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- Kickstart Your Journey
Steps to Get Started
Embark on your sustainability journey with our three-stage process, catered for businesses who are getting started in sustainability.
Explore the three stages to kickstart your sustainability journey
Businesses that are starting out on sustainability can follow the three stages below to kickstart their journey.
Stage 1 (LEARN): Build awareness in sustainability
Start by understanding key sustainability concepts and identifying relevant trends and sustainability requirements.
Understand why environmental topics matter: Gain insights into environmental and regulatory shifts occurring in Singapore and key markets for topics such as carbon emissions and energy management, as well as water and waste management.
Benefits of proper resource management: Learn about the positive opportunities from managing sustainability effectively, including improved resource efficiency, reduced operational costs and enhanced corporate image.
Stage 2 (MEASURE): Identify relevant areas for first-step interventions
Establish baselines and use assessment tools to identify sustainability topics that matter the most to your business.
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Data Collection and Analysis: Implement processes to collect and analyse data relevant to your sustainability focus areas. This includes setting up appropriate systems for data collection and establishing a base year to track progress.
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Identify patterns and opportunities: Review collected data to identify patterns and main contributors to inefficiencies. Explore opportunities for improvement such as reducing resource wastage, adopting more efficient equipment, optimising operational practices, and adopting more environmentally-friendly materials or energy sources.
Stage 3 (ACT): Embark on projects to improve and meet targets
Review business processes, set targets, and determine concrete steps aligned with current standards.
Set sustainability targets: Establish clear and achievable sustainability targets, informed by internal requirements, industry leaders and sectoral and national benchmarks.
Identify opportunities for implementation: Identify and implement measures that can help improve resource management within your business operations.
Monitor and improve performance: Regularly review progress made against set targets, analyse data to identify successful measures and refine your approach. Communicate efforts to stakeholders and explore government grants and funding to support your sustainability initiatives.
Building a foundation for sustainability
As your business embarks on sustainability initiatives and reporting, it is important to establish a structure and set clear directions to ensure that sustainability efforts can be carried out smoothly.
Businesses can take the below steps to build a strong foundation for your sustainability journey.
Explore key sustainability topics
Sustainability Reporting
Carbon Emissions & Energy Management
Waste Management
