SGBC puts together a selection of green built environment oriented short courses designed to help the industry build capability, enhance capacity and strengthen operational processes. 

Click on the images below to find out more and register for the available courses. Visit https://digitalacademy.sgbc.sg/industrycourses for more info.

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Did you know that buildings account for over 20% of emissions in Singapore?

Our buildings are an important part of Singapore’s climate change mitigation strategy and can directly contribute to more efficient energy use. This is why it is important for the built environment to be designed, constructed and operated as green and sustainably as possible.

On 31 March 2020, Singapore submitted our Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, building on existing aspirations to halve our emissions from its peak to 33MtCO2e by 2050, with a view to achieving net zero emissions as soon as viable in the second half of the century. Having greener, more efficient buildings will help Singapore achieve its climate ambitions. This also ties in with Singapore’s Inter-Ministerial Committee on Sustainable Development’s (IMCSD) target of having at least 80% of the buildings’ gross floor area (GFA) in Singapore to be green by 2030. As of March 2020, Singapore has greened more than 40% (~12 million square metres) of the built environment.

Singapore Green Plan 2030

The Singapore Green Building Masterplan is part of the Singapore Green Plan 2030, the national's collective effort to advance the agenda on sustainable development. Click the image or click here to find out more.

Singapore Green Building Masterplan

BCA and SGBC have worked together to develop the next edition of the SGBMP together with industry stakeholders and the community. The SGBMP captures our collective commitment to pursue more ambitious sustainability standards in our Built Environment and is part of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. 

The SGBMP aims to deliver three key targets of “80-80-80 in 2030”.

1) Stepping up the pace to green 80% of our buildings by 2030

The earlier editions of the Green Building Masterplan had set a target of greening 80% of Singapore’s buildings (by gross floor area, GFA) by 2030. As of end 2020, 43% of Singapore’s buildings have been greened.

To step up the greening of buildings, BCA will identify all buildings in the building energy performance data that it publishes, starting with commercial buildings in the second half of 2021. Owners of existing buildings will be able to benchmark their buildings’ energy performance against similar building types and take the necessary steps to improve energy performance.

In order to future-proof our building stock, BCA will also raise the minimum energy performance requirements for new buildings and existing buildings that undergo major retrofit, to be 50% and 40% more energy efficient compared to 2005 levels respectively. This is comparable to the current Green Mark Platinum standards. BCA will also be reviewing the Green Mark scheme to raise the standards accordingly.

2) 80% of new developments by GFA to be Super Low Energy (SLE) buildings from 2030

Since 2006, the public sector has been taking the lead on environmental sustainability by requiring new public sector buildings to attain Green Mark certification, including Green Mark Platinum for new buildings with air-conditioned area exceeding 5,000 sqm.

Under the GreenGov.SG initiative, the Government will take the lead in bringing Super Low Energy buildings into the mainstream. BCA will also be exploring further measures to drive adoption of Super Low Energy buildings in the private sector.

3) Achieving 80% improvement in energy efficiency for best-in-class green buildings by 2030

Today, best-in-class buildings are able to achieve more than 65% improvement in energy efficiency over 2005 levels. BCA aims to raise this figure to 80% by 2030 through the Green Buildings Innovation Cluster (GBIC) programme. Established in 2014, GBIC supports the development and deployment of green building solutions with high potential to be widely adopted. GBIC has supported more than 60 innovative technologies to date, and BCA is looking into enhancing funding support for the programme.

These initiatives will help us transit to a more sustainable, low-carbon Built Environment.

Click here to read the Singapore Green Building Masterplan e-booklet.

For more information on Singapore’s Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy and Green Buildings, please visit:

• Singapore’s Long-Term Emissions (LEDS) Strategy 
• Singapore’s Green Building Masterplan
• Super Low Energy Buildings
• World Green Building Council Advancing Net Zero Project
• SGBC Certifications

Digitalisation is here to stay, with many aspects of everyday life going fully digital. With the advent of increasing sophisticated mobile technology, the way we disseminate and receive information has also undergone a paradigm shift. The changing business landscape has also made the creation and sharing of digital content mission-critical, especially in the building and construction industry where digitalisation is a key pillar of industry transformation.

SGBC successfully converted the traditionally in-person annual JTC-SGBC Joint Seminar into a live webinar on 3 April 2020, attracting more than 160 participants from across the building and construction industry. More webinar sessions are planned throughout the year to help the built environment advance, educate and share key knowledge even in these challenging times.

SGBC Webinars aim to deliver relevant and current industry content through the digital format. These online events are ideal for professional development and personal learning, helping industry practitioners and Singapore’s Green Mark Accredited Professionals (GMAPs) to keep abreast of industry trends and developments.

Since April 2020, SGBC has organised the following webinars in collaboration with SGBC Members:

• JTC-SGBC Joint Webinar 2020: Integrating Renewable Energy Generation
• SGBC Webinar Series Session #1: How Good is Good Enough - Assessing Lighting Metrics 
• SGBC Webinar Series Session #2: Lighting for Productivity - Lighting Control Strategies
• SGBC Webinar Series Session #3: Bringing the Sunshine In - Automating Daylighting Systems
• SGBC Webinar: Preparing for the New Business As Usual
• SGBC Webinar Series: Balancing the Net Zero Equation Session #1 - Understanding Net Zero
• SGBC Webinar Series: Balancing the Net Zero Equation Session #2 - Developing Net Zero
• SGBC Webinar Series: Balancing the Net Zero Equation Session #3 - Formulating Net Zero
• SGBC Webinar: Take Action to Reduce Emissions - A SGBC Roundtable Discussion
• SGBC Webinar Series: Safeguarding Public Health through the Workplace Session #1 - Enhancing Workplace Health
• SGBC Webinar Series: Safeguarding Public Health through the Workplace Session #2 - How Clean is Clean?
• SGBC Webinar Series: Safeguarding Public Health through the Workplace Session #3 - Creating Greener, Cleaner & Healthier Places & Spaces
• SGBC Webinar Series: Accelerating Built Environment Transformation Session #1 - How Carbon Neutrality will Transform the Built Environment
• SGBC Webinar Series: Accelerating Built Environment Transformation Session #2 - What are EPDs?
• SGBC Webinar: Act On Climate - Advancing Net Zero in the Built Environment
• SGBC Webinar Series: Putting Wellbeing at the Heart of Spatial Design Session #1 - Interoperable Building Services for Wellbeing
• SGBC Webinar Series: Putting Wellbeing at the Heart of Spatial Design Session #2 - The Power of Data
• SGBC Webinar: Increasing your IQ in IAQ
• SGBC Webinar Series: Unlocking Green Finance
• SGBC Webinar: Powering Sustainability with EnergyTech For A Low Carbon Future
• SGBC Webinar Series: Entwining Smart & Healthy Buildings

Collaborate with SGBC

SGBC Webinars cover a range of topics and subject matter in green building, such as lighting, indoor air quality, and green financing. increasingly gaining traction and popularity. Interaction tools used during the webinars also allow participants to interact with speakers to a greater degree, creating a more productive and fruitful session for everyone. SGBC Webinars are also a prime opportunity for companies to create brand awareness and be positioned as sustainability advocates and subject matter experts.

SGBC Webinars typically attract 80-150 participants from across the building and construction industry each session, covering almost every segment of the green building value chain.

Connect with the SGBC Events team at [email protected] if you are keen to collaborate with us to deliver webinars!

Check out the SGBC Events Calendar to stay up to date on SGBC Webinars and other activites.

Details of the event will be made available soon.

Home Green Home

Homes influence almost every aspect of our lives - from how well we sleep, to how comfortable and safe we feel, directly impacting our quality of life. Just like commercial green buildings, green homes use less energy and water, leading to monthly savings on utilities. However, the benefits of a green home do not stop here.

