Sustainable and Green Finance Institute

Name

Sustainable and Green Finance Institute

Legal name

Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN)

Website

https://sgfin.nus.edu.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Finance Research & Education

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDABAJAO

Sustainability, ESG & Climate Finance Risk

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Finance, Accounting & Risk Training

SECONDARYBPAHACAK

Sustainability & ESG Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Management Consulting

SECONDARYEUAHAJAH

Sustainable Finance & ESG Ratings/Benchmarking Support

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Sustainability, ESG & Corporate Environmental Reporting

Keywords

• Sustainable finance research
• ESG education
• Green finance training
• Climate risk analysis
• Impact measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Academic Programs: MSc in Sustainable and Green Finance program fees and executive education course fees
2. Research Grants and Institutional Funding: Funding from NUS, government agencies, and international organizations for research initiatives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SGFIN is a research institute at the National University of Singapore that delivers postgraduate education (MSc in Sustainable and Green Finance), six executive education courses (carbon accounting, sustainable project financing, sustainability reporting, financial valuation of social and environmental impact, green finance for the built environment, and social and sustainable investing), and applied research outputs including whitepapers, journal publications, industry notes, case studies, and practical toolkits. Its portfolio serves graduate students, working professionals, financial institutions, and policymakers, with a focus on sustainability and climate finance issues in Asia.

Product overview

The Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) is a research institute at the National University of Singapore offering a comprehensive portfolio of education, research, and industry engagement products in sustainable finance. The core educational offerings include the Master of Science in Sustainable and Green Finance (MSc SGF), Asia's first specialized programme in this field, complemented by six executive education courses covering carbon accounting, sustainable project financing, sustainability reporting, financial valuation of social/environmental impact, green finance for the built environment, and social/sustainable investing. Research products include whitepaper series, journal publications, industry notes, and teaching case studies. Flagship events include the annual Research Conference on Sustainability and Sustainability Summit. Additional offerings include case competitions for students, industry engagement events, and practical toolkits through sgfin.tech. The portfolio is designed to build capabilities across academia, industry professionals, and policymakers in sustainable finance with a focus on Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Science in Sustainable and Green Finance (MSc SGF) Asia's first postgraduate degree programme in sustainable and green finance, designed to enhance students' impact on investment and business decisions through experiential learning and exposure to the financial and corporate sectors in the region. Offered through NUS Business School.
• Executive Education - Carbon Accounting for Enterprises SkillsFuture-Approved executive education course covering carbon accounting frameworks and methodologies for enterprises to measure and manage their carbon footprint.
• Executive Education - Sustainable Project Financing Executive education programme focused on financing mechanisms and strategies for sustainable infrastructure and development projects. Scheduled for 16-17 November 2026 in the source materials.
• Executive Education - Sustainability Reporting and Governance SkillsFuture-Approved executive education course covering frameworks and best practices for corporate sustainability reporting and governance structures. Scheduled for 18-19 June 2026 in the source materials.
• Executive Education - Financial Valuation of Social and Environmental Impact Executive education programme on methodologies for valuing social and environmental impacts in financial decision-making. Scheduled for 23-24 November 2026 in the source materials.
• Executive Education - Green Finance for the Built Environment Executive education programme focused on financing strategies for sustainable real estate and infrastructure development. Scheduled for 30 November 2026 in the source materials.
• Executive Education - Social and Sustainable Investing Executive education programme covering investment strategies that integrate social and environmental considerations alongside financial returns.
• Tools & Resources (sgfin.tech) Practical toolkits and resources supporting sustainable finance and policy decision-making, including sustainability valuation frameworks and the Sustainability Integrated Valuation Toolkit for SMEs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Enrollment in sustainability-related courses at NUS Business School has more than doubled, reflecting rising demand for green skills
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and secondary.

• SinglifeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2024SGFIN-Singlife Sustainable Finance Case Competition 2026 announced with Singlife as title sponsor.
• Fidelity InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2023SGFIN-Fidelity Sustainable Finance Case Competition with prize sponsorship and industry expert judges from Fidelity.
• World Bank GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2023World Bank Group Managing Director and CFO Anshula Kant delivered keynote lecture on sustainable development finance at SGFIN official opening.
• International Monetary Fund (IMF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022IMF hosted seminar on scaling up private climate finance in developing and emerging economies at SGFIN.
• Bank of SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner providing capstone project opportunities for MSc SGF students. Students work on real sustainability challenges facing the bank.
• GICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term institutional investor partnering with SGFIN for student capstone projects focusing on sustainable finance challenges.
• KPMG SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm providing capstone project opportunities and industry expertise for MSc SGF students.
• UOBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking partner engaged with SGFIN for sustainable finance case competitions, capstone projects, and industry events.
• SMBCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese banking group providing capstone project opportunities and participation in SGFIN industry events.
• Prudential Assurance Company SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance partner contributing capstone project topics related to sustainable finance and ESG integration.
• WWFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization partnering with SGFIN for student projects and thought leadership on nature-related finance.
• SGX GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore Exchange partnering for case competitions, industry sharing sessions, and research on capital markets and sustainability.
• Clifford CapitalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfrastructure finance specialist providing capstone project opportunities for MSc SGF students.
• RHT GreensecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability consulting firm providing industry project opportunities and expertise for student capstone work.
• Neuberger BermansecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsset management firm providing capstone project opportunities on topics including utility sector decarbonization.
• CGS International Securities SingaporesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecurities firm contributing capstone project topics related to sustainable finance and ESG investing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Direct peers

• Cambridge Centre for Sustainable Finance: University-based research and education center at Cambridge focused on sustainable finance, offering executive education, research, and policy engagement—directly comparable in mission and operating model to SGFIN but with a global rather than Asia focus.
• Imperial College Business School – Centre for Climate Finance: University-based center producing climate-finance research and executive programs at a top global institution; closely parallels SGFIN's research-plus-education model with a focus on climate-risk and transition topics.
• Oxford Sustainable Finance Group: Multidisciplinary research group at the University of Oxford producing thought leadership, executive education, and industry engagement on sustainable finance; mirrors SGFIN's research-plus-education structure and academic credibility.
• Frankfurt School of Finance & Management – Sustainable Finance: Runs dedicated sustainable-finance certification, executive education, and applied research programs—comparable to SGFIN's MSc-plus-executive-course portfolio with strong practitioner orientation.
• INSEAD Hoffmann Institute: Business-school-based institute producing ESG and sustainable-business research, case studies, and executive programs—comparable to SGFIN as a global business-school anchor for sustainability education and industry engagement.

Regional players

• HKU Business School – Centre for Sustainable Finance: Hong Kong-based business school with sustainable-finance research and education programs; competes with SGFIN for Asia-wide students and policy-engagement mindshare in a closely adjacent regional market.
• SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business: Singapore-based peer university business school with growing sustainable-finance course offerings; directly competes with SGFIN for Singaporean students and executive education customers in the same local market.
• Tsinghua University – Center for Sustainable Finance and ESG Research: China-based academic center combining sustainable-finance research, executive programs, and policy advisory—comparable to SGFIN as a university-anchored sustainable-finance hub serving a major Asian market.

Broad incumbents

• Climate Bonds Initiative: International organization working on sustainable finance market development, standards, and policy; overlapping with SGFIN's carbon-markets, blended-finance, and disclosure research agenda though operating as an NGO rather than a university institute.
• Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI): UN-supported network advancing ESG integration across financial institutions; relevant ecosystem peer for SGFIN's research, policy, and capacity-building work in sustainable finance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/sustainable-and-green-finance-institute

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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