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SingaporeOverview
On 4 November 2022, Singapore submitted its second update to the 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and an Addendum to Singapore’s Long-Term Low-Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). As part of the revised 2030 NDC, Singapore pledged to reduce emissions to around 60 MtCO2e in 2030 after peaking emissions earlier. The Addendum to the LEDS captures Singapore’s raised national climate target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The targets are contingent on the maturity of decarbonisation technologies and effective international cooperation. Singapore’s ability to fulfil these pledges, like all Parties, will depend on the continued international commitment by Parties to the Paris Agreement and their climate pledges.
The Singapore government adopts a multi-pronged approach (legislation, incentives/grants, international collaboration) in the mitigation and adaptation efforts taken.
In Feb 2021, Singapore government has put together a ten-year plan called the Singapore Green Plan 2030. The Green Plan is a whole-of-nation sustainable development agenda, with firm action plans, touching on almost every dimension of our lives.
Development status
- 2013
- Energy Conservation Act
- 2019
- Carbon Pricing Act
- 2022
- Submission of Second Update to 2030 NDC and Addendum to Long-Term Low-Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS) document to UNFCCC
- 2022
- Submission of enhanced 2030 NDC
(Note: Singapore submitted its second update to the 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and an Addendum to Singapore’s Long-Term Low-Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on 4 Nov 2022.)
Law, decree, ordinance, etc
Energy Conservation Act, 2013
The Energy Conservation Act (ECA) came into force on 22 Apr 2013 to mandate energy efficiency requirements and energy management practices to promote energy conservation, improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact for industrial facilities*.
Carbon Pricing Act, 2019
The Carbon Pricing Act (CPA) and its accompanying Regulations came into force on 1 Jan 2019. The Act gives effect to the carbon tax and also incorporates the greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement and reporting (M&R) requirements for industrial facilities* which were previously under the Energy Conservation Act.
*Industrial facilities refers to the following sectors: -
- Manufacturing and manufacturing-related services
- Supply of electricity, gas, steam, compressed air and chilled water for air-conditioning
- Water supply, and sewage and waste management
Voluntary actions by non-state actors
EENP Awards
The EENP Awards were set up by the National Environment Agency, Energy Market Authority and the Singapore Economic Development Board in 2011 to recognize Energy Efficiency National Partnership (EENP) partners for their efforts and achievements in improving energy efficiency.
Concentrate Manufacturing (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Reduced energy intensity from 0.35kWh/kg in 2018 to 0.196kWh/kg in Jun 21, effectively reducing their energy intensity by 44% since 2018
Containers Printers Pte Ltd
Set a goal to reduce energy consumption by 5% and carbon emissions by 10% by the year 2023
Sunseap Solutions Pte Ltd
Voluntary action led to more than 1,584 tonnes of CO2 reduced per year
CCD (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Voluntary action led to carbon abatement of 1900 tonnes per year
Please refer to the URL for more details on 2023 EENP award receipient and their project details
Publications
Singapore's Fifth National Communication and Fifth Biennial Update Report, 2022
Singapore's Enhanced 2030 NDC, 2022
Singapore Revised 2030 NDC and Addendum to the Long-Term Low-Emissions Strategy, 2022
Singapore's Second Update of its First Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and Accompanying Information, 2022
Singapore Green Plan 2030, 2021
Singapore's National Communications and Biennial Update Reports, 2000 - 2022
Office in charge
- Carbon Mitigation
- Carbon Mitigation Division in National Environment Agency
Related Links
(As of 31 Jan. 2025)