Singapore
Ian Chew is the Founder of Greenie Web – an award-winning Singapore ClimateTech that creates low-carbon computer code. A pioneer in the decarbonization of the digital world, he is the first in Asia to have carried out such work. For his contributions to the field of climate change, Ian received the Forbes 30 under 30 (Asia) honour for Social Impact, recognition as a Thought Leader by American luxury magazine Robb Report and the Global Digital Sustainability Leadership Award at Wiki Finance Expo. His thought leadership has been recognized through invitations to speak at events by the United Nations, European Union, Arab League and The Economist. His insights on digital sustainability have been sought after by top government officials from Hungary to Palau. Ian’s deep knowledge in the field was also recognized by the Asian Development Bank where he was appointed a subject matter expert on digitalization for green and inclusive growth. He is the Enterprise Chair (Digital Sustainability) for Global Sustainable Futures Network where he champions sustainable digitization — helping enterprises integrate low-carbon computing and green digital strategies. In addition, he is the Chair for ASEAN Smart Cities Network's Sustainability Working Group where he fosters regional collaboration for innovative solutions in low-carbon technologies and smart infrastructure. Ian currently serves a three year term (2025 - 2028) as part of the Executive Committee (Sustainability) for the 62nd Council of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Ian is also the founding chairperson of the Global Alliance for Sustainable Digitization (GASD), where he launched the 29 by 29 Global Digital Sustainability Initiative. The program has benefited more than 17500 government officials, academics, corporates and students across 40 countries. Into its 4th year, the program has already secured UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) support. Ian has been a guest lecturer for digital sustainability for post-graduate and professional courses at Singapore Management University. He has provided mentorship to students from the National University of Singapore and Essec Business School on digital sustainability. Notable media coverage of Ian includes Forbes (USA), CGTN (China), Channel News Asia, FedEx, The Star (Malaysia), The National (United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi), Green IO Podcast (France), The Hindu (India), The Straits Times (Singapore), Radio Republik Indonesia and Vientiane Times (Laos).
• First in Asia Pacific to create low-carbon computer code • Developed an Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) software that can change traditional computer code into low-carbon code for 11 computer languages including C++, Java, Python using more than 1750 different optimization techniques • Speaker at events by United Nations, European Union, ASEAN, Arab League, World Expo, The Economist • Featured by national news and associations, including: Forbes (USA), European Cluster Collaboration Platform (EU), The Star (Malaysia), Clusters of Sweden, Straits Times (Singapore), The National (Abu Dhabi), Green IO Podcast (France), Times of India, enorth (Mainland China), e27 (Singapore), Radio Republik Indonesia
• Champion sustainable digitization: helping enterprises integrate low-carbon computing and green digital strategies. • Foster cross-sector collaboration: bringing together academia, industry, and policymakers to accelerate sustainable innovation. • Scale impact-driven solutions: leveraging partnerships to implement digital sustainability initiatives that drive measurable environmental benefits.
• Drive impactful strategies to integrate digital sustainability into urban ecosystems. • Foster regional collaboration for innovative solutions in low-carbon technologies and smart infrastructure. • Create value by building partnerships that empower communities while addressing critical challenges such as climate resilience, energy transition, and sustainable urbanization.
• Capability Building: Enhancing the capacity of SCCCI members to adopt sustainable business practices. • Fostering Collaboration: Facilitating partnerships between SCCCI members and other stakeholders to promote the sharing of resources and best practices in sustainability. • Advocacy and Feedback: Representing SCCCI members in dialogues with the government, serving as an advocate and feedback channel on sustainability policies and programs.
• Leadership & Governance: Chair Board meetings; foster collaborative, transparent decision-making. • Strategic Planning: Develop & implement annual strategy and events roadmap; track KPIs (membership growth, sponsorship, event engagement). • Event Oversight: Oversee planning & execution of networking mixers, speaker forums, site visits, industry‑themed discussions, plus participation at flagship events like Singapore Maritime Week. • Community Engagement: Build partnerships with maritime firms, regulators, academia, NGOs; secure funding, sponsorship and in-kind support. • Member Advocacy: Gather insights on emerging trends, challenges, career needs; act as liaison to YoungShip International and local maritime stakeholders. • Mentorship & Development: Launch mentorship programs, career development panels, leadership workshop series for members.