Environment
Shell To Launch Singapore’s First Fully-Electric Ferry Service
Expected to set sail in the first half of 2023, the new 200-seater single-deck ferries will be used to transport passengers between mainland Singapore to Shell’s Energy and Chemicals Park on the island of Bukom, replacing the conventional diesel-powered ferries currently used. “Shipping’s future will involve different parts of the sector using different fuels, and …
UOB Gears Up Green Financing With U-Drive, An Integrated Value Chain Solution For The Electric Vehicle Ecosystem
UOB has launched U-Drive, an integrated green financing solution for the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in Singapore. The solution connects the EV value chain – from automotive brand owners, car dealers and charging point operators to end-users – seamlessly, helping to drive the adoption of green transportation as Singapore gears up for its transition to …
The History Of Insects Living On The Open Ocean Tracked With The History Of The Currents They Ride
Researchers from NUS and Scripps Oceanography uncovered how climatic changes influence the evolution of oceanic insects A male Halobates splendens specimen The open oceans are harsh and hostile environments where insects might not be expected to thrive. In fact, only one insect group, ocean skaters, or water striders, has adapted to life on the open …
NUS Researchers Develop AI-Powered Tool To Map Sustainable Roofs Globally
Dr Filip Biljecki (left) and Mr Abraham Noah Wu (right) at the solar roof of the SDE4 building. As cities around the world continue to urbanise, there is a greater need to expand and optimise existing spaces. Cities have accelerated looking into how underutilised rooftop spaces might contribute to climate action, food production, and other …
Sembcorp Industries Launches Singapore’s First Sustainable Financing Framework For The Energy Sector
Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) today announces the launch of Singapore’s first sustainable financing framework for sustainability-linked transactions for the energy sector. The Sembcorp Sustainable Financing Framework (Framework) lays out Sembcorp’s strategic approach, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Sustainability Performance Targets (SPTs) for its sustainability-linked transactions. Sembcorp may now issue sustainability-linked bonds, sustainability-linked loans or any other …
Singapore Airlines Launches The Upcycling Project
Singapore Airlines (SIA) today launched The Upcycling Project, through which the Airline will provide parts and materials from retired commercial aircraft to various Singapore-based organisations and selected global retail brands. These parts can be upcycled and repurposed to create unique retail products and art pieces, and will also be used to support educational institutions, artists, …
NParks Opens Singapore’s First Centre For Wildlife Forensics
Today, the National Parks Board (NParks) opened Singapore’s first Centre for Wildlife Forensics (CWF). The Centre will strengthen NParks’ detection and diagnostic capabilities by drawing upon expertise across NParks to identify and analyse specimens involved in the illegal wildlife trade. A new K9 Unit that will help to uncover illegal wildlife and wildlife products at …
Singaporeans Remain Satisfied With Overall Public Cleanliness But Have A Greater Reliance On cleaning Services To Keep Singapore Clean
The Singapore Management University (SMU) undertook the fourth wave of the Public Cleanliness Satisfaction Survey (PCSS) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic from February to May 2021, with 2,007 responses collected from Singapore residents. The survey looked at the public’s perception of cleanliness and hygiene in Singapore, and was led by Professor Paulin Straughan, Professor of Sociology …
OCBC Bank, Partnering With Eco-Business, Launches OCBC Climate Index To Measure Environmental Sustainability Awareness And Climate Action In Singapore
Partnering with Eco-Business, OCBC Bank launched the inaugural OCBC Climate Index, a measurement of the current levels of environmental sustainability awareness and climate action among Singaporeans. Eco-Business developed the approach and framework for the Index given its expertise in environmental sustainability. OCBC Bank developed the research methodology. The approach and framework for the OCBC Climate …
Driving Environmental Resilience, Energy Efficiency And Developing Food And Water Security Through The Singapore Sustainability Scholarship 2021
A total of 16 candidates received the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship (SSS) from Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (MSE), Ms Grace Fu, at the virtual scholarship award ceremony this afternoon. The SSS is jointly offered by the National Environment Agency (NEA), PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency (PUB), and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). The SSS …