Dr. Ian Chew
Senior Expert in Digital Sustainability, Innovation & AI Strategy
Zhejiang University
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
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).