- Up to one in three participants on semaglutide 7.2 mg achieved at least 25% weight loss over 72 weeks
- Mean weight loss with semaglutide 7.2 mg reached 21%, reflecting overall treatment efficacy
- Up to 84% of weight loss was driven by reductions in fat mass, supporting meaningful improvements in body composition
SINGAPORE, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Novo Nordisk announced an update to the Singapore label for semaglutide, approved in Singapore as Wegovy® (semaglutide) injection, incorporating clinical evidence from the STEP UP trial in adults living with obesity without diabetes. In the trial, which evaluated a higher dose of semaglutide (7.2 mg), up to one in three participants receiving the higher dose achieved at least 25% weight loss over 72 weeks, while mean weight loss reached 21%. These findings highlight both the magnitude of weight loss and the importance of how weight is reduced, including meaningful improvements in body composition, offering healthcare professionals another option to support patients in their clinical care.
Additional analyses from the STEP UP trial showed that reduction in fat mass constitute up to 84% of weight loss, highlighting improvements in body composition. The trial also demonstrated patients' reduction in sudden, impulsive loss of control when seeing or thinking about food. This supports other real-world data about people taking semaglutide for weight management experiencing a substantial drop in food noise (unwanted and intrusive thoughts about food).
Obesity is a chronic disease requiring long-term, individualised management. Effective treatment often involves a combination of medical intervention, lifestyle support and continuous follow-up under healthcare professional supervision, with approaches tailored over time to support individual patient needs.
Stephanie Ambrose, Head of Medical and Regulatory Affairs, Novo Nordisk Singapore, shared: "In obesity management, the conversation is shifting from simply how much weight is lost to how that weight is lost. Increasingly, evidence shows that meaningful health outcomes are driven by reductions in fat mass, alongside improvements in appetite control and eating behaviours. This reinforces the importance for healthcare professionals to focus not just on weight reduction alone, but on the quality of weight loss when tailoring long-term treatment approaches."
Wegovy® is indicated in Singapore for weight management in adults with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 or ≥ 27 kg/m2 with a weight-related comorbidity, along with diet and exercise.
About the STEP UP trial
The STEP UP and STEP UP T2D phase 3 trials investigated the efficacy and safety of injectable semaglutide 7.2 mg in people with obesity without or with type 2 diabetes.
The 72-week STEP UP trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of injectable semaglutide 7.2 mg compared to semaglutide 2.4 mg and placebo as an adjunct to lifestyle intervention. The trial included approximately 1,400 adults with obesity. The 72-week STEP UP T2D trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of injectable semaglutide 7.2 mg compared to placebo in approximately 500 adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
| Mean weight loss at 72 weeks with semaglutide 7.2 mg in STEP UP trials |
| STEP UP | STEP UP T2D |
| Efficacy estimand* | 20.7 % | 14.1 % |
| Treatment-regimen estimand** | 18.7 % | 13.2 % |
| Categorical weight loss*** | 31.2% of patients achieved ≥25% weight loss | 21.3% of patients achieved ≥20% weight loss |
Mean weight loss at 72 weeks with semaglutide 7.2 mg in STEP UP trials
STEP UP
STEP UP T2D
Efficacy estimand*
20.7 %
14.1 %
Treatment-regimen estimand**
18.7 %
13.2 %
Categorical weight loss***
31.2% of patients achieved ≥25% weight loss
21.3% of patients achieved ≥20% weight loss
* Treatment effect if all people adhered to treatment,
** Treatment effect regardless of treatment adherence,
*** Observed proportions based on in-trial period.
About Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 67,900 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. In Singapore, Novo Nordisk has been present since 1997 and has approximately 100 employees.
For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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Wegovy® (semaglutide) label updated in Singapore with higher dose supported by STEP UP evidence
- Commitment to set Science-Based Targets, while maintaining net-zero Scope 2 emissions through 100% renewable electricity procurement
- Scaled inclusive housing options, with 31% of Singapore rental listings adopting "Everyone Welcome" and expansion into Malaysia
- Made sustainable living options easier to find with feature like Green Score in Singapore and its Sustainable Living filter in Thailand
SINGAPORE, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PropertyGuru Group ("PropertyGuru" or "the Group"), Southeast Asia's leading PropTech company, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, titled Meeting Change with Resilience. The report documents a year of measurable progress, from a 36% reduction in total emissions to the regional expansion of tools that help millions of property seekers find greener, more inclusive homes.
PropertyGuru's sustainability strategy is embedded in its Gurus For Good strategy — three interconnected pillars of Sustainable Living, Thriving Communities and Responsible Business — designed to make the Group's platforms a force for more responsible and informed property decisions across the region.
"At PropertyGuru, we are committed to actively shaping Southeast Asia's urban future using the power of our reach," said Lewis Ng, Chief Executive Officer, PropertyGuru Group. "This report reflects how we put that commitment into action. It shows where we have made real progress and areas where we still have work to do. We are focused on making sustainability and inclusion tangible in the property journey. In the information we surface, the tools we build and the standards we help set across the ecosystem."
