation and growth,” he stated.
The guide outlines four key focus areas: landscape analysis, “Green by Design” principles, a digital talent roadmap, and recommendations for businesses. These areas aim to help businesses align their talent development with sustainability strategies, optimise operations for energy efficiency, and foster a culture of green innovation.
By equipping businesses with the tools to integrate digital and green priorities, KPMG’s guide seeks to position Singapore as a leader in sustainable innovation, contributing to national and global sustainability goals.
