There has been multi-sectoral support for the initiative, ranging from government agencies such as the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC), to industry associations such as the Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI), the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), and Innovate 360.
To date, CPLC Singapore has engaged 152 companies and upskilled 247 staff in emissions awareness and knowledge.
Dr Ryal Wun, Deputy Executive Director and Legal Director, Global Compact Network Singapore and Managing Director, CPLC Singapore said, ““Every decisive action taken for a better world begins with one small step by everyone. With climate change and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy, we seek to demystify decarbonisation for businesses through LowCarbonSG, and realise Singapore's climate ambitions. We are delighted to partner with NEA and ESG to help companies thrive in a low-carbon future.”
Mr Retna Vinod, Safety Manager of Vac-Tech Engineering Pte Ltd said, “LowCarbonSG provided us with tools and guidance to help us decarbonise more effectively. The Carbon & Emissions Recording Tool (CERT) was useful in helping us to track our emissions and identify areas to make our operations more energy- and resource-efficient. As a result, we have managed to cut our diesel consumption by 4.6%, electricity usage by 2.2%, and water usage by 7.9%, while reducing operating costs.
Throughout this process, the CPLC Singapore team was helpful in answering my queries and guiding me on how to use CERT most effectively to help my organisation. Vac-Tech Engineering is proud to be part of LowCarbonSG and contribute towards the Singapore Green Plan 2030.”
Held virtually from 26 - 27 October 2021, the Summit advanced conversations around the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Themed ‘Designing Our Future: Powering the Decade for Decisive Action, the two-day Summit featured panel discussions and fireside chats led by thought leaders in corporate sustainability. Topics discussed included innovation in decarbonisation, empowering a resilient and thriving workforce, as well as mobilising sustainable finance to accelerate the SDGs.
At the Summit, Minister Grace Fu also announced the winners of the CDL-GCNS Young SDG Leaders Awards. In its eleventh year, the case-based competition aims to empower youths to champion sustainable development and SDG integration into business operations through business case proposals, practical work attachments and mentorship opportunities.
Of the 46 teams that applied this year, a team comprising students from Dunman High School emerged victorious. Having completed a practical work attachment at Armor Asia Imaging Supplies Pte Ltd, a local business specialising in thermal transfer printing, the winning team proposed turning noise pollution generated from Armor Asia’s manufacturing operations into electricity using acoustic power generators. This potentially allows Armor Asia to deploy alternative renewable sources of energy while reducing its carbon footprint.
The two-day virtual Summit received more than 650 registrations from Singapore and the region, comprising senior representatives from the business community, trade associations, unions, academia, and Local Networks of the United Nations Global Compact.
