Firms cut costs up to 49% with AI and digital twins

Respondents also noted energy savings of up to 20% over the past year, with expectations of further cost reductions as adoption expands.

More than one in five businesses in Singapore have reported cost savings between 30% and 49% after adopting digital twin and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, according to a joint survey by Schneider Electric and the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC).

Respondents also noted energy savings of up to 20% over the past year, with expectations of further cost reductions as adoption expands.

Cost is becoming less of a barrier to green building adoption. In 2025, only 36% of respondents identified it as a top concern, compared to 61% in 2023.

Meanwhile, nearly 80% of surveyed organisations said they had achieved emissions reductions greater than 10% by integrating energy-efficient systems, renewable energy, sustainable building materials, and transportation infrastructure.

Projections from the survey indicate rising optimism. Whilst most businesses expect up to 20% in cost savings over the next year, many anticipate savings of 21–29% over two years, and up to 49% over a five-year horizon.

Beyond financial and environmental factors, the study also pointed to a shift in what drives sustainability decisions. A growing number of leaders cited employee expectations and regulatory requirements as motivators.

The proportion citing employee-driven sustainability rose from 3% in 2023 to 8% this year, whilst regulatory expectations rose from 2% to 10%, ahead of Singapore’s new Mandatory Energy Improvement regime for energy-intensive buildings.