Giovanni Cossu
Head of Sustainability
CapitaLand Development
ABOUT
Giovanni Cossu is the Head of Sustainability at CapitaLand Development (CLD), the development arm of CapitaLand Group. He leads the advancement of CLD’s green capabilities across the entire life cycle of building and precinct projects, while overseeing all sustainability initiatives and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) efforts. Mr. Cossu has worked as a sustainable development consultant in Singapore, China, and Europe. In Singapore, he has spearheaded strategic sustainability initiatives and integrated net-zero, health, and well-being targets across a wide range of asset classes. Among his key achievements is SDE4, Singapore’s first new-build net-zero energy building, located at the College of Design and Engineering (CDE), National University of Singapore. In recognition of his leadership, Mr. Cossu was named IWBI Regional Leader for Asia at the 2025 WELL Regional Summit hosted by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) in Singapore. He currently chairs the Decarbonization & Resiliency Product Council (DRPC) at ULI Vietnam.
Presenter – Embodied Carbon in Focus: Tackling Supply Chain Emissions in Construction
Track 2A: Whole Life Decarbonisation | Thursday, 10 July 2025, 9:30 AM
The construction sector is a major driver of global greenhouse gas emissions, much of which is embedded throughout its supply chain—from materials to on-site activities. This session explores how key stakeholders—developers, financiers, suppliers, and policymakers— can collaborate to reduce embodied carbon across the entire project lifecycle. Participants will gain insights into low-carbon materials, procurement strategies, and evolving policy frameworks that are transforming construction practices. The session also highlights how digital tools can improve the tracking, reporting, and reduction of emissions across the value chain. Tailored for built environment professionals, the presentation combines strategic insight with practical recommendations to accelerate the shift toward construction decarbonisation.