In BCA’s 2016 survey of 610 homeowners in Singapore, 90-93% of private and public home owners respectively agreed that living in a green building enables energy saving, hence lowering utility bills.  What is perhaps less associated with green homes is that many of these design features which bring positive environmental benefits also enhances health and wellbeing. The consideration of health and wellbeing is increasingly influencing consumers’ buying and decision-making processes today. A greener home begins with a plan.

Check out the green renovation guide below and tips on how to adopt an eco-lifestyle! 

Find out more about creating Home Green Homes:

To download a brochure on greening your homes for health and wellbeing, click here.

To download a list of indoor plants that can help improve indoor air quality, click here.

Green Renovation

Renovation of your home provides many opportunities to make great sustainable choices right from the start. Homes last a long time, and many of your finishings and fixtures will have a lifespan of decades. From paints to flooring, from lighting to air-conditioning, today’s products and systems deliver better performance with less environmental impact than even a decade ago.

3 key areas to focus on are: 

1. Increasing the energy and water efficiency of your home: reducing the amount of energy and water your home uses will cut the operating cost of your home, providing you with savings in your utility bills now and in the future. 

• Upgrade or replace light fixtures and bulbs to energy efficient compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and LED lights.
• Choose windows with energy-saving features such as multiple glazing, low-e coating and insulating spacers. Block out excessive sunlight with curtains or blinds.
• Look for top ratings on the Energy and Water Efficiency Label when selecting high-consumption equipment like air-conditioner, refrigerators, and water heaters. For example, using a 5-ticks air-conditioner will save $220 in electricity bills a year* as compared to using a 2-ticks model.

2. Ensuring clean indoor air: a good indoor environment can greatly improve your comfort and health, preventing problems such as mold growth on interior fixtures and allergy issues related to dust and other pollutants. 

• Ensure your home has adequate ventilation. Discuss with your interior designer on advice to maximise ventilation e.g. to have openings (whether doors or windows) that are situated directly opposite, include features such as ceiling fans and a kitchen exhaust fan.
• Select low or no-VOC products and materials (e.g. paints, adhesives, carpets, built in cabinets, flooring etc) for your renovation that will not release harmful pollutants into the air at home.
• Install an aircon filter that is designed to complement the existing filtering screen of your home air conditioners (instead of heavy duty HEPA air filters that are suited for more powerful commercial aircon systems).
• Use house plants to absorb and filter chemicals from furniture, floor finishes, paints, detergents and household cleaners that linger inside homes. Examples of low maintenance indoor plants are ferns, snake plant, spider plant, philodendrons, bamboo palm and peace lily.
• Get rid of possible moisture culprits to prevent mould and bacteria growth, e.g. let damp laundry and wet towels dry outside, wipe dishes thoroughly dry before putting away in the cabinets, and invest in a dehumidifier for humid spots at home.

3. Choosing resource-smart materials and products: there are a lot of options in the market to choose from when selecting finishings and products for your home. When considering a material or product that claims to be “greener”, the manufacturer should provide clear information supporting their green claim. Where possible, select materials and products that are:

• Reused from existing home interiors. Many homes have “hidden treasures” like high-quality hardwood that can be refinished, or framing lumber, baseboards or trim that can be reused.
• Made from recycled waste. For instance, paper waste is used in insulation and fibreboard, recycled glass in glass fibre insulation and tiles, and plastics wastes are reused to make carpeting.
• Obtained from easily renewable or well managed sources. Prime examples include flooring made from fast-growing bamboo or sustainably harvested wood.
• Natural with less processing. For instance, materials like linoleum and stone can be used with less processing and addition of harmful additives.
• Durable. Choose quality products that performs for a longer time. Each time an item is replaced, there are environmental costs related to the production of the new and the disposal of the old.
• Locally produced. Pick comparable materials or products that are sourced from or manufactured locally to reduce energy-intensive transportation.
• Look out for products and materials bearing the SGBP logo:
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Find out more about green renovation through this article in SG Green:

Green Renovation Loan

SGBC Member DBS Bank has launched a green home renovation loan to help property owners create the eco-friendly home of their dreams. The loan is part of the DBS Green Solutions package that offers options to help consumers integrate green practices in their daily lives. On top of switching to green electricity retailers, consumers looking to take up the green renovation loan should also fulfil simple requirements from a checklist developed in collaboration with SGBC, which includes: use of certified low-VOC paints, use of energy-efficient LED lighting as well as use of ceiling fans for ventilation. Find out more.

Living Green

A greener, eco-friendly way of living complements and helps to maximise the potential of your green home. These habits can be cultivated at home and applied in schools and at workplaces as well.

1. Save Energy

• Choose energy-efficient household appliances by looking out for more ticks on the Energy Label. Also choose models with a suitable capacity for your family’s needs, as larger models tend to consume more energy.
• Switch off or unplug appliances such as your TV and laptops when not in use, as they continue to draw power even when turned off.
• Reduce the use of air-conditioning and lights. Open the windows to enjoy natural ventilation and daylight.
• Ensure windows and doors are shut tight when the air-conditioning is switched on. Set the temperature to a comfortable 25°C.
• Clean the air filters of your aircon regularly as dirty filters impede airflow and waste energy. Service your aircon at least once a year.
• Consolidate your laundry and wash them on a full load to maximise energy usage
• Set your computers/laptops to sleep mode instead of using a screensaver during periods of inactivity
• Check the thermostat in your refrigerator is adjusted to the recommended setting to prevent overcooling, and that the door seal is tight.
• Be aware of your energy usage and monthly utility bills. Install a smart meter at home to further breakdown your energy usage patterns.

2. Conserve Water

• Check areas prone to leakage like toilet flappers and faucets, and repair them promptly.
• Install a water thimble for taps to control the water flow.
• Select water-efficient household appliances by looking out for the Water Efficiency Label.
• Take shorter showers and turn off the tap while soaping and shampooing.
• Reuse rinse water from washing machines and water from washing fruits and vegetables, to mop the floor and water plants.

3. Reduce Waste

• Bring your own bag for shopping
• Bring along a food container and a set of cutleries when taking away food to reduce the use of disposables
• Reuse old clothing as rags and plastic bags to bag garbage
• Build your own compost bin and turn food waste into fertilisers for house plants
• Sort your waste and bring recyclables such as paper, glass bottles and tin cans to recycling bins in your neighbourhood

4. Green Commuting

• Reduce your carbon footprint by using public transportation where possible. Alternatively, check out car-sharing schemes and carpool to work.
• Walk or cycle short distances. Save on fares and get health benefits from a more active lifestyle.

Refer to the HDB's Green Living Guide for more tips!

Green buildings and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change. Buildings are not only an inanimate structure – they embody both the physicality and the process by which they are created. Hence, green buildings present an opportunity on a greater scale to not only save resources and reduce carbon emissions but to educate, create jobs, strengthen communities, improve health and wellbeing, and much more.

Read more: https://www.worldgbc.org/green-building-sustainable-development-goals

Do you know what is a green building?

A green building generally refers to a building that is resource-efficient and environmentally responsible throughout its life-cycle: from planning to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition.

Increasingly, green buildings also take occupant health factors into consideration, focusing on ensuring that the indoor environment quality supports occupants’ comfort and wellbeing. In Singapore, green buildings are certiifed through the Green Mark Scheme, administered by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). SGBC certifies green building products and materials that play a complementary role to the national green building rating tool.

Find out more about the BCA Green Mark Scheme here.

Find out more about the Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) certification scheme:

What is Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)?

These occur during situations in which building occupants experience health and comfort symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, eye, nose and throat irritation etc that appear to be linked to time spent in the building and which lessen after leaving the building.

How do Green Buildings benefit us?

A majority of us spend more time inside buildings than we think: whether at home, at work, and in schools.  Green design attributes of buildings and indoor environments can improve work productivity and occupant health and well-being, resulting in bottom line benefits for businesses. For instance, reducing pollutant sources such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and having better ventilation rates to keep carbon dioxide levels similar to outdoor levels can help to reduce Sick Building Syndrome significantly, up to 70-85%. 

