In Singapore, we import most of our food from all over the world, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, China, New Zealand, Australia, US, and Brazil. According to media reports, local production makes up 7% of leafy vegetables and 4% of fish consumed here, and about 23% of eggs…
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10 Global Sustainability Megaforces That Will Impact Every Business
What are the sustainability megaforces that will impact every business over the next 20 years? Is your company ready to address the risks and opportunities arising from these megaforces? This article highlights the 10 global sustainability megaforces listed in KPMG’s recent report, and shares how businesses can take action and…
Continue Reading5 Steps to Build a Culture of Sustainability Through Employee Engagement
Do you have difficulty in engaging employees on sustainability in the office? Are you trying to build a culture of sustainability in your company? This article discusses Engagement 2.0 and shares 5 steps on building a culture of sustainability through employee engagement. More companies in Singapore are implementing environmental policies…
Continue ReadingA Look Inside Autodesk’s LEED and Green Mark Certified Office
Autodesk announced recently that its Singapore office at Solaris has received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certification for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI-2009 Platinum), and this is Autodesk’s first office in Asia to be LEED certified. LEED is a rating system for green buildings developed by the…
Continue ReadingSingapore’s National Climate Change Strategy 2012 – Random Thoughts
The National Climate Change Strategy 2012 (NCCS-2012) document was launched last month 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 change and is published by the National Climate Change…
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