- Climate change impacts (sea-level rise, severe weather events, increased average temperature)
- Market limitations for commercial electric vehicles and local renewable energy certificates
- Risk of greenwashing
Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.7K tCO2e (SDC Group); 162276 tCO2e (Island-wide). By scope: Scope 1: 1.7K tCO2e; Scope 2: 7.2K tCO2e; Scope 3: 2.9K tCO2e. 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
11.7K tCO2e (SDC Group); 162276 tCO2e (Island-wide)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Water Usage
252.4 megalitres
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
2.9K tonnes (general waste)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
83.1K GJ
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.7K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.9K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed new renewable energy capacity of 1.69 MWp
- Reduced landfill contribution by increasing recycling and composting efforts by 4 times
- Sentosa Golf Club became the world’s first carbon-neutral golf club
- Reduced total water consumption by 16.3%
- Reduced total waste directed to disposal by 27%
- Almost doubled recycling rate (278 tonnes compared to 144 tonnes in the previous year)
- Recycled/Composted 920.6 tonnes of horticultural waste and 3.8 tonnes of food waste
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Electrify all public transport by 2025
- Make all SDC carparks EV-charging-enabled by 2030
- SCNN members to remove single-use plastic bottled water by end of 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2030
- Improve Energy Utilisation Index (EUI) by 10% by 2030
- Improve Water Efficiency Index (WEI) by 10% by 2030
- Improve Waste Disposal Index (WDI) by 30% by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Carbon NeutralityGlobally Recognised Sustainable Tourism DestinationSustainable Travel and Leisure ActivitiesDecarbonisation and Closing the Waste LoopIntegrative Planning, Design and Development of Master Plan ZonesCulture and HeritageSocial InclusivityResource ManagementCarbon ManagementGreen TransportSustainable SitesGreen BuildingsEcology and Environment