The Singapore Sustainability Academy (SSA) was jointly launched by City Developments Limited (CDL) and the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS). The SSA is Singapore’s first major People, Public and Private ground-up initiative in support of global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national goals to tackle climate change. It also marks the first collaboration among a local private-sector property developer, government agencies and non-governmental organisations to create a major training and networking facility on sustainability. The Singapore Sustainability Academy is the first ground-up initiative and zero-energy facility in Singapore dedicated to capacity building and thought leadership for climate action. Located at the Sky Park of City Square Mall in Singapore, the 4,300 square feet facility aims to promote a low-carbon economy, resource efficiency and sustainable practices among businesses and the community. The net-zero SSA was conferred the Green Mark Platinum Award by Singapore's Building and Construction Authority. Involving an extensive partnership with 6 government agencies and 15 founding industry and non-governmental organisation partners, SSA provides a hub for climate action and the SDGs through:Thought leadership, advocacy and networkingCapacity building through education, training and mentorshipCollaborations for innovation, research and development, and resource and solutions sharingStakeholder and community engagement Solar panels and responsible sourcingThe SSA features 3,200 square feet of solar photovoltaic panels on its roof, generating 60,000 kWh per year, which is more than enough energy to fully power the academy’s average annual consumption of 50,000 kWh. It is the first building in Singapore to have its construction materials, Cross Laminated Timber and Glued Laminated Timber, verified by the Nature’s Barcode™ system as coming from responsible forest sources. Over 80 per cent of the facility is built with structural materials from sustainable sources. Championing the SDGsAs a hub for SDG learning and networking, the SSA provides an active platform for industries, youths and the community to share knowledge and build partnerships towards sustainable development. This includes supporting national environmental and climate plans, such as the Singapore Green Plan 2030, Singapore’s Long-Term Low-Emissions Development Strategy, and championing the SDGs' global achievement. The SSA engages, educates and empowers the community through multiple streams. The SSA has hosted over 700 events and training sessions and welcomed over 23,700 attendees to its events since its opening. Through its signature initiatives such as the Women4Green Network, Youth4Climate and the CDL-Global Compact Network Singapore’s Young SDG Leaders Award, CDL reaches out to diverse demographics amongst its local and regional communities to promote climate action and the adoption of the SDGs.  Events and programmes held at the SSA Training and building sustainability capabilitiesAn active hub for training sustainable energy professionals, SSA’s partnership with SEAS has contributed to building capacity and to the training of sustainable energy professionals in Southeast Asia. SEAS’ partnership with the Asian Development Bank has extended its training to energy practitioners in ASEAN. More than 3,200 energy and sustainability professionals have been trained at the SSA. While providing rent-free space for SEAS’ offices and a classroom for training and hosting events, the construction of this space allowed the partners to use new and effective sustainable energy technologies and create solutions for the industry, supporting the Singapore Green Plan and Singapore’s pledge for Net Zero by or around 2050. With sustainability on the mainstream global agenda, the demand for skilled and experienced environmental, social and governance (ESG) practitioners has risen dramatically. In partnership with Global Green Connect (GGC), the SSA launched Sustainability Connect in January 2022, a platform where sustainability practitioners can share practical knowledge and best practices to transform and future-proof businesses for long-term success. Leveraging SSA's and GGC’s extensive networks of experts, Sustainability Connect aims to facilitate a rapid expansion of a global ecosystem of partnerships, contributing to professional capacity building. Through this, CDL hopes to train and nurture the next generation of sustainability leaders to tackle the ever-changing ESG landscape. Sustainability Connect, a new platform that leverages a global network of experts and partners to connect and scale up skills for sustainability professionals, is featured with its network of partners. Looking ahead, CDL will continue to harness the collective knowledge and expertise of industry and thought leaders through multiple training and engagement initiatives. Through the SSA, CDL strives to build capacity further and increase collaborations with industry, businesses, supply chains and ESG technology adopters as well as youths, academics, practitioners and solution providers.