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50th Anniversary - Advancing Singapore Towards Net Zero

2023 marks Schneider Electric Singapore’s 50th anniversary. To commemorate this significant milestone, Schneider Electric focused on the theme "Advancing Singapore towards Net Zero," highlighting its commitment to helping Singapore achieve future growth, particularly its target of net-zero emissions by 2050 and Singapore Green Plan 2030.

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Building a Greener Singapore

At Schneider Electric, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to supporting the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Across our technology, value chain, business model and culture, sustainability has been at the core of our business strategy for the past 15 years

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Singapore Green Plan 2030

SME Climate Action and Digital Transformation

Aligned with the SG Green Plan, Schneider Electric is partnering with Enterprise Singapore to accelerate the decarbonisation roadmap and journey for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

What’s happening now

We're BCA Green Mark Platinum ZERO ENERGY certified!

Schneider Electric's East Asia Headquarters at Kallang received the prestigious BCA Green Mark Platinum ZERO ENERGY Award in October 2023. This recognition marks our achievement as the first brownfield mixed development building to obtain such an honour in 2023.

BCA Green Mark Platinum ZERO ENERGY Award is a step up certification from Super Low Energy (SLE) to Zero Energy. A Zero Energy building is a type of super low energy building that meets two criteria:

it achieves at least 60% energy savings compared to the 2005 building codes and (A building is SLE if it only meet this criteria)
all building energy consumption, including plug loads are supplied by renewable energy

Discover more of our Kallang Pulse building

2024

Business Leadership in Sustainability (Innovation) by SGBC-BCA

2023

Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy Award by BCA Singapore

2022

Leadership in Sustainable Design & Performance Commercial Building category by WorldGBC (APAC)

2021

Leadership in Sustainability Award Intelligent Building category by SGBC-BCA

2020

Green Mark Platinum Award by BCA Singapore

2019

Leadership in Sustainable Design & Performance Award by SGBC-BCA

2018

Green Mark Platinum Award (Pilot for Retrofitted Buildings) by BCA Singapore

Read our latest reports:

1. Thriving in the Green Economy

Our latest media release reveals an eye-opening discovery: Singapore's Digital Sustainability Leaders are THREE times more likely to have confidence in achieving their sustainability targets!

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword but a tangible reality. Our digital trailblazers in Singapore are setting the bar high when it comes to combining technology and sustainability. Their confidence in achieving sustainability goals is soaring, paving the way for a greener and brighter future.

The survey conducted from 500 business leaders in Singapore found that these Digital Sustainability Leaders are not only more confident in achieving their targets, but they also outperform their peers in energy efficiency, cost savings, and overall sustainability performance.

By embracing digital transformation, these leaders are harnessing the power of innovative technologies like IoT, data analytics, and automation to optimize energy consumption, reduce carbon footprint, and drive operational excellence.

We are constantly discovering how they are leveraging digital innovation to drive sustainable practices. Let's unlock the true potential of a sustainable future together!

2. Ready for Net Zero Responsibility: How Singapore's Business Leaders are Embracing Decarbonisation.

Schneider Electric’s Commitment to Building a Greener Singapore

People In a park ,Cycling and Planting Trees

Revealing The Future Of Sustainable Supply Chains In Singapore

Delve into this in-depth report, offering an analysis of the evolving landscape of supply chain sustainability in Singapore.

Ready for Net Zero Responsibility Report

Ready for Net Zero Responsibility: How Singapore's Business Leaders are Embracing Decarbonisation

Find out how How Singapore’s Business Leaders are Embracing Decarbonisation

SGBC Joint Report

Going Green from Inside Out

Schneider Electric is delighted to partner with the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) for the first time to launch the “Going Green from the Inside Out: Accelerating Green Building Adoption in Singapore” report. This report showcases the critical challenges that need to be addressed and the key recommendations to accelerate green building adoption in Singapore.

SG Green Pulse Survey 2nd edition

Singapore Green Pulse Survey (August 2022)

Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 has made sustainability fundamental in the country’s growth and development. As part of our commitment to champion sustainability ambitions and accelerate action, Schneider Electric launched the Singapore Green Pulse Survey which aims to track the sentiments, attitudes and perceptions towards sustainability in Singapore over time. The survey also serves as a follow-up to our Building a Greener Singapore report.