Read more: https://www.worldgbc.org/what-green-building

Strengthening our Professionals

First announced last year during the SGBC Gala Dinner 2018 (https://tinyurl.com/y7p6zh8q), the SGBC Green Mark Professional Qualification Scheme - refreshed from the former Building and Construction Authority (Singapore) Green Mark Specialist scheme - is more than just a register of green building professionals in the industry. The programme will support the learning and development of our green-collared workforce with a full learning & development framework that includes courses, lunch & learn sessions as well as learning journeys to green building projects.

“The sustainability of the built environment is built on the efforts of our green building professionals. With SGBC’s new programme and framework dedicated to the men and women of the green building industry, our green building professionals will be well prepared and ready for the future of buildings," said Dr. Ho Nyok Yong, President of the SGBC.

All certified Green Mark Managers and associated qualifications will be referred to as the Green Mark Accredited Professional, aligning the qualification with well-known international industry standards. This also allows Green Mark APs to be readily recognised as green building professionals in international markets.

SGBC Green Mark Professionals can look forward to a suite of events and platforms to sharpen their edge, which will be made easier to manage by a dedicated web portal.

Click here to visit the SGBC Green Mark Professional Qualification Scheme website: https://gmp.sgbc.online/public/home

Into our 10th year of advancing the green building movement, SGBC has grown from strength to strength from its humble beginnings in 2009. With a strong collaborative spirit, SGBC has gerninated from a certification body of green building materials and products to a champion and voice of the green building movement, working with like-minded partners to put forward meaningful, useful and synergistic programmes for the indiustry and beyond.

Watch the Anniversary video here:

As SGBC turns 10, Eco-Business celebrates the successes of the sustainable building industry and looks at the megatrends shaping the coming decade. Check out the Singapore 2030: The Next Decade of Green Building article series here:

Read on to find out more about #SGBC10!

#SGBC10 Commemorative Events & Activities

#SGBC10 10th Year Anniversary Partners

Overview

Green buildings impact everyone, everywhere. With the growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and climate action to address the challenges brought about by global warming and climate change, the regular man-on-the-street should be more cognizant of how to lead greener, healthier lifestyles. The SGBC Live.Work.Play.Green programme is SGBC's public-focused awareness and engagement platform, bringing green building knowledge closer to you and me.

Asia's First Green Roof Bus - May 2019

The ‘Garden on the Move’ initiative will see 10 SBS Transit buses ply Singapore’s roads for at least three months. Outfitted with an innovative, locally developed and soil-less roof system, these ‘green roof’ public buses will be deployed on the roads to study possible energy and cost savings for bus operators.

Supported by Temasek Foundation and designed by GWS Living Art, these green-roofed buses seek to tap on the creativity of young innovators to further extend greenery to improve public places and our quality of life. Other partners supporting this initiative include Moove Media, National Parks Board (NParks), and Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC).

The initiative also seeks to raise awareness on the possibilities of green innovation that is mobile and help reduce vehicles’ carbon emission by lowering fuel consumption needed for the air-conditioning. Members of the public can ride these buses along several routes including one through the Central Business District and another through Orchard Road. 

SGBC Climate Action Campaign - August 2018

As its first-ever public engagement event, the SGBC Climate Action Campaign 2018 aims to urge the greater community to be more aware of green buildings and how sustainability can be a concrete climate action. Organised in support of Singapore's Climate Action Year, the Campaign is themed Live.Work.Play.Green, embodying the essence of green buildings and the importance of these buildings in our day-to-day activities. Much of the Campaign's publicity is anchored on public buses plying across the nation, signifying that living, working and playing in green buildings can - and should - be as normal and easy as taking the bus.

Singapore Green Building Services Energy Performance Contracting
Air-Conditioning System Maintenance Accreditation

Overview
The building maintenance landscape is undergoing a paradigm shift: from a traditional prescriptive contracting based model to an outcome-based one where guaranteed performance, quality and value for money are holistically considered. To address industry challenges and prepare the industry for this eventuality, SGBC has established an Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) for Air-Conditioning System Maintenance Accreditation under the Singapore Green Building Services (SGBS) certification programme, developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders. This is also in line with the Construction Industry Transformation Map, preparing the industry for the future economy.

In short, EPC for Air-Conditioning System Maintenance provides the building owner with a fixed level of building efficiency, guaranteed by the service provider. The service provider will then undertake all that is necessary to deliver on this guaranteed efficiency level throughout the contract period. As the system performance of any air-conditioning system will naturally deteriorate over time, having an outcome-based EPC model helps to ensure that the system continues to perform at the desired levels than the traditional prescriptive one.

The SGBS EPC accreditation is recognised under the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Scheme for Existing Non-Residential Buildings ENRB: 2017 which was launched for piloting in September 2017.

Accreditation

Broadly, EPC Air-conditioning Maintenance Accreditation consists of the following criteria:

Financial Standing

• This is derived from the organisation’s Net Worth.

Technical and Operational Capabilities

• This basically looks at the organisation’s established track record in maintaining Green Mark certified buildings’ air-conditioning system.
• The total installed capacity (RT) of all green buildings managed.
• The Operational issues such as the environmental credentials of staff and training provided for the maintenance team to upkeep their knowledge and skill.

Sustainable Policies

• The organisation’s corporate stability, defined by valid ISO and bizSAFE certifications along with any internal green procurement policy.

Guide on Specifications for EPC Air-Conditioning System Maintenance Contract

SGBC, in collaoration with industry stakeholders, has developed a guide for specifiying energy performance contracts for air-conditioning system maintainence. The first edition of the Guide on Specifications for EPC Air Conditioning System Maintenance Contract can be downloaded below:

The guide encompasses the key considerations for the adoption of EPC Air-Conditioning System Maintenance Contracting including performance tabulation, incentives and penalty models as well as a Sample of Recommended Maintenance Servicing Regime.

For any feedback on the Guide, you may write in to [email protected]

Accredited Green Facility Management Firms
The full list can be found here: https://web.sgbc.online/public/service/list 

Event Synopsis

The SGBC Green Catalyst 2018 event is organised by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) as part of its Green Schools Initiative (GSI) educational outreach programme. Involving all five polytechnics in Singapore, the event brings together the creative and innovative minds of the younger generation with the experience and expertise of industry leaders, aiming to turn sustainable goals into action.

Held for the first time in 2018, the SGBC Green Catalyst 2018 event takes the form of a hackathon with a twist: after a first pitch event, the industry leaders will mentor the student teams to refine and polish their proposed solutions before showcasing them at a final event.

Event Theme

Turning Sustainable Goals into Action – the theme for the inaugural SGBC Green Catalyst 2018 event. Based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) for Green Building as identified by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), the event will challenge student teams to develop practicable green building solutions.

Participating Institutions

• Ngee Ann Polytechnic
• Nanyang Polytechnic
• Republic Polytechnic
• Singapore Polytechnic
• Temasek Polytechnic

Industry Mentors

The Mentors for the event are Winners of the Green Building Individual Award Category under the SGBC-BCA Sustainability Leadership Awards 2017. As leaders in their respective fields, the Mentors will be able to provide keen insight and actionable advice to the student teams, enabling them to develop a judiciously workable solution that turns sustainable goals into action.

First Pitch Event

On 23 April 2018, 9 student teams from all five participating institutions pitched their preliminary solutions to the Industry Mentors at a First Pitch event held at the Singapore Sustainability Academy. From product-based solutions to innovative building management frameworks, the students put forth creative proposals that ignited the Mentors' interest. During the intensive session, the Mentors gave valuable feedback and industrial insight to the students, crucial nuggets of information that would otherwise be difficult to obtain.

A selection of images from the First Pitch event can be found here.

