Gprnt, a Singapore-based sustainability data platform, has introduced the world’s first nationwide utility for automatic sustainability reporting. Launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) as part of the Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN), this new solution allows companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to generate essential sustainability metrics with minimal effort and no cost.
With support from a US$4.62 million seed investment from Ant International and MUFG Bank, Gprnt aims to streamline environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures using verified government data. The platform retrieves utilities information—such as electricity, town gas and water usage—directly from Singapore’s National Water Agency (PUB) and the Energy Market Authority. By connecting with GovTech’s Myinfo business service, companies can securely access their data via Corppass, enabling rapid conversion into Scope 1 and 2 emissions values.
This innovation simplifies compliance for companies looking to meet sustainability requirements, tap into green financing options, and participate in green procurement schemes. According to Gprnt, this is the first time any country has launched a digital platform that enables all companies to disclose baseline ESG metrics using official data sources at no cost.
Ravi Menon, Chairman of the GFTN Board and Singapore’s Ambassador for Climate Action, highlighted the importance of this development: “Gprnt is a game-changer for Singapore companies’ sustainability reporting. High-integrity sustainability data is critical for businesses to formulate effective transition plans for decarbonisation. Yet, harnessing such data is often costly and complex for SMEs, especially at a time when they are facing global trade headwinds and economic uncertainties. Gprnt will empower businesses to undertake sustainability reporting at lower cost and with less pain.”
New funding supports innovation and expansion
The recently completed seed round will help Gprnt enhance its digital capabilities, expand artificial intelligence functions, and grow its partner network within Singapore and across Asia. The fresh capital injection marks the beginning of a broader push to position Gprnt as a go-to solution for ESG data processing and reporting.
Ant International and MUFG Bank will integrate Gprnt’s services into their digital ecosystems. Their aim is to help businesses close sustainability data gaps—particularly Scope 3 supply chain information—while unlocking financing and partnership opportunities. Leiming Chen, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ant International, said, “Digital innovation and industry collaborations are key to helping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in their sustainability transformation journeys.”
Similarly, Taichi Murakami, Deputy Head of Global Corporate & Investment Banking, Asia Pacific at MUFG Bank, commented, “Gprnt’s ability to re-imagine how companies can integrate sustainability data and reporting into their business operations is outstanding. This first-of-its-kind utilities data feature is just another example of how the digital platform continues to scale new heights through the pioneering of innovative and intelligent solutions in service of Asia’s energy transition.”
Lionel Wong, Executive Director of Gprnt, added, “With our investors and strategic partners, we’ve built a landmark solution that empowers companies of all sizes to transform ESG reporting and data from a burden to a bridge, at minimal cost and fuss.”
Regional growth and new digital tools on the horizon
Looking ahead, Gprnt is planning to expand its services across Asia, bolstered by tools such as a sustainability marketplace, recommendation engines, and support for Scope 3 reporting. These developments aim to serve the full spectrum of the value chain, from the smallest SMEs to the largest corporates, encouraging concrete climate action.
The platform’s roadmap, backed by GFTN, includes the rollout of additional features such as a digital assurance service, an AI-powered virtual sustainability officer, ESG analytics tools, and API integrations to support broader use cases.
Sopnendu Mohanty, Group Chief Executive Officer of GFTN, said, “We foresee Gprnt becoming a transformative force in sustainability reporting and financing across the globe. We are delighted to partner Ant International and MUFG Bank in deploying its industry-leading capabilities to more business communities worldwide.”