For the second edition of the survey, Schneider Electric interviewed over 500 Singaporeans in June 2022 about topics relating to Singapore’s green transition, with focus on sustainable living.

Building a Greener SG 2022

Building a Greener Singapore 2022

This second edition of our Building a Greener Singapore report looks at the progress of organisations in Singapore around sustainability performance, with a focus on energy transition, over a 12-month period. The study finds that considerable positive momentum has been achieved across many areas, particularly in implementing sustainability policies and strategies, advancing climate change planning, and applying new technologies. It also highlights new challenges that are emerging in areas such as management buy-in, employment engagement, and culture change as plans move from strategic to active phases of implementation.

SG Green Pulse Survey 1st edition

Singapore Green Pulse Survey (April 2022)

The first edition of the Singapore Green Pulse Survey was conducted in March 2022 and focused on key topics relating to the green transition priorities outlined in the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and announced as part of Singapore’s 2022 Budget.

Building a Greener SG 2021

Building a Greener Singapore October 2021

Schneider Electric supports all pillars of the Singapore Green Plan 2030.

To provide a deeper understanding of the attitudes and perceptions of consumers and business leaders around environmental sustainability as well as the level of preparedness of companies operating in Singapore, Schneider Electric launched the Building a Greener Singapore report in October 2021.

The Building a Greener Singapore presents and analyzes the findings of a survey of 500 business leaders with sustainability responsibilities and 500 consumers in Singapore.

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Thriving in the Green Economy

Schneider Electric’s “Thriving in the Green Economy” report analyses the findings of a survey of 500 business leaders in Singapore from a range of industries that was conducted between May and June 2023.

Ready for Net Zero Responsibility Infographic

Ready for Net Zero Responsibility: How Singapore's Business Leaders are Embracing Decarbonisation

Find out how How Singapore’s Business Leaders are Embracing Decarbonisation

Going Green from the Inside Out Infographic

Going Green from the Inside Out: Accelerating Green Building Adoption in Singapore

Read more about this joint report with Singapore Green Building Council

Industry Reports

Sustainability Revolutions Singapore | Accenture

Green skills for a nation whose time has come

How Singapore’s Business Leaders are Embracing Decarbonisation

Based on a survey conducted between March and May 2023 of over 200 senior business leaders across MNCs and SMEs in Singapore, the report details, amongst other findings, that Singapore’s business leaders are ready for greater accountability for their company’s decarbonisation goals. For example, almost all (99%) believe that C-suite remuneration should be linked to decarbonisation goals and targets. Schneider Electric is a proud supporter of enabling organisations across Singapore to meet their decarbonisation goals, and we celebrate this year as our 50th year in the country.

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Strengthening Leadership's Decarbonization Understanding: Strategies for Growth

Our recently launched “Ready for Net Zero Responsibility” report found that only 48% of business leaders in Singapore say their leadership team has a strong understanding of decarbonization and the steps required. Watch Christopher Ong, Managing Director, DHL Express, outline what leaders and organizations can do to develop a stronger understanding of decarbonization among leadership teams.

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How can leadership teams develop a stronger understanding of decarbonisation?

Our recently launched “Ready for Net Zero Responsibility” report found that while business leaders in Singapore widely agree that technology will be key in driving their sustainability strategies, only around 49% are fully utilising it. Also, only 54% noted that they have an appropriate level of data to manage and track decarbonisation efforts. Hear from Soon Ghee Chua, Senior Partner, Kearney on the importance of leveraging technology in organisations’ decarbonisation journeys.

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Leaders' Role in Decarbonization: Strengthening Capabilities

Our “Ready for Net Zero Responsibility” report found that 81% of business leaders in Singapore said ESG and sustainability knowledge will be a key competency for future leaders. In this video, Dr Maren Schweizer, Chief Executive Office of Schweizer, outlines three ingredients to strengthen capabilities in leaders of tomorrow.

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Should decarbonization be linked to remuneration?

We recently launched a new report titled ‘Ready for Net Zero Responsibility’ to better understand how business leaders in Singapore are embracing decarbonization efforts within their organizations. A key finding was that a staggering 99% of leaders surveyed support linking decarbonization to their remuneration, showing the importance of setting the tone from the top. Hear from Lawrence Law, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer, Environmental Solutions, for his view on the finding.