The teams will work with their Mentors to refine their proposed solutions before a Checkpoint Event scheduled for June 2018.

To find out more about this Challenge, contact James Tan at 67325518 or write to [email protected]. 

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Illuminating the Pulse of the Heartlands A novel solution aims to shed some light on smart lighting that is able to bolster energy efficiency and cost savings. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 10.0 (Mar. 2020).	NUS SDE4 The NUS School of Design and Environment 4 is Singapore's first new-build, net-zero energy building. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 10.0 (Mar. 2020).	Advancing Sustainability Research RP is set to equip students with green building knowledge from within an innovative, sustainable facility. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 10.0 (Mar. 2020).
Shining a Light on Light Pollution Singapore is one of the world's most light- polluted areas but good lighting practices are able to keep things sufficiently lit. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 10.0 (Mar. 2020).	Climate Positive: Now! DGNB's brochure explains how we can put existing stock & newbuilds on a path to climate neutrality by 2050. Click here to read more! This brochure is published by the German Sustainable Building Council.	Sustainable Singapore Gallery With different interest zones, SSG is the go-to learning hub for climate action and sustainability in Singapore. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 10.0 (Mar. 2020).
GROW. Find out how a new social enterprise will rejuvenate urban communities and sprout mult-generational relationships! Click here to read more! This article is contributed by City Sprouts on 9 October 2019.	Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront The built environment can help address the emergency of climate change through the reduction of embodied carbon emissions Click here to read the full report! The report was first launched on 23 September 2019.	The Future of Workplaces There is increasing interest on how design and technology can help to foster innovation in the workplace. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).
Building with Geospatial Technologies Technology can help to change the way we design and construct green buildings, helping to shape a sustainable future. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).	Funan: The Future of Retail The new Funan represents the future of our buildings. Find out what makes Funan the benchmark for new retail malls. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).	The Future of Invoice Financing SME cashflow can be instantly boosted through invoice financing, allowing funding of operational expenses, overheads and expansion. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).
Blockchain and Energy Management As one of the biggest economic innovations in recent history, blockchain has the potential to revolutionise the way we manage energy. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).	Committing to Science-Based Targets The industry must change the way it designs, builds and operates its buildings to address climate challenges. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).	Going Circular with Office Furniture This case study illustrates how a partnership model to connect organisations with surplus resources to community groups. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 9.0 (Sept. 2019).
The Colour of Productivity The places and spaces we live in must be places and spaces we can live with as the indoor environment directly affects our productivity. Click here to read more! This article was first published in Entrepreneurs'Digest Issue 85 (May/Jun 2019).	Unleashing Creativity 8 secondary schools presented their creative and innovative science centre designs to a thoroughly-impressed industry panel! Click here to read more! This event was held on 6 September 2019 at the Marina Bay Sands.	A Step Towards Green Living Our homes must be made green and healthy right from the get-go. Consider these 5 aspects when doing up your homes! Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019).
Breathe Easy The air we breathe in is of paramount importance to our health and wellbeing, especially in our abodes. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019).	Living Off the (Power) Grid As one of the pioneering carbon negative homes in Singapore, the B House is a powerhouse in every sense of the word. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019).	Beautifully Crafted Comfort Keeping cool, combining comfort and beauty, the ultimate solution in a well-designed and sustainable package. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019).
The Heartbeat of Bedok As a purpose-built, mixed-use facilitiy designed with cohesion in mind, [email protected] serves as a green hub. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019).	Home Green Home Creating a greener world starts at home and it does not have to cost the earth. Our homes have to be healthy and productive. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 8.0 (Mar. 2019).	Designing the Classroom of the Future This piece authored by Lutron Electronics Co. highlights what architects and designers need to know about smart classrooms. Click here to read more! This article was first published in Architectural Lighting.
All About Prefabricated MEP Find out how the adoption of this game-changing construction technology is gaining ground in Singapore! Click here to read more! This article was first published in BuildSmart (Nov/Dec 2018).	The Multi Comfort Approach Check out how a holistic approach to human comfort and wellbeing can help shape our buildings. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 7.0 (Sept. 2018).	You Are What You Breathe Good Indoor Air Quality is essential for a healthy, productive workplace. Read on for a list of what to look out for in your office. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 7.0 (Sept. 2018).
Placemaking in Green Buildings By connecting people to the places they occupy and use, they will be more inclined to care for these places.  Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 7.0 (Sept. 2018).	Understanding Net Zero Do you know the differences between a net zero energy building and a net zero carbon building? Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 6.0 (Mar. 2018).	The "Sustainable" EPC Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) can help building owners affordably realise energy effciency goals. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 7.0 (Sept. 2018).
From the Ground Up A sustainable and healthy HeartQuarters for an organisation rooted in cultivating sustainability and liveability. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 6.0 (Mar. 2018).	Sustainability Practised The JOULES Smart Centre @ BVSS is sound testament of what a concerted public-private partnership can achieve. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 6.0 (Mar. 2018).	Innovating Sustainability If music, TV shows, accommodation and movies can be offered as a subscribed servuice, why can't sustainability? Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 5.0 (Sept. 2017).
Driving Sustainability JTC constantly pushes sustainability boundaries to quickly respond to evolving industry needs and challenges. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 5.0 (Sept. 2017).	Greening the Community Sustainability requires both top-down and ground-up support from all stakeholders in order to blossom and flourish. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 5.0 (Sept. 2017).	More than just Pretty Colours Modern paints, along with beautifying a building, bring about many health benefits to the building and its occupants! Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 4.0 (Mar. 2017).
Lighting for Wellness As lighting transcends its traditional function, it is steadily becoming an interactive component of daily life. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 4.0 (Mar. 2017).	Better Places for People Pioneered by the WorldGBC, Better Places for People puts wellbeing at the heart of your building. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 4.0 (Mar. 2017).	A Green Solution to Air Pollution Indoor plants can be a natural and effective solution to curbing the effects of air pollution while beautifying interiors. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 4.0 (Mar. 2017).
Designing for the Climate Due consideration needs to be given when incorporating greenery to ensure that it brings about maximum efficiency. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 3.0 (Sept. 2016).	Singapore's Green Future Singapore's building and construction industry has monumentally evolved within the past decade, but what does the future hold? Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 3.0 (Sept. 2016).	Smart Spaces: IoT & Real Estate By tapping into the power of the Internet Of Things, the power of building interconnectivity can be unleashed. Click here to read more! This article was first published in SG Green Issue 2.0 (Mar. 2016).

It is one thing to construct a green building, but is a whole other ball game altogether when it comes to maintaining one. In fact, the management of green buildings can potentially be more important than its construction, considering that a building will operate for a far longer time than the combined duration of its construction. Furthermore, as the number of green buildings continue to climb, more "green" facility management firms are needed to care for this growing pool of high performance buildings.

To enable facility management firms to better care for an increasing number of green buildings, the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) along with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) will administer the SGBC-BCA Green Facilities Management Firm Accreditation under the Singapore Green Building Services (SGBS) certification scheme.

SGBC-BCA Green Facilities Management Firm Accreditation

Designed to recognise facilities management organisations with sound credentials in operating and sustaining high environmental performance of green buildings during the operational phase, this accreditation aims to highlight the significance of facility management teams in green building operations, and will count towards a green building’s environmental performance exemplified by the accrual of bonus points under the Green Mark Scheme.

The Green Facilities Management Accreditation Scheme is aimed at building capability and expertise in maintaining Green Mark Certified buildings.

As Green Facilities Management firms constitute a key element of the building and construction industry’s ecosystem, this Scheme will ensure that credible, accredited companies will professionally maintain certified green buildings so that they can continue to perform at their intended Green Mark performance levels.

Broadly, Green FM Accreditation consists of the following criteria:

Financial Standing

• This is derived from the organisation’s Net Worth.

