The Business Case - KGS Pte Ltd

As technology continues to advance and consumer electronics become more prevalent, the world faces an increasing challenge in the proper disposal and management of electronic waste (e-waste). KGS, a local e-waste recycling and disposal company, is actively working to alleviate this environmental concern.

Sustainability is an emerging field that is gaining momentum, where e-waste management is a key component. However, a lack of industry knowledge and skills has resulted in inefficient practices and missed opportunities for improvement. KGS recognised the importance of having a skilled team that can drive their e-waste recycling business, and decided to send their employee, Samuel Wang, to the WSG Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Sustainability Professionals.

Samuel, who originally served as a Digital Marketer, embarked on a transformative three-month reskilling programme. The CCP, a blend of classroom learning and on-the-job training, equipped him with the technical know-how and introduced him to the best practices in the field. Today, Samuel is a Sustainability Analyst, in charge of assessing KGS’s e-waste recycling efforts and spearheading the development of innovative, eco-friendly strategies. The community of sustainability professionals that the CCP has introduced him to has been helpful in his journey. Samuel shared, “Naturally, transitioning into a new job role was daunting, but this was an opportunity for personal and professional growth. With the knowledge gained and support from fellow CCP attendees, I am now in a position to innovate and contribute fresh ideas to the company.”

Andrew Tay, co-founder of KGS who was behind Samuel’s career transition, said, "Samuel's reskilling through the CCP not only empowered him to become a Sustainability Analyst at KGS but also enabled us to develop strategies for responsible e-waste management practices. For his dedication and expanded role, the company decided to accord him with an improved salary package that reflected our company’s core values of empowerment and excellence."

To learn more about KGS and their CCP journey, watch this video.

To find out more about CCPs, visit https://go.gov.sg/tbc-kgs-ccp.