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Singapore’s Net Zero 2050 Vision

Infographic Charting Singapore Net Zero Future

Source: Nccs (https://www.nccs.gov.sg/media/press-releases/singapore-commits-to-achieve-net-zero/)

The Singapore Green Plan 2030

The Singapore Green Plan 2030, or the Green Plan, is a national movement to advance Singapore’s national agenda on sustainable development. The Green Plan charts ambitious and concrete targets over the next 10 years, strengthening Singapore’s commitments under the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and Paris Agreement, and positioning Singapore to achieve its long-term net zero emissions aspiration as soon as viable.

The Singapore Green Plan 2030 comprises 5 main pillars:

City in Nature

Energy Reset

Sustainable Living

Green Economy

Resilient Future

Schneider Electric’s Story

Accelerating Sustainability for All

Sustainability is at the core of our purpose, culture, and business as we accelerate our contributions to a sustainable and inclusive world.

How can we create a sustainable and inclusive world through a comprehensive corporate sustainability strategy?

Schneider Electric leads the way as a sustainable company through digital transformation and next-generation automation by following a corporate sustainability strategy with decarbonisation goals at its core. As an Impact company, Schneider Electric is committed to engaging with sustainability on all fronts, including climate, resources, gender diversity, and inclusion. Schneider Electric is leading the net-zero transition and is ready to bridge business resilience and sustainability for its partners by helping them set up innovative corporate sustainability strategies that make the most of available energy, resources, and people. Our Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Programme (SSI) focuses on achieving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets as well as carbon neutral in our operations by 2025, boosting our efforts toward fighting climate change and social inequality, and fulfilling local commitments. We partner with our customers and suppliers to deploy services and solutions that deliver energy efficiency and sustainability and drive them toward reduced carbon emissions. Our innovation portfolio helps us move toward a better world through continuous investments and developments in reliable and green energy for immediate and lasting Net-Zero ready in our operations in line with our carbon pledge.

Find out more about our sustainability commitments

Schneider Electric Singapore 50th Anniversary

“2023 marks Schneider Electric Singapore’s 50th anniversary. Since first setting up in Singapore back in 1973, Schneider Electric has journeyed with the nation throughout its economic progress and development. To commemorate this significant milestone, Schneider Electric focused on the theme "Advancing Singapore towards Net Zero," highlighting its commitment to helping Singapore achieve future growth, particularly its target of net-zero emissions by 2050 and Singapore Green Plan 2030. In achieving these goals, Schneider Electric and the business community in partnership with the government, are already accelerating efforts towards decarbonisation with digital technology being a key enabler.

Hear from our Partners

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, Schneider Electric is launching the “Your Singapore in 2050: Realising a Net Zero Future” initiative. Through this effort, we seek to explore, curate, and encapsulate the hopes Singaporeans of today have for the nation– reimagining what a greener Singapore might look like in 2050, considering the country’s net zero ambitions and ongoing decarbonisation efforts.

Hear the thoughts and hopes for “Your Singapore in 2050: Realising a Net Zero Future” based on the various leaders of respective fields and sectors. They play an influential role in shaping the future of Singapore. We have the following themes below:

The role of technology
The role of corporates and businesses
The value of partnerships
The role of talent for a sustainable future

50 Years of Excellence: Celebrating with Quotes from Our Partners, Customers and Associations

Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

We are thrilled to share a special message from Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability, and the Environment, in support of our initiative "Your Singapore in 2050: Realising a Net Zero Future" as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations!

Let's act today to build a better tomorrow for ourselves, our children, and our planet. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting initiative!

Port of Singapore Authority (PSA)

We are proud to have PSA as our partner and share Regional Chief Executive Officer, Ong Kim Pong’s message, in the "Your 2050 in Singapore: Realising a Net Zero Future" initiative. Together, we are committed to driving sustainable and responsible practices in our operations and creating a smart and green infrastructure that will support the broader goals of Singapore's sustainability roadmap.

Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC)

We are pleased to share a message from Yvonne Soh, the Executive Director of Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), in support of our "Your Singapore in 2050: Realising a Net Zero Future" initiative, as part of our 50th-anniversary celebration!

