Free programme to help S’pore employees adopt sustainable practices in the workplace
SINGAPORE – Running washing machines at full load instead of the usual half load. Taking the stairs instead of the lift. These are among 30 day-to-day behavioural changes that employees at Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore have made since 2017, helping the hotel to achieve 4 per cent energy savings a year.
MPA launches maritime decarbonisation centre
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched the formation of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD).
Development of Tuas integrated water and solid waste treatment facility progresses to next stage
SINGAPORE – The next stage of development of Singapore’s first integrated water and solid waste treatment facility, in Tuas, has begun.
Energy-efficient buildings get green light in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 25 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Thirteen government and commercial premises in Temburong District that went through an energy efficiency auditing programme have been given Building Energy Label Certificates.
ABB to intensify offer of smart solutions to buildings, ‘smart cities’ in PH
European firm ABB will be intensifying its offer of ‘smart solutions’ to buildings and other property developments as well as the installation of “smart cities” in the Philippines
First LEED-certified home project in PH gets recognition from U.S. Green Building Council
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 19) – The first house project in the country certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standard has been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Grundfos partners with Singapore tech company to meet Southeast Asia’s sustainable cooling needs
Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology, and Barghest Building Performance (BBP), a Singapore-based energy efficiency technology provider, have signed a memorandum of understanding to deliver and scale an innovative energy-efficient digital solution across Southeast Asia, according to this press release. The solution can help reduce the energy consumption of cooling systems […]
Holcim Philippines investing P210-M to reduce fuel consumption, carbon emission
MANILA, Philippines — Holcim Philippines Inc. is spending P210 million on projects meant to raise the efficiency of its cement factories by reducing both fuel consumption and carbon footprint.