Sustainable Operational Capabilities

• This basically looks at the organisation’s established track record in managing Green Mark buildings.
• The gross floor area of all green buildings managed.
• The Operational issues such as the environmental credentials of staff, green-related activities organised with building owners and operating procedures for green practices in the building. 

Sustainable Policies

• The organisation’s corporate stability, defined by valid ISO and bizSAFE certifications along with any internal green procurement policy.

By placing more emphasis on the operational phase of green buildings, knowledge, expertise and best practices in managing green buildings can be promulgated and eventually elevate the standards of green facility management in the building and construction industry.

For accreditation enquiries, please contact the SGBC Certification Team at [email protected] or call 6732-5518.

Accredited Green Facility Management Firms

The full list can be found here: https://sgbc.online/certification-directory/services/7/ 

The Green Facilities Management Accreditation Scheme is aimed at building capability and expertise in maintaining Green Mark Certified buildings.

As Green Facilities Management firms constitute a key element of the building and construction industry’s ecosystem, this Scheme will ensure that credible, accredited companies will professionally maintain certified green buildings so that they can continue to perform at their intended Green Mark performance levels.

Coming soon!

The Winners (2016)

The Winners (2017)

GREEN BUILDING INDIVIDUALS

GREEN VISIONARY AWARD

GREEN BUILDING INDIVIDUALS OF THE YEAR

GREEN BUILDING ORGANISATIONS

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY

LEADERSHIP IN GREEN BUILDING PRODUCT

GREEN BUILDING PROJECTS

LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE & DESIGN COMMERCIAL	LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE & DESIGN INSTITUTIONAL	LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE & DESIGN RESIDENTIAL

Award Winners - 2022

The SGBC-BCA Leadership in Sustainability Awards are co-organised by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to recognise professionals, organisations and building projects for their contributions and significant achievements in the development of a green and sustainable built environment.

GREEN VISIONARY AWARD

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY

IMPACT

INNOVATION

TRANSFORMATION

 BUILDING PROJECT LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY

CARBON PERFORMANCE

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

INTELLIGENT BUILDING

URBAN RENEWAL

The Winners - 2019

GREEN BUILDING INDIVIDUALS

  GREEN BUILDING ORGANISATIONS

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY

LEADERSHIP IN GREEN BUILDING PRODUCT

 GREEN BUILDING PROJECTS

LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE & DESIGN COMMERCIAL	LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE & DESIGN RESIDENTIAL	LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE & DESIGN INSTITUTIONAL

Leading the Way in Sustainability

The SGBC-BCA Leadership in Sustainability Awards are co-organised by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to recognise professionals, organisations and building projects for their contributions and significant achievements in the development of a green and sustainable built environment. The Awards programme has been refreshed for 2022 to better reflect contemporary trends and developments as well as to best profile excellence in built environment sustainability.

Find out more about the 2022 Winners here.

Award Categories

SGBC and BCA reserve the right not to award accolades in any Award Category.

	Professional Leadership in Sustainability The Professional Leadership in Sustainability Award honours the achievements of Singapore’s Green Mark Accredited Professionals (GMAPs). The Award is presented to green building professionals who are driving positive change in built environment sustainability and have made exemplary contributions to green building development. The Award is open to green building professionals in any related field e.g. Architects, Builders, Engineers, Environmental Sustainability Design Consultants, Facilities Managers and other Green Building Professions. In recognition of accomplishment in the foundational years of their career, winners below the age of 40 (as of 1 Jan. 2022) will be presented with the Emerging Professional Award. All applications for the Professional Leadership in Sustainability Award must be supported by a Nominator, who may be an individual or organisation. Organisations are welcome to nominate their employees for the Award.
	Business Leadership in Sustainability The Business Leadership in Sustainability Award spotlights organisations that have integrated sustainability into their business and are contributing to the transition towards a greener, more sustainable built environment. The Award is presented to organisations that have meaningfully embraced sustainability into business operations, products & solutions and are beacons of sustainability leadership within their industry. The Award is open to organisations across 3 sub-categories: IMPACT - Organisations that have incorporated sustainability into their business models and contributed meaningful impact to the Built Environment sector and stakeholders INNOVATION - Organisations that have developed innovative solutions to address sustainability challenges or facilitated adoption of sustainable practices TRANSFORMATION - Organisations that have undertaken strategic and business transformation to embed sustainability as the organisational core driver Organisations that have been winners in the last 2 editions of the Business Leadership in Sustainability Award (2019 and 2017) will not be eligible for this Award.
	Green Mark Champion & Green Mark Pearl Award The Green Mark Champion and Green Mark Pearl awards were originally conferred by BCA. They will be presented under the SGBC-BCA Business Leadership in Sustainability Award Category with effect from 2022. No application is necessary for the Green Mark Champion Award. Click here to download the Eligibility Criteria for the Green Mark Pearl Award.
	Building Project Leadership in Sustainability The Building Project Leadership in Sustainability Award celebrates exemplary green building projects that have demonstrated leadership in the areas of carbon performance, health & wellbeing, urban renewal, community engagement and intelligence. The Award is presented to outstanding building projects that have achieved excellence in design, construction and operation, pushing the boundaries of built environment sustainability. The Award is open to building projects of any typology across 5 sub-categories: CARBON PERFORMANCE - Building projects that have undertaken substantial action to minimise its operational and embodied carbon emissions, taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint at each stage of the project. HEALTH & WELLBEING - Building projects that have been developed with a keen emphasis on promoting the health and wellbeing of its occupants, taking the necessary steps to create and maintain a healthy indoor environment. URBAN RENEWAL - Building projects that demonstrate a keen focus on sustainability and adaptive reuse of an existing building/space, recognising its heritage but still pursuing a form to best reflect its new purpose. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - Building projects that have been developed with the community in mind, blending various features to keep occupants engaged and empowered to undertake their own sustainability initiatives. INTELLIGENT BUILDING - Building projects with smart building and intelligent features incorporated to help track, manage and optimise energy, carbon and other building performance parameters The Building Project must be located in Singapore, have at least one year of verified operating data and have attained the highest Green Mark rating for the corresponding building project typology (e.g.: Platinum, Super Low Energy, Zero Energy, Positive Energy).
	Special Awards First introduced in 2015, these special awards are conferred to industry leaders with outstanding contributions to the built environment sector. The Green Visionary Award commends forerunners who have made ground-breaking contributions or revolutionised industry practices, and continue to lead and influence sustainability efforts locally and regionally. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises specialists with longstanding contributions to the built environment, and demonstrated leadership or innovation that have a significant impact on building design or operation.

The 2022 edition of the Awards has concluded. Find out more about the 2022 Winners here.

About Better Places for People

Better Places for People is the World Green Building Council's (WorldGBC) global project to support green building councils (GBCs) and their members worldwide to increase the demand and supply of green buildings which are supportive of the health, wellbeing and productivity of the people within them. As human health and wellbeing will take centre stage for the foreseeable future, the built environment must adapt to deliver healthy, equitable and resilient buildings, communities and cities.

Towards Better Places For People

Better Places for People aims to accelerate the demand and supply of buildings that support people in living healthier, happier lives by raising awareness of how buildings impact people, and by presenting the business case for action. A variety of resources in the form of research reports, actionable guidelines as well as technical resources can be found on the WorldGBC Better Places For People microsite. These include materials for green and healthy workplaces, retail establishments, homes, schools and a dedicated section on air quality in the built environment. 

Localising Better Places For People

SGBC has adapted the WorldGBC Better Places For People content into a more targeted, localised context. In fact, the new SGBC Office at the BCA Braddell Campus was designed and fitted out with health and wellbeing in mind, addressing all 7 features of a green and healthy workplace determined by the Better Places For People project. Read more about the SGBC Office here: https://www.sgbc.sg/images/SGG10_SGBC.pdf

SGBC has worked with industry partners to extoll the virtues of green and healthy places and spaces to the industry and beyond. Lunchtime talks and knowledge sessions have been organised for building tenants not immediately involved in building and construction, along with sustainability roadshows and public sharing sessions. SGBC has also been involved with community events to raise awareness of green homes and workplaces.

