UNGCNS Charity Gala Dinner 2026
UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS) is a registered charity with Institution of a Public Character (IPC) status.
Every year, thousands of young Singaporeans graduate into a tough job market. In 2025, only 74.4% of university graduates found full-time work within six months, down from 87.5% three years ago. At the same time, global demand for green and sustainability skills is outpacing supply. UNGCNS Youth Sustainability Initiatives exist to close that gap, equipping youth with real, in-demand skills and connecting them directly with employers among our member companies.
This year, for the first time, our annual Gala Dinner will transform into a fundraising gala in support of that mission.
• Date: 4 November 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 7:00pm to 10:30pm
• Venue: Grand Ballroom, One Farrer Hotel
Meet the 2025 Winners
Meet the trailblazing winners of the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025 who are leading the change towards a sustainable future!
Hear what winning the prestigious award means to their company and their commitment to sustainability.
Guest of Honour 2026
Lim Boon Heng
Chairman
Temasek Holdings
Event Agenda 2026
Friday, 4 November 2026 | One Farrer Hotel, Ballroom
| Time | Duration | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | 60 mins | Pre-Dinner Cocktail Reception & Registration Foyer |
| 19:02 | 8 mins | Opening Performance |
| 19:10 | 5 mins |
Welcome Address
Dr. Bicky Bhangu President, UN Global Compact Network Singapore |
| 19:15 | 10 mins | Keynote Speech by Guest-of-Honour |
| 19:25 | — | Food Service Commences Introduction of Segment 1 Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards |
| 19:40 | 30 mins |
Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards
|
| 20:10 | 10 mins | Raffle Draw I |
| 20:20 | 20 mins |
Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards
|
| 20:40 | 5 mins | Performance |
| 20:45 | 25 mins |
Sustainability Leadership Awards
|
| 21:10 | 20 mins | Raffle Draw II |
| 21:30 | 20 mins |
Sustainability Leadership Awards
|
| 21:50 | 15 mins | Inspirational Talk: Youth Empowerment |
| 22:05 | 20 mins | Raffle Draw — Grand Prize Segment |
| 22:30 | 10 mins |
Closing Remarks & Networking
David Fogarty
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, |
Meet the 2025 finalists
Sustainable Business Category
Sustainable Solutions Category
LowCarbonSG Category
Reserve a Seat or Table
Judging Panel 2025
Category: Sustainable Business
Damian Chan
Chief Executive Officer
Singapore Food Agency
Michael Tang
Head, Listing Compliance,
Singapore Exchange Regulation
Honorary Treasurer,
UNGCNS Management Committee
A. Prof. Zhang Weina
Deputy Director, Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN)
Academic Director of
MSc in Sustainable and Green Finance,
NUS
Tony Soh
Chief Executive Officer
National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre
Ong Lixia
Director, Enterprise Sustainability Division
Enterprise Singapore
Category: Sustainable Solutions
Benedict Chia
Director General
National Climate Change Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office
David Fogarty
Head of Sustainability & ESG Consulting
CBRE
Sarah Cragg
Head, Asia Pacific
The Earthshot Prize
Lee Yee Fung
Chief Smart Technologies & Sustainability Officer
Singapore Business Federation
Yoon Young Kim
Cluster President, Singapore & Brunei
Schneider Electric
Category: LowCarbonSG
Anita Rios
Adjunct Lecturer
Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education
Irene Low
Director,
Industrial Relations and Analysis
Singapore National Trades Union Congress
Charles Lee
Associate Professor
Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education
Lynette Lee
Chief Executive Officer
Sirius Impact Venture Pte Ltd
Ng Lay San
Managing Director, Group Sustainability
OCBC