We are motivated by Yvonne's message and continue to be dedicated to collaborating with our partners and stakeholders to build a more sustainable future for everybody. Together, we can have a positive impact on the environment and strive toward a net zero future.

Temasek

Dr Steve Howard, Chief Sustainability Officer of Temasek, shares his message on realizing a net-zero future for our initiative 'Your Singapore in 2050' as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations.

Thank you, Temasek, for your continued partnership and for sharing your valuable insights with us. We look forward to working together to make a positive impact on our planet and build a sustainable future for Singapore and beyond!

50th anniversary Schneider Electric Singapore

EnterpriseSG

It is our pleasure to share a message from Mr Peter Ong, Chairman of Enterprise Singapore, on our initiative "Your Singapore in 2050: Realising a Net Zero Future" as part of our 50th anniversary.

Join us in our journey towards a net zero future, and let's work together to build a sustainable and inclusive Singapore for future generations.

50th anniversary Schneider Electric Singapore

MTI

Introducing a message from Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower / Second Minister for Trade and Industry, MTI, for our initiative "Your Singapore in 2050: Realising a Net Zero Future" as part of our 50th anniversary!

As we commemorate our Golden Jubilee year, we are inspired by the Minister’s message, and we remain committed to working with our partners and stakeholders to create a more sustainable future for all. Together, we can make a positive impact on our planet and work towards a net zero future.

50th anniversary Schneider Electric Singapore

Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA)

With more companies pledging their commitments towards net zero, building a workforce that is equipped with the right sustainability skills and capabilities will be critical to driving change and progress.

As part of our “Your Singapore in 2050: Realising a Net Zero Future” initiative, we are pleased to share a message from Mr Ang Wee Seng, Executive Director, of the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA).

BCA

Sharing this inspiring message delivered by Mr Kelvin Wong, Chief Executive Officer of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) on "Your Singapore in 2050: Realising a Net Zero Future".

Mr Wong's message highlighted the critical importance of sustainability in the building environment sector and the need for innovative solutions to address climate change. As we commemorate our Golden Jubilee year, we are inspired by Mr Wong's message, and we remain committed to working with our partners and stakeholders to create a more sustainable future for all. Together, we can make a positive impact on our planet and work towards a net zero future.

CapitaLand

As part of our “Your Singapore in 2050: Realising a Net Zero Future” initiative, our partners shared their insights on how corporates and businesses are uniquely positioned to drive sustainability and innovation. Through promoting green investments, research, and technology adoption, companies can accelerate decarbonisation goals.

We are privileged to feature the message of CapitaLand Investment as part of this initiative. We extend our gratitude to CapitaLand Investment for their ongoing collaboration and for sharing their valuable insights with us. We are enthusiastic about working together to make a positive impact on our planet.

Ministry of National Development - CLC

As we celebrate Schneider Electric's 50th anniversary in Singapore, we continue to work towards a sustainable and net-zero future. Partnerships are key to achieving this, and the Centre for Liveable Cities recognizes the importance in building knowledge and developing new urban solutions to tackle climate change's impact on cities. Mr Hugh Lim, Executive Director of the Ministry of National Development – CLC, shares his insights on the critical role of multi-sectoral partnerships in Singapore's low-carbon transition. Stay tuned to learn how we can work together towards a greener future!

Hear from our Executives

Against this backdrop and as part of our mission to be the digital partner for sustainability and efficiency, Schneider Electric is bringing together stakeholders, business and industry leaders to share their insights and perspectives on realising a more sustainable future.

The Building a Greener Singapore Together leadership roundtable series is an ongoing platform for business leaders to share best practices from their sustainability journeys and exchange views on the way forward, as well as to engage in dialogue on imperatives, and contribute to progress in achieving our shared climate goals.

To hear from leaders at the roundtable series:

SE’s Part to Play

Schneider Electric’s Part to Play

We are deeply committed to Sustainability and was recently ranked as the World’s Most Sustainable Company in Corporate Knights ranking in 2021. The achievement also marks the debut of our accelerated sustainability programme for 2025 with 6 commitments in sustainable business, planet and people.