A list of educational materials can be found here:

• To download a list of tips to green your offices, click here.
• To download a brochure on greening your homes for health and wellbeing, click here.
• To download a list of indoor plants that can help improve indoor air quality, click here.

BEX Asia 2022 took place in-person from 6-8 September 2022 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre. At the event, the SGBC Pavilion showcased a specially-curated selection of green building solutions by SGBC Members. With innovations covering architectural products to mechanical & engineering solutions as well as smart technology, there was definitely something that could add value to any green building project.

Click here to watch a highlight reel of the SGBC Pavilion.

SGBC Pavilion Exhibitors

Click here to find out more about our Exhibitors.

Click here to watch all GreenView Seminar sessions by our Exhibitors.

SGBC Lab Partners

As part of the Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) certification process, applicants will need to have their product(s) independently tested and assessed by a third-party testing laboratory. To reduce time and effort in identifying appropriate laboratories, SGBC works with a number of such testing laboratories that can provide the necessary testing and calibration services. These SGBC Lab Partners are familiar with the requirements of the SGBP and are also accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC).

List of SGBC Lab Partners

You can contact the SGBC Lab Partner directly and they will provide you with an official Quotation for Testing based on the applicable certification criteria for the corresponding product’s assessment.

Join us as a SGBC Lab Partner

If you are a testing laboratory that can provide a range of product testing services not limited to Product U-Value, Acoustic Testing, Noise Emission Testing, Thermal Insulation Testing, etc., join us as a SGBC Lab Partner.

Benefits

SGBC will direct Certification Applicants to SGBC Lab Partners to perform the necessary testing for their certifying product(s). The contact details of all SGBC Lab Partners are made available on this page.

To be a SGBC Lab Partner, you need to:

• Be a Corporate Member of SGBC (sign up here).
• Share with SGBC your available testing and related services 
• Actively participate in SGBC Technical Work Groups

To find out more, contact the SGBC Certification team at 6732 5518 or email [email protected].

The SGBC-BCA Leadership in Sustainability Awards are co-organised by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to recognise professionals, organisations and building projects for their contributions and significant achievements in the development of a green and sustainable built environment. Previously known as the SGBC-BCA Sustainability Leadership Awards, the programme has been streamlined and refreshed to better reflect contemporary trends and developments as well as to best profile excellence in built environment sustainability.

The 2022 edition of the Awards will be open for application soon!

"One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken."
- Leo Tolstoy

The Ground-up Initiative (GUI) is founded to bridge the disconnect that modern society creates between people, their communities and the environment. It believes investing in the culture of people is key to shaping the future of our ever-changing, demanding, fast-paced modern world. It cultivates a space to nurture rootedness and resilience of people by allowing them to experience groundedness, hard work and connection.

Towards our shared future

GUI is currently fundraising to build towards the vision of being a new model for urban sustainable living, a Kampung Kampus.

Commemoration Ceremony during SGBC Gala Dinner 2016

A meaningful ceremony was held during the SGBC Gala Dinner 2016 on 6 September 2016 to cement SGBC's commitment to the Ground Up Initiative. In lieu of door gifts for the Dinner, SGBC will contribute a mural made of recycled glass to the Kampung Kampus compound.

During the Dinner, Mr Chia Ngiang Hong, President of SGBC, and Mr Tay Lai Hock, Founder of GUI, commemorated this collaboration by tightening the bolts on a small scale replica of the glass mural. This replica will be displayed in the headquarters building of Kampong Kampus, which is well on its way to becoming a zero energy building with Green Mark Platinum certification thanks to the support rendered by the following SGBC Member Companies:

• AGC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
• Big Ass Fans Singapore Pte Ltd
• Building System & Diagnostic Pte Ltd
• Joe Green Pte Ltd
• Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd
• Narada Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

To find out more on the GUI, click here.

To find out how you can contribute to the GUI, you can contact us.

SGBC-BCA Zero Capital Partnership Scheme

Smaller building owners may not have the capital and technical expertise necessary to implement energy efficient retrofit projects on their own, deterring them from greening their buildings for greater efficiency and reaping substantial cost savings.

The SGBC-BCA Zero Capital Partnership Scheme (ZCPS) addresses these critical concerns by providing the building owner with the expertise of an SGBS¹ accredited energy performance contracting (EPC) firm. The EPC firm serves as a one-stop solution for both minor and major retrofit options, can provide financing options and also facilitate the application of relevant grants or incentive schemes to fund the retrofit works.

Through the Scheme, the building owner can work with a proven EPC firm achieve greater energy efficiency with zero capital outlay.

Addressing the two main sources of energy consumption

In May 2016, the ZCPS was launched to cover chiller plant retrofits. In September 2017, the Scheme has been expanded to also cover lighting retrofits, lighting being the second heaviest consumer of energy in buildings. 

The Scheme first identifies and accredits lighting retrofit firms that are able to provide lighting-related energy efficiency retrofit solutions with financing options, including leveraging on BCA incentive schemes, for zero capital outlay. Essentially, building owners and occupants do not have to pay for the retrofit works.

Similar to the SGBC-BCA Zero Capital Partnership Scheme for Chiller Plant Retrofits category, the Scheme will help building owners, tenants and occupiers to tap on the proven technical expertise of such accredited lighting retrofit firms to carry out lighting-related energy efficiency works without any upfront financial expenditure.

Through the Scheme, buildings and premises will be able to ease into lighting retrofit arrangements for greater energy efficiency.

Scope of Work 

The ZCPS firm can perform the following:

• Conduct an energy audit and propose retrofit and optimisation solutions.
• Finance the retrofit works and/or assist building owners to obtain relevant grants²
• Apply for and facilitate the assessment process for Green Mark scheme certification.

 Relevant Grants

Building owners can tap on the following grants through the SGBC-BCA Zero Capital Partnership Scheme:

• GMIS-EBP
• GMIS-EB 'Health Check'
• BREEF

Application

Interested building owners can approach any of the firms participating in the SGBC-BCA Zero Capital Partnership Scheme as listed below:

For Chiller Plant Retrofits

• Barghest Building Performance Pte Ltd
• ENGIE Services Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd.
• Comfort Management Pte Ltd
• E2green Pte Ltd
• G-Energy Global Pte Ltd
• Johnson Controls (S) Pte Ltd
• Kaer Pte. Ltd
• Keppel DHCS
• Measurement & Verification Pte Ltd
• SAC Energy (S) Private Limited
• Siemens Pte Ltd

¹Singapore Green Building Services labelling scheme
²GMIS-EB Health Check, GMIS-EBP and BREEF

To better help both building owners and energy performance contracting (EPC) firms to achieve a hassle-free energy efficiency arrangement, SGBC – after consultation with key industry stakeholders – has developed a template Energy Performance Contract for Buildings.

This Contract aims to become a standard reference document for both sides of the industry: the building owners and the EPC firms. Building owners and managing agents will have a point of reference when procuring energy efficiency retrofit or renewable energy installation works, while EPC firms can similarly use the same Contract to guide their proposals for the scope of improvement works to be performed. As all parties are now on the same page, energy efficiency works and improvements can then be carried out more swiftly and smoothly.

This Energy Performance Contract for Buildings can be used by any EPC firm, and certified EPC Firms under the Singapore Green Building Services (SGBS) certification scheme will be encouraged to make use of this Contract. It will also be applicable in the Building Retrofit Energy Efficiency Financing (BREEF) scheme administered by the BCA in due course.

Download the Contract Template here.

Download the Guide on Specifications for EPC Air Conditioning System Maintenance Contract here.

If you have any queries, please call 6732-5518 or email [email protected]. 

Click here to view the list of SGBS-certified EPC Firms.