Climate action: 36% emissions reduction and a commitment to science-based targets
PropertyGuru achieved a 36% year-on-year reduction in total market-based emissions in 2025, driven primarily by a decline in Scope 3 emissions, which account for the majority of the Group's footprint. The Group also maintained net-zero market-based Scope 2 emissions for the second consecutive year, matching 100% of its office electricity consumption with Renewable Energy Certificates.
Building on this momentum, PropertyGuru has committed to setting Science-Based Targets, a third-party validated framework for corporate decarbonisation, with formal submission planned for 2026.
Sustainable home search: plan to expand tools to more markets in Southeast Asia
PropertyGuru continued to provide sustainability-related features that help property seekers make more informed choices.
- In Singapore, Green Score rates properties based on proximity to public transport and recognised green building certifications. Demand is growing: 70% of property seekers surveyed in Singapore say sustainability features influence their home-buying decisions.
- In Thailand, DDproperty's Sustainable Living filter enables users to search for listings with features such as solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations.
- In Malaysia, PropertyGuru plans to introduce a sustainability-related search feature in 2026, shaped by property seekers' expectations.
These tools translate consumer demand into market signal — helping developers and agents understand the growing value of sustainable features.
Inclusive housing: Everyone Welcome has reached 31% of rental listings in Singapore and has now been rolled out in Malaysia
PropertyGuru's 'Everyone Welcome' feature — which enables landlords to signal that their properties are open to all renters regardless of race, gender, religion or other characteristics — has gained significant traction in Singapore since its 2024 launch.
By end-2025, 31% of Singapore rental listings carried the 'Everyone Welcome' tag, reflecting strong and sustained adoption by landlords and agents. The feature was subsequently introduced in Malaysia, where 4% of listings were tagged within six months, a strong early signal given the shorter time frame.
Platform safeguards supporting inclusive housing practices also include advertisement guidelines, a language moderation tool, and a reporting mechanism to report unfair practices.
People and workplace: Top Employer recognition and a diverse workforce
PropertyGuru was recognised as a Top Employer in Singapore by the Top Employers Institute, reflecting the Group's continued investment in people practices and employee experience.
As of 31 December 2025, women made up 65% of the Group's workforce, with employees representing 28 nationalities. Through Be More, Be a Guru, the Group's employee value proposition, PropertyGuru invested in skills development across communication, resilience, performance and AI, including Learning Fest 2025 and its Management 201 programme.
Community impact also extended beyond the office. Gurus For Good, the Group's employee volunteering programme, delivered initiatives in 2025 that included rebuilding a primary school in Vietnam, restoring mangroves in Thailand, and supporting community outreach in Malaysia and Singapore.
Governance: integrated risk function and responsible AI principles
PropertyGuru strengthened its governance structure in 2025 by integrating its Legal and Risk teams into a single function — enabling closer coordination and a more holistic approach to risk management across its multi-market operations.
The Group also adopted a set of AI principles to guide responsible deployment of artificial intelligence across its platforms and business operations, with plans to explore AI-enabled tools to automate accessibility checks within its HIVE 2.0 design system.
In 2026, PropertyGuru expects to submit its Science-Based Targets, launch a sustainability search feature on its Malaysia platforms, and deepen programmes that advance women's leadership and professional development across its workforce.
PropertyGuru's 2025 Sustainability Report is available at https://www.propertygurugroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PropertyGuru-2025-Sustainability-Report.pdf.
About PropertyGuru Group
PropertyGuru Group is Southeast Asia's leading[1] PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 30 million property seekers monthly[2] to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2 million real estate listings[3], in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions.
Launched in Singapore in 2007, the Group has been advancing to make the property journey transparent and efficient for property seekers and sellers in Southeast Asia. In the last 19 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand as well as the region's biggest and most respected industry recognition platform – PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, events and publications across Asia.
For more information about PropertyGuru, please visit
PropertyGuru.com.sg and PropertyGuruGroup.com, or our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
| [1] Based on SimilarWeb data between January 2025 and December 2025. |
| [2]Based on Google Analytics data between January 2025 and December 2025. |
| [3] Based on data between January 2025 and December 2025. |
SINGAPORE, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PropertyGuru Group ("PropertyGuru" or "the Group"), Southeast Asia's leading PropTech company, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, titled Meeting Change with Resilience. The report documents a year of measurable progress, from a 36% reduction in total emissions to the regional expansion of tools that help millions of property seekers find greener, more inclusive homes.
PropertyGuru's sustainability strategy is embedded in its Gurus For Good strategy — three interconnected pillars of Sustainable Living, Thriving Communities and Responsible Business — designed to make the Group's platforms a force for more responsible and informed property decisions across the region.