Locally, our business supports the Singapore Green Plan 2030 launched to achieve concrete sustainability targets in the next 10 years. We have also pledged our commitment to the Singapore Built Environment Embodied Carbon Pledge to help unify and amplify decarbonization efforts across sectors Explore Schneider Electric’s case studies on its contribution to 4 key pillars of the Green Plan.

Sustainable Living

Energy Reset

Green Economy

Resilient Future

FAQ:

Our purpose is to empower all to make the most of energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability in the world. Schneider Electric was ranked #1 as the Most Sustainable Company by Corporate Knights and is the #1 builder of microgrids in the world.

In unison with the United Nations Paris Agreement, all participating countries will work towards limiting global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, and given the grave risks, strive for 1.5 degrees Celsius at best.

With our headquarters in France and our business operating in Singapore for over 45 years, we are committed to support Singapore in their nation-wide efforts to tackle climate change in a collective manner.
Schneider Electric supports all pillars of the Singapore Green Plan 2030, with special focus in Sustainable Living (e.g. Schools), Energy Reset (e.g. EVs and Infrastructures), Green Economy (e.g. Jobs & Growth, Carbon & Energy Efficiency) and Resilient Future (e.g. Food Security).

Our products and solutions cater to the needs of many sectors, including but not limited to Data Centre, Commercial Real Estate, Food & Beverages, Healthcare, Hotels, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Residential Buildings and Transportation.

Find out more about our case studies here.
At Schneider Electric, we aim to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2025, net-zero operational emissions by 2030 and a net zero supply chain by 2050.

We also work closely with our ecosystem of suppliers and customers with being ‘Green’ as a key focus. For our customers, we aim to deliver 800 megatons of saved and avoided CO2 emissions with our solutions by 2025, and hope to provide solutions for net-zero carbon cities by integrating renewables.

Find out more information about our sustainability achievement and goals here.
Schneider Electric provides energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. Our suite of EcoStruxure™ solutions have proven to help our customers achieve significant energy savings while transforming their operations with a focus on IT-OT convergence.

We also work with our customers in their Climate and Decarbonisation Journey with a 4-step approach:

1.Define ‘Success’ by aligning on your vision and strategy
We can provide leading market intel and trends, engage your stakeholders and envision your journey towards sustainability.

2.Set targets by identify goals, prioritize actions
We can work with you on a Top-Down/Bottom-Up Analysis and Program Structure Design. We will also assess your targets and develop a Carbon Roadmap with you.

3.Deploy programme to drive performance
We can help you along the journey of your Energy Procurement, Efficiency Program Execution, On- & Off-site Renewables, Offsets and Supply and Value Chain initiatives.

4.Sustain Results by Measuring, Iterating and Innovating
Our solutions and services can provide Performance Tracking & Analytics, Internal & External Reporting, Operational Services and give you an insight to Innovations at the Edge.

If budget is a concern, our Energy as a Service financing model may help. Organizations can purchase clean energy microgrids for zero upfront costs while we work with our partners to finance, build, operate, and maintain the microgrids, charging our customers a fixed monthly rate for green, resilient energy.

If you’re interested in working with us, you may reach us here.
Whether it is the amount of CO2 saved, improvements in carbon and energy efficiency or other efforts towards the Green Plan’s key targets, organisations will observe transformation and growth in their business model, operations and P&L.

At Schneider Electric, over 75% of manufactured products have been awarded the Green Premium ecolabel which allows our customers to effectively develop and promote an environmental policy whilst preserving their business efficiency. The ecolabel guarantees compliance with the most up-to-date environmental regulations.

Alongside the Singapore Green Plan 2030, organisations can also apply for BCA’s Green Mark Certification to evaluate and validate their efforts in improving their facilities’ environmental performance.
We work with our customers through all stages of their operations across various industries, from energy management to automation and more. On a global scale, we have completed over 300 microgrid projects and helped customers reduce their carbon footprint with our EcoStruxure™ solutions and through our Energy & Sustainability Services company. On average, businesses achieve 20% reduction in carbon emissions, with more to come. Click here to view our Customer Success Stories.

In Singapore, we have worked with organisations across various sectors involved in the Singapore Green Plan 2030, including but not limited to Education, Real Estate, Logistics and Agriculture. Click into each Green Plan pillar here to check out our case studies.

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