On 25 September 2025, SMU President Professor Lily Kong was named Impact Leader of the Year at the annual Sustainability Impact Awards, organised by The Business Times and UOB. In her six years leading SMU, Prof Kong has ensured that sustainability and going green are part of the DNA of the campus, students, and staff. Besides advocating compulsory sustainability education at SMU, Prof Kong helped establish the Singapore Green Finance Centre and SMU Urban Institute, which address issues shaping the future of Asian cities, such as climate change.
Beh Siew Kim, another awardee, received the Impact Leader Excellence Award (Individual). Ms Beh attended online courses by SMU, Accounting for Sustainability, and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). She obtained an Advanced Certificate in Sustainability and Sustainable Businesses from SMU.
