Strategy and Leaders

Interview with Schneider Electric on the Greening of Data Centers Interview with Schneider Electric on the Greening of Data Centers

In this interview with Green Business Times, Mr TS Khoo, Vice President of East Asia, IT Business, Schneider Electric, shares his thoughts on the greening of data centers and the trend of Data Center 2.0. 1) Tell us more about the rising trend of Data... 

Interview with Rent Tycoons on Peer-to-Peer Renting Interview with Rent Tycoons on Peer-to-Peer Renting

Rent Tycoons is the first company in Singapore to provide a peer-to-peer renting platform for individuals and businesses to rent items to/from each other. We spoke to Fenni Wang and Swito Yuber, Co-Founders of Rent Tycoons, recently to find out more about... 

PARKROYAL on Pickering: Hotel in a Garden PARKROYAL on Pickering: Hotel in a Garden

With the introduction of BCA’s Green Mark scheme over the past few years, Singapore has seen an exuberant interest in green buildings. This growing interest has also spread to the hospitality sector, with more sustainable-themed hotels sprouting... 

Interview with iCarsClub on Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Interview with iCarsClub on Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing

iCarsClub is the first company in Singapore to provide a peer-to-peer car sharing scheme, where car owners can rent out their cars to drivers looking for temporary use of a car without having to own one. We spoke to Eddy Zhang, CEO and Co-Founder of... 

Key Points from the Singapore Energy Summit 2012 Key Points from the Singapore Energy Summit 2012

The Singapore Energy Summit 2012, held during the Singapore International Energy Week 2012, is a high-level dialogue that brings together distinguished speakers from various governments, companies and non-government organizations to discuss and share... 

Highlights from the Singapore International Energy Week 2012 Highlights from the Singapore International Energy Week 2012

The 5th annual Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2012 starts today and brings together policymakers, energy experts and industry players to discuss energy issues, strategies and solutions. The SIEW 2012 Opening Keynote Address was delivered... 

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Operations and Culture

Beyond Energy Efficiency – ROI for Sustainable Data Centers Beyond Energy Efficiency – ROI for Sustainable Data Centers

This article is contributed by Peter Halliday, Head of Siemens Building Technologies Division for ASEAN. In March this year, the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) launched the BCA-IDA... 

Summary of Mandatory Energy Management Under Singapore’s Energy Conservation Act Summary of Mandatory Energy Management Under Singapore’s Energy Conservation Act

The requirements for mandatory energy management under Singapore’s new Energy Conservation Act has come into force this Earth Day on 22 April 2013. The Act requires large energy consuming companies to register with the National Environment Agency... 

Ecosystem Singapore – Green Coworking Office Space for the Environment Ecosystem Singapore – Green Coworking Office Space for the Environment

Ecosystem is a new collaborative and coworking space for the environment, and is a joint initiative between Green Future Solutions and Shft. Ecosystem emulates the development of symbiotic relationships between organisations working in the environmental... 

Raising the Bar For Green Hotels in Singapore Raising the Bar For Green Hotels in Singapore

Singapore’s green building and property leader, City Developments Limited (CDL) is raising the bar for green hotels in Singapore with the newly-opened W Singapore – Sentosa Cove, which is a new hotel awarded with the BCA Green Mark Platinum Award.... 

Using Benchmarks and Penalties to Improve Energy Efficiency in Singapore Using Benchmarks and Penalties to Improve Energy Efficiency in Singapore

When we think of long-term solutions to our energy needs, we usually think of sustainable energy sources. Big projects that harness energy from renewable sources, yet do not release the copious amounts of carbon dioxide that today’s conventional sources... 

New Funding for Furniture Companies on GREENGUARD Certification New Funding for Furniture Companies on GREENGUARD Certification

The Quality for Enterprises through Standards (QUEST) Programme by SPRING helps companies to adopt relevant standards and develop capabilities and improve processes. Under QUEST, grants are provided for companies interested in adopting ISO 14064 Greenhouse... 

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Design and Tech

Beyond Energy Efficiency – ROI for Sustainable Data Centers Beyond Energy Efficiency – ROI for Sustainable Data Centers

This article is contributed by Peter Halliday, Head of Siemens Building Technologies Division for ASEAN. In March this year, the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) launched the BCA-IDA... 

HDB’s Greenprint Profiled at Sustainable Cities Asia 2013 HDB’s Greenprint Profiled at Sustainable Cities Asia 2013

The recent IBC’s 4th Annual Sustainable Cities conference in Singapore featured dedicated tracks on green building and green city infrastructure, the latest sustainable city developments, projects and innovations. HDB’s Director of Building Research,... 

Bamboobee Launches Kickstarter Crowdfunding Project for Handcrafted Bamboo Bicycles Bamboobee Launches Kickstarter Crowdfunding Project for Handcrafted Bamboo Bicycles

Sunny Chuah, the founder of Bamboobee is ready to share the simplicity and happiness of smooth cycling with the whole world. On 28 March, he launched the Bamboobee Lifestyle Bicycle crowdfunding project on Kickstarter, and looking to raise US$40,000... 

PARKROYAL on Pickering: Hotel in a Garden PARKROYAL on Pickering: Hotel in a Garden

With the introduction of BCA’s Green Mark scheme over the past few years, Singapore has seen an exuberant interest in green buildings. This growing interest has also spread to the hospitality sector, with more sustainable-themed hotels sprouting... 

SUNdy Floating Solar – Sparking a New Energy Revolution SUNdy Floating Solar – Sparking a New Energy Revolution

Countries like the Netherlands are turning to innovative solar technology and renewable energy to meet the growing global demand for clean, alternative energy sources. The impressive economic growth of Southeast Asia despite the global financial crisis... 

