In an interview with The Edge Singapore on June 2, Chiao shared a conversation with his daughter that illustrated how ingrained the demand for sustainability is amongst today’s youth. At a dinner table discussion, Chiao’s daughter wondered aloud why sustainability had to be “discussed” and added that to her, sustainability was a concept that was inherently considered.
As group CEO of Surbana Jurong (SJ), Sean Chiao is on a mission to bring the company into the future. And closer to home, Chiao is already noting shifting attitudes.
“We’re seeing a real shift — more and more clients, especially the younger generation, are recognising that sustainable design isn’t just idealistic. It’s resilient. It performs better over time,” says Chiao.
