- Limited access to renewable energy sources due to geographical constraints
- High dependence on imports for food and energy
- High upfront capital costs of energy-efficient technologies
- Intermittency of solar power due to tropical weather conditions
- Need for significant investments in coastal protection (estimated S$100 billion over 100 years)
National Climate Change Secretariat Strategy Group, Prime Minister’s Office
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, National Climate Change Secretariat Strategy Group, Prime Minister’s Office disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 65 MtCO2e (peak target by 2030), aiming for 33 MtCO2e by 2050. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
65 MtCO2e (peak target by 2030), aiming for 33 MtCO2e by 2050
2020
Renewable Energy
Aiming for at least 2 GWp of solar energy by 2030 (around 4% of annual electricity needs and 10% of peak daily demand)
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 65 MtCO2e (peak target by 2030), aiming for 33 MtCO2e by 2050 |
| 2017-2020 | 130 kT/year reduction from committed measures |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions intensity by 43% from 2000 to 2017
- Switched electricity generation fuel mix from fuel oil to natural gas (95% in 2019)
- Increased solar capacity significantly, aiming for at least 2 GWp by 2030
- Greened more than 40% of building GFA by March 2020, aiming for 80% by 2030
- Reduced annual energy consumption in public housing estates by 10% (aiming for further 15% reduction by 2030)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce waste sent to Semakau Landfill per capita per day by 30% by 2030
- Reduce household water consumption to 130 litres per person per day by 2030
- Increase solar energy deployment to at least 2 GWp by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Green 80% of building GFA by 2030
- Reduce annual energy consumption in public housing estates by a further 15% by 2030
- Phase out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Halve emissions from peak to 33 MtCO2e by 2050
- Achieve net-zero emissions as soon as viable in the second half of the century
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainabilityEconomic Growth