Greening Asia: Emerging Principles of Sustainable Architecture [Book] Greening Asia: Emerging Principles of Sustainable Architecture [Book]

Despite a rise in the number of certified green buildings, the approach to greening buildings is fragmented and cautious at best. The green buildings in Asia do not do enough to mitigate impact nor address the diverse needs of the region and its people.... 

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Marketing and CSR

Singapore’s National Environment Agency Takes the Lead on Sustainability Reporting Singapore’s National Environment Agency Takes the Lead on Sustainability Reporting

The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore recently won the ‘Best First Time Sustainability Report’ award at the ACCA Singapore Sustainability Reporting Awards 2013. This award recognises NEA as the first public agency to take the... 

APB and NEA emerged winners at ACCA Singapore Sustainability Reporting Awards 2013 APB and NEA emerged winners at ACCA Singapore Sustainability Reporting Awards 2013

The National Environment Agency (NEA) and Asia Pacific Breweries Limited (APB) emerged winners at the ACCA Singapore Sustainability Reporting Awards 2013, held yesterday at Raffles Hotel. ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the... 

Sustainability Reporting – Updates from the CSR Summit 2012 Sustainability Reporting – Updates from the CSR Summit 2012

The concept of a triple bottom line is becoming increasingly concretized with accounting firms providing services such as risk-based human rights audits (by MAZARS Indonesia), consultancies specialising in producing sustainability reports, and a plethora... 

CSR is Smarter Business CSR is Smarter Business

At the recent International Singapore Compact CSR Summit 2012, one of the discussions which experts and businesses concur on, amongst other things, is that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is smarter business, if implemented and integrated correctly. Participants... 

Communication of CSR through Social Media Communication of CSR through Social Media

Are you planning to use social media to communicate your company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy and activities? What are some things to take note of when using social media for CSR? This article shares our thoughts on the communication... 

Highlights from the International Singapore Compact CSR Summit 2012 Highlights from the International Singapore Compact CSR Summit 2012

The International Singapore Compact CSR Summit 2012 was held in Singapore today, with over 400 business leaders, CSR practitioners, government officials, academics, students and non-governmental organisations coming together to share and discuss trends,... 

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Resources

Summary of Mandatory Energy Management Under Singapore’s Energy Conservation Act Summary of Mandatory Energy Management Under Singapore’s Energy Conservation Act

The requirements for mandatory energy management under Singapore’s new Energy Conservation Act has come into force this Earth Day on 22 April 2013. The Act requires large energy consuming companies to register with the National Environment Agency (NEA) and implement mandatory energy management... 

Singapore’s National Climate Change Strategy 2012 – Key Points Singapore’s National Climate Change Strategy 2012 – Key Points

The much-anticipated National Climate Change Strategy 2012 (NCCS-2012) document was launched today by DPM Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Climate Change (IMCCC). The 140-page document outlines Singapore’s strategy and plans to address climate... 

2012 Guide to Singapore Government Funding and Incentives for the Environment 2012 Guide to Singapore Government Funding and Incentives for the Environment

Singapore is well-known as a clean and green city with the government striving for environmental sustainability while growing the economy. The government has also identified Environmental and Water Technologies (EWT) including Clean Energy as strategic areas where Singapore has a competitive edge and... 

Singapore Green Landscape 2012 Singapore Green Landscape 2012

Do you want to know more about the environmental scene in Singapore? Find out now from our 3rd edition of the Singapore Green Landscape. This year, the Singapore Green Landscape 2012 provides a review of 90 key environmental news in Singapore last year, and gives an overview of 156 non-governmental... 

12 Ideas for the National Climate Change Strategy 2012 12 Ideas for the National Climate Change Strategy 2012

The National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) is currently preparing the National Climate Change Strategy 2012 (NCCS-2012) publication, and is seeking public feedback and ideas. The NCCS-2012 will provide a framework and overall strategy for Singapore to tackle climate change, and will outline policies... 

The Green Business Times Guide to Singapore Government Funding and Incentives for the Environment The Green Business Times Guide to Singapore Government Funding and Incentives for the Environment

[Read the updated 2012 guide] Singapore is well-known as a clean and green city with the government striving for environmental sustainability while growing the economy. The government has also identified Environmental and Water Technologies (EWT) including Clean Energy as strategic areas where Singapore... 

A Guide to the Eco Labels in Singapore A Guide to the Eco Labels in Singapore

Eco labels and certifications for products, services and facilities provide a certified green trustmark for consumers and businesses who wish to choose more environmentally-friendly alternatives and make the right choice. There are hundreds of eco labels in the global market. In Singapore, we have about... 

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Services

Green Events Management Green Events Management

Positive Events is a special events company with a solid track record of producing quality corporate events for the past 9 years. Some of their clients include Fuji Xerox, HP, EPSON, Hitachi, Shell, SMRT and Changi Airport Group. After years of being the preferred events management partner for the Singapore... 

MyGreenOffice Exhibition and Roadshow MyGreenOffice Exhibition and Roadshow

MyGreenOffice is an eco initiative by Positive Events that brings climate change activism to the workplace. Conceptualised in consultation with the Singapore Environment Council (SEC), it features a mobile exhibition and interactive roadshow highlighting easy-to-follow tips and best practices for the... 

Green MBA – Master of Business Administration (Sustainable Development) Green MBA – Master of Business Administration (Sustainable Development)

You want to be the change. You intrinsically understand by now that confronting the issue of ecological sustainability at all levels is non-negotiable – but try explaining that to your peers or senior leadership. You wonder how to broach the subject on how the green movement has affected your customers... 

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