Regulations, grants, and frameworks

Up to 70% support for pre-approved energy-efficient equipment in food services, retail, and manufacturing sectors.

Supports energy audits, engineering studies, and energy-efficient equipment for industrial facilities.

Green loan facility at preferential rates for energy-efficient building retrofits and upgrades.

Supports projects that improve resource efficiency including waste reduction, water use, and energy in the manufacturing sector.

Singapore's green building rating system. Certification levels: Certified, Gold, GoldPLUS, Platinum, and Platinum Super Low Energy (PSLE).

4th edition masterplan targeting 80% of all buildings by GFA to be Green Mark certified by 2030.

Recognition for buildings achieving at least 60% energy improvement over 2005 baselines. Key target for public sector buildings.

Collaborative framework for landlords and tenants to align on energy management, data sharing, and sustainability targets.

Mandatory for all SGX-listed companies since 2017. Climate-related disclosures aligned with TCFD phased in from FY2022 for large-cap.

The globally used framework for sustainability reporting. Singapore-listed companies commonly use GRI as the primary reference standard.

MAS has signalled adoption of IFRS S1 (general sustainability disclosures) and S2 (climate disclosures) for Singapore financial institutions.

Guidelines for banks, insurers, and asset managers on managing environmental risk and integrating climate considerations into governance.

Applies to facilities emitting 25,000 tCO₂e or more per year. Rising to S$50–80/tonne by 2030 under the Carbon Pricing Act.

Mandatory energy management requirements for corporations consuming over 54 TJ/year. Includes annual reporting and energy efficiency improvement plans.

Professional certification for energy managers in Singapore. Two levels: SCEM and SCEM (Registered). Required under ECA for qualifying companies.

Singapore's solar target is at least 2 GWp by 2030. SolarNova programme aggregates government demand. Options include rooftop, floating, and building-integrated PV.

Governs green building standards, Green Mark certification, and the built environment sustainability agenda.

Regulates the energy sector, administers the Energy Conservation Act, SCEM certification, and energy efficiency grants.

Administers carbon tax under the Carbon Pricing Act, waste and resource management, and air quality regulations.

Supports industrial decarbonisation, green investments, and sustainability-linked industry development programmes.

Administers EEG and other SME support schemes. Key entry point for small businesses beginning their sustainability journey.

Drives Singapore's sustainable finance agenda including green taxonomy, ESG disclosure requirements for financial institutions.