Kyndryl and Microsoft have unveiled the findings of their third annual Global Sustainability Barometer Study, highlighting that 87% of Singapore organisations have maintained or advanced their sustainability initiatives in 2025. This marks a significant rise from 60% in 2024, positioning Singapore ahead of the global average of 66%. Despite this progress, only 35% of these organisations are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) centrally to drive environmental decisions.
The study, conducted by Ecosystm, underscores the increasing alignment between technology and sustainability teams in Singapore, with 58% of IT teams now spearheading sustainability goals, up from 40% last year. Guat Ling Ang, Managing Director of Kyndryl Singapore, noted, “Rising disclosure requirements and the need for real-time reporting are driving demand for AI, automation, and trusted data platforms.”
Key findings reveal that 35% of Singapore organisations are “integration-focused,” more than double the global average of 16%. Additionally, 63% of local firms now use predictive AI to forecast resource use and emissions, a significant increase from 35% last year. However, challenges persist, with 52% citing unclear return-on-investment (ROI) as a barrier to progress.
The study also highlights structural data obstacles, with 50% of organisations struggling to collect data across internal systems. Despite these challenges, there is a growing interest in agentic AI, with 23% of organisations piloting or considering its use.
As Singapore continues to enhance its sustainability landscape, the integration of AI remains a critical area for development, promising to transform sustainability from a compliance requirement to a competitive advantage.