"At PropertyGuru, we are committed to actively shaping Southeast Asia's urban future using the power of our reach," said Lewis Ng, Chief Executive Officer, PropertyGuru Group. "This report reflects how we put that commitment into action. It shows where we have made real progress and areas where we still have work to do. We are focused on making sustainability and inclusion tangible in the property journey. In the information we surface, the tools we build and the standards we help set across the ecosystem."
Climate action: 36% emissions reduction and a commitment to science-based targets
PropertyGuru achieved a 36% year-on-year reduction in total market-based emissions in 2025, driven primarily by a decline in Scope 3 emissions, which account for the majority of the Group's footprint. The Group also maintained net-zero market-based Scope 2 emissions for the second consecutive year, matching 100% of its office electricity consumption with Renewable Energy Certificates.
Building on this momentum, PropertyGuru has committed to setting Science-Based Targets, a third-party validated framework for corporate decarbonisation, with formal submission planned for 2026.
Sustainable home search: plan to expand tools to more markets in Southeast Asia
PropertyGuru continued to provide sustainability-related features that help property seekers make more informed choices.
- In Singapore, Green Score rates properties based on proximity to public transport and recognised green building certifications. Demand is growing: 70% of property seekers surveyed in Singapore say sustainability features influence their home-buying decisions.
- In Thailand, DDproperty's Sustainable Living filter enables users to search for listings with features such as solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations.
- In Malaysia, PropertyGuru plans to introduce a sustainability-related search feature in 2026, shaped by property seekers' expectations.
These tools translate consumer demand into market signal — helping developers and agents understand the growing value of sustainable features.
Inclusive housing: Everyone Welcome has reached 31% of rental listings in Singapore and has now been rolled out in Malaysia
PropertyGuru's 'Everyone Welcome' feature — which enables landlords to signal that their properties are open to all renters regardless of race, gender, religion or other characteristics — has gained significant traction in Singapore since its 2024 launch.
By end-2025, 31% of Singapore rental listings carried the 'Everyone Welcome' tag, reflecting strong and sustained adoption by landlords and agents. The feature was subsequently introduced in Malaysia, where 4% of listings were tagged within six months, a strong early signal given the shorter time frame.
Platform safeguards supporting inclusive housing practices also include advertisement guidelines, a language moderation tool, and a reporting mechanism to report unfair practices.
People and workplace: Top Employer recognition and a diverse workforce
PropertyGuru was recognised as a Top Employer in Singapore by the Top Employers Institute, reflecting the Group's continued investment in people practices and employee experience.
As of 31 December 2025, women made up 65% of the Group's workforce, with employees representing 28 nationalities. Through Be More, Be a Guru, the Group's employee value proposition, PropertyGuru invested in skills development across communication, resilience, performance and AI, including Learning Fest 2025 and its Management 201 programme.
Community impact also extended beyond the office. Gurus For Good, the Group's employee volunteering programme, delivered initiatives in 2025 that included rebuilding a primary school in Vietnam, restoring mangroves in Thailand, and supporting community outreach in Malaysia and Singapore.
Governance: integrated risk function and responsible AI principles
PropertyGuru strengthened its governance structure in 2025 by integrating its Legal and Risk teams into a single function — enabling closer coordination and a more holistic approach to risk management across its multi-market operations.
The Group also adopted a set of AI principles to guide responsible deployment of artificial intelligence across its platforms and business operations, with plans to explore AI-enabled tools to automate accessibility checks within its HIVE 2.0 design system.
In 2026, PropertyGuru expects to submit its Science-Based Targets, launch a sustainability search feature on its Malaysia platforms, and deepen programmes that advance women's leadership and professional development across its workforce.
PropertyGuru's 2025 Sustainability Report is available at https://www.propertygurugroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PropertyGuru-2025-Sustainability-Report.pdf.
About PropertyGuru Group
PropertyGuru Group is Southeast Asia's leading[1] PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 30 million property seekers monthly[2] to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2 million real estate listings[3], in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions.
Launched in Singapore in 2007, the Group has been advancing to make the property journey transparent and efficient for property seekers and sellers in Southeast Asia. In the last 19 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand as well as the region's biggest and most respected industry recognition platform – PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, events and publications across Asia.
For more information about PropertyGuru, please visit
PropertyGuru.com.sg and PropertyGuruGroup.com, or our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
| [1] Based on SimilarWeb data between January 2025 and December 2025. |
| [2]Based on Google Analytics data between January 2025 and December 2025. |
| [3] Based on data between January 2025 and December 2025. |
[1] Based on SimilarWeb data between January 2025 and December 2025.
[2]Based on Google Analytics data between January 2025 and December 2025.
[3] Based on data between January 2025 and December 2025.
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PropertyGuru Group's 2025 Sustainability Report Reinforces its Commitment to More Resilient and Inclusive Urban Futures Across Southeast Asia