Overview

Energy performance contracting or EPC is steadily gaining traction as a viable solution to retrofitting older buildings for greater efficiency, and have received acknowledgement under the Green Mark Scheme administered by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). To read more about this enhanced recognition to EPC Firms under Green Mark 2015, click here.

Industry Accreditation

As part of its deep involvement with the green building ecosystem, SGBC has been working with industry partners to further refine and enhance the EPC Category under the Singapore Green Building Services (SGBS) labelling scheme. Under Section 4.03d (iii) Energy Performance Contracting (Advanced Green Effort) of Green Mark 2015, 1 point will be awarded to the green building project if a SGBS-certified Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) firm has been engaged to implement suitable projects that guarantee operational system efficiency over a minimum of 3 years.

The assessment critera for SGBS EPC Firm Accreditation are summarised as follow:

Fees & Validty

The fees for SGBS EPC Firm Accreditation are as follow:

SGBS EPC Firm Accreditation is valid for 2 years once the assessment is completed, after which it can be renewed.

Application

Green Mark 2015 was officially launched for piloting on 2 September 2015, and it will play a more prominent role in driving and communicating sustainability outcomes.

The national green building rating scheme has been restructured to encompass four main sections: Climatic Responsive Design, Building Energy Performance, Resource Stewardship as well as Smart & Healthy Building. In addition, a bonus section on Advanced Green Building Efforts has been added to recognise sustainability efforts that go beyond assessment requirements.

Through SGBC’s consultative sessions with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) on Green Mark 2015, SGBC has sought greater recognition for products and services certified by SGBC’s labelling schemes. These feedback culminated in certain sections of the criteria that give added focus to certified products and services.

Greater recognition for SGBP certified building products

Within Green Mark for New Buildings (Non-Residential) 2015, under Section 3.02c Sustainable Products, SGBP certified products specified and used can score points under the Functional Systems Criteria and/or Singular Sustainable Products outside of Functional Systems Criteria, up to a maximum of 8 points.

Functional Systems consist of Flooring, Ceiling, Roof, External Wall, Internal Wall and Door systems; Singular Sustainable Products outside of Functional Systems cover Hardscape and Building Services products.

In addition, usage of SGBP products rated 2-ticks and above can accrue a maximum of 2 additional points. These products can form part of functional systems or singular sustainable products scored under Section 3.02c.

Higher-rated SGBP products can accrue more points, with ✓ ✓✓✓Leader products scoring 1 additional point per qualifying product.

Click here to access the Directory of Certified Products.

Acknowledgement of SGBS certified building services

With the introduction of Green Mark 2015, BCA has also acknowledged the merit of SGBC’s Singapore Green Building Services (SGBS) certified firms and has reflected this recognition in the new assessment criteria. 0.5 point will be awarded for each SGBS certified services firm under the Green Companies Criteria of Section 1.10c ‘Environment Credentials of Project Team’. The maximum number of points obtainable under this Criteria is 1.5, with the total points obtainable for Section 1.10c capped at 2.

In addition, under Section 4.03d (iii) Energy Performance Contracting (Advanced Green Effort), 1 point will be awarded to the green building project if a SGBS-certified Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) firm has been engaged to implement suitable projects that guarantee operational system efficiency over a minimum of 5 years.

The engaged EPC firm can provide one or more of the following services:

• Provision of energy efficient technology and services including financing, design, implementation and management of projects
• Supply, installation and commissioning of cooling and/or heat-recovery systems
• Supply, installation and commissioning of CHP or tri-gen power generation
• Supply, installation and commissioning of solar PV or thermal systems
• Solar leasing
• M&E contracting

With this enhanced recognition, products and services certified by the SGBP and SGBS labelling schemes can gain greater standing and increased visibility in the building and construction industry.

 Click here to access the Directory of Certified Services.

SGBP Industry Consultation

SGBC will be organising Industry Consultation sessions with the industry to glean feedback and sentiments from the community in order to better refine the Singapore Green Building Product labelling scheme for greater relevance.

The schedule of sessions will be released soon.

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Singapore Green Building Product Certification

In using or relying on any information on this website relating to the Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) certification system developed and operated by us and implemented by SGBC Pte. Ltd. or any products certified under this certification system, you acknowledge and agree that:

1. The certification of a product as an SGBP ("SGBP Certification") is limited only to those aspects of a product which have undergone evaluation by SGBC Pte. Ltd ("SGBP Evaluation");
2. SGBP Evaluation is conducted in accordance with evaluation criteria published as at the date of the application for SGBP Certification of the product or the renewal thereof, as applicable;
3. In conducting SGBP Evaluation, SGBC Pte. Ltd. may rely on test results issued by independent third party testing laboratories without itself conducting any independent testing or inspection of the product;
4. SGBP Certification is not a guarantee by SGBC Pte. Ltd. or any other person that all units of the product will at all times comply with the applicable SGBP Evaluation criteria or any revisions of such criteria. The SGBP Certification and any certificate issued by us or SGBP Pte. Ltd. in respect of a certified product ("SGBP Certificate") merely signify that SGBC Pte. Ltd. is satisfied that the product, identified and described in information, documents and materials provided by the applicant or shown to SGBC Pte. Ltd. by the applicant, met the SGBP Evaluation criteria applicable at the date of the application for SGBP Certification or SGBP Certification renewal, as the case may be;
5. The current certification status of a product shall be as stated on this website. In the event of any inconsistency between an SGBP Certificate for a product and the information about the SGBP Certification of that product on this website, the information on this website shall prevail;
6. SGBP Evaluation and SGBP Certification do not absolve the applicant from any responsibility to comply with applicable legal and statutory requirements; and
7. SGBP Certification shall not be construed as a representation by SGBC Pte. Ltd. or any other person in any way of the value or worth of the Product or as a recommendation by SGBC Pte. Ltd. or any other person to buy, sell or otherwise deal with the product.

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Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:

1. To personalise your experience
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We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits, and keep track of advertisements and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in better understanding our site visitors.

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You acknowledge that we have no control over the internet, telecommunications networks or the acts and omissions of third parties, and that third parties may intercept or access transmissions or private communications made through this website or gain access to your personal information without authorisation. We therefore do not guarantee and you should not expect complete security or privacy of your personal information.

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Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

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By continuing to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our personal data consent, govern our relationship with you and in relation use of this website.

Data Protection Policy

SGBC’s personal data protection policies are mirrored after Government advisories and guidelines issued by the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC). SGBC only collects the minimum amount of personal data required for the purposes of Membership, Certification, Events and other related services and/or activities.

SGBC will only collect, use, disclose and/or process personal data that have been provided previously, now and may in the future provide to us including but not limited to name, email address, telephone numbers, address, employment details for the following purposes:

• Facilitating, processing, dealing with, administering, managing and/or maintaining a business relationship with SGBC
• Carrying out due diligence and other screening activities, or to prevent or investigate any fraud or breach of contract or unlawful activity, or complying with or as required by any applicable law, governmental or regulatory requirements of any relevant jurisdiction
• Conducting research, analysis and development activities (including but not limited to data analytics, surveys and/or profiling) to enhance SGBC’s products, services and/or operations, and/or otherwise for SGBC’s business operations and purposes
• Storing, hosting, backing up (whether for disaster recovery or otherwise) of personal data, whether within or outside Singapore

Personal data collected will never be disclosed to third parties except when required by the law or when third parties (such as data intermediaries and subcontractors) are engaged by SGBC to assist with GMAP activities. All third parties engaged will be contractually bound to preserve the confidentiality of all personal data.

SGBC has taken every reasonable effort to protect all collected personal data by putting in place the necessary security framework to prevent unauthorised access, collection, usage, disclosure, copying, modification, destruction and other similar risks. All personal data is stored on the Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) cloud platform, complete with a full suite of security architecture. S3 is the only object storage service that blocks public access to all data at the bucket or the account level. S3 maintains compliance programs, such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITECH, FedRAMP, EU Data Protection Directive, and FISMA, to meet data storage regulatory requirements.

