Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, and Dr Amy Khor, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, gave their speeches during the Committee of Supply Debate under the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR). Here are some key points that they…
Continue ReadingRecommendations and Strategies by the Economic Strategies Committee
The Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) has completed its work and has submitted the report of its key recommendations to the Prime Minister. The report is released today and can be downloaded at the ESC website. The ESC was formed in May 2009 to: develop strategies for Singapore to build capabilities…
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The Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) Sub-Committee on Energy Resilience and Sustainable Growth has published its detailed report on its aim to: recommend strategies to achieve our national energy objectives: economic competitiveness, energy security and environmental sustainability. Here are the 5 strategies and 11 recommendations to help Singapore build a Smart…
Continue ReadingThe Sustainable MBA: The Manager’s Guide to Green Business
Author: Giselle Weybrecht ISBN: 978-0-470-74114-6 Hardcover; 416 pages Published in November 2009 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Recommended Retail Price: US$34.95 / S$62.01 Available at all major bookstores Book Review The Sustainable MBA is for managers and business leaders who wish to learn and apply sustainable practices in their…
Continue Reading4 Simple Green Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) – Part One
There’s a growing interest in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) wanting to green their businesses, but real action is slow as they usually lack the knowledge and resources to do so. If you’re a SME who wish to be more sustainable, we present 4 simple green strategies here as a…
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