As far as possible, the necessary security measures to safeguard the integrity of collected personal data have been taken against the risks associated with using online platforms such as from harmful code entering our websites and digital platforms through computer virus programs, bugs, trojan horses, spyware, adware or malware.

While we will do our utmost to protect personal data, we also advise users to take every possible precaution to safeguard personal data online: change passwords often, use strong alphanumeric passwords and browse the Internet with a secure, up-to-date web browser. 

For any clarifications and queries on our Data Protection Policy, please contact the SGBC Data Protection Officer James Tan at [email protected] or call 6732-5518.

Last updated May 2019

Understanding Embodied Carbon

The built environment is in a prime position to address the emergency of climate change through the reduction of embodied carbon emissions from our buildings and infrastructure assets. According to the World Green Building Council, decarbonisation of the built environment is one of the most cost effective ways to mitigate climate change. With the global building stock expected to double in order to accommodate the world’s projected population of 10 billion, this growth will contribute to an expected doubling of the global consumption of raw materials by around the middle of the century, significantly increasing the building and construction sector’s emissions and climate impact.

The built environment is responsible for 40 percent of global carbon emissions, with embodied carbon emissions being especially critical. The carbon dioxide equivalent of emissions associated with the full supply chain of all materials and systems put into any built environment project, embodied carbon is different from operational carbon in that the latter can be improved over the lifetime of a building. If embodied carbon emissions are not addressed before the building project moves past the design stage, there is no way for building owners to reclaim lost carbon savings once the building is constructed and subsequently used.

Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront

The breakdown of carbon emissions for buildings is typically 30 percent embodied carbon emissions versus 70 percent for carbon emissions due to building operations. In Singapore, where the lifespans of buildings tend to be shorter due to urban renewal, the embodied carbon emissions of buildings can constitute up to 40 percent of the total carbon emissions over the lifespan of the building. 

The upfront emissions from materials and products used to construct buildings and infrastructure, and those installed later during maintenance and renovation, usually represent a significantly greater source of embodied carbon than all other stages in the lifecycle. Globally, cement and steel are two of the most important sources of material-related emissions in construction. Cement manufacture is responsible for around 7 percent of global carbon emissions, with steel also contributing 7-9 percent of the global total, of which around half can be attributed to buildings and construction.

Reducing Embodied Carbon through Prevention Framework

The WorldGBC has outlined a 4-step framework to reduce embodied carbon emissions through prevention, which is the best way to reduce embodied carbon. These principles can be applied by all stakeholders, regardless of their position in the value chain, the nature of their project or product, and the region they operate in.

1. Prevent
Consider embodied carbon emissions and reduction strategies from the outset, whether for a whole project or for a single product. Question the need to use materials at all, considering alternative strategies for delivering the desired function, such as increasing utilisation of existing assets through renovation or reuse.

2. Reduce & Optimise
Use low carbon design guidance and calculation tools and benchmarks to evaluate each design choice in terms of upfront emission reductions and as part of a whole life approach. 

• Apply design approaches that minimise the quantity of new material required to deliver the desired function.
• Prioritise materials which are low or zero carbon, responsibly sourced, and which have low lifecycle impact in other areas, including the health of the occupant, as determined through a product specific environmental product declaration where available
• Choose low or zero carbon construction techniques having maximum efficiency and minimum waste on site.

3. Futureproof
Consider future use scenarios and end of life, maximising the potential for maintenance, repair and renovation, and ensure flexibility for future adaptation. Design for disassembly and deconstruction to facilitate future reuse, selecting materials which can be recycled and which can be extracted and separated easily for processing.

4. Offset
As a last resort, offset residual embodied carbon emissions either within the project or organisational boundary or through verified offset schemes.

Further Reading

To find out more about embodied carbon emissions, check out the following resources:

• Understanding Net Zero - SGBC
• Advancing Net Zero & Climate Resilience in the Built Environment - KPMG
• Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront Report - WorldGBC
• Asia Pacific Embodied Carbon Primer - WorldGBC

Accelerating Decarbonisation of the Built Environment Sector

The global pandemic has shown us what can be achieved when we work together towards a common goal. Climate change is an even greater existential threat facing mankind.

The built environment is responsible for 40 percent of global carbon emissions, with embodied carbon emissions often being overlooked. Embodied carbon emissions are associated with the full supply chain of all materials and systems put into any built environment project and cannot be improved over the lifetime of a building, unlike operational carbon emissions. If embodied carbon emissions are not addressed before the building project moves past the design stage, there is no way to reclaim lost carbon savings once the building is constructed and subsequently used.

To bring attention to this important issue and the built environment sector's influence on embodied carbon emissions, the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) is launching the Singapore Built Environment Embodied Carbon Pledge to help unify and amplify industry action. We invite all organisations involved in shaping our built environment to pledge your support and work together with other like-minded organisations to effect change.

Organisations with ambitions, intentions and solutions to address built environment embodied carbon emissions can pledge their commitment and then take broad-based actions anchored on the Pledge's 3 key principles:

1. Opting for building materials with lower embodied carbon
2. Minimising materials usage and wastage through collaborative design and optimisation
3. Transforming construction site processes to utilise electricity and renewable sources of energy

Click here to pledge your commitment.

Find out more about the Pledge here. 

For more information or clarification, please email [email protected] 

Pledge Signatories

The following organisations have committed to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment sector by taking the necessary steps to reduce embodied carbon in their projects, enabled by SGBC's framework of support, knowledge, expertise and resources.

Total Number of Pledge Signatories: 93

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & INSTITUTIONS
BUILDING DEVELOPERS & BUILDING OWNERS
CONSULTANTS & SPECIFIERS
BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS
MANUFACTURERS & SOLUTION PROVIDERS

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SGBC Green Certification

Building owners and users are becoming increasingly more eco-savvy as they see the value in pursuing a green mindset and lifestyle. Green buildings reap tangible benefits: by saving building owners money through lower energy costs and by achieving an improved quality of life for building users through higher environmental standards. This has prompted a significant increase in the demand for green products and services. Businesses need to respond to this change in consumer demand by placing greater emphasis on the environmental impact of their operations and product performance.

Championing sustainability in the built environment, SGBC has developed certification schemes to raise the environmental standards of building products and services, and to provide benchmarks on environmental performance of products and services. SGBC launched the Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) certification scheme in 2010 and following its success, went on to launch the services certification scheme- the Singapore Green Building Services (SGBS) certification in 2012.

With these certification schemes, SGBC aims to guide product development in the building industry, make green building products and services more readily available, and create an impact to the buildings that shape our living environment.

Benefits of SGBC Certifications

Businesses with SGBC certified products and services can enjoy many advantages:

• Greater Awareness of Your Green Business Products and Services
  SGBC certification helps to raise awareness of your green products and services. Certified products and services will be listed on SGBC's online certified products and services directory. This will enable those who are seeking green-differentiated products and services to access relevant information readily. Your products and services will reach your targeted audience and markets more strategically.
• Industry-Recognised Credibility
  SGBC certification is developed by a broad group of industry experts and is widely recognised for its comprehensive coverage of sustainability criteria that has been developed by the building industry, for the building industry. SGBC certification is also well-recognized by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Housing and Development Board (HDB) and other Public Agencies, and can be accorded additional scores under the BCA Green Mark scheme.
• Enhanced Access to Global Markets
  With SGBC certification, businesses can gain wider access to global markets where environmental standards are becoming more stringent. Businesses can also tap on SGBC's regional and international network to take their products and services beyond Singapore.

Click here to find out more about the Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) certification scheme.

Click here to access the Directory of Certified Products.

Click here to learn more about the Singapore Green Building Services (SGBS) certification scheme.

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For any cerification enquiries, you can call +65 6732-5518 or send an email to [email protected]

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