Driving Climate Action Through Carbon Pricing Compliance 

Singapore’s Carbon Pricing Act (CPA), effective since January 1, 2019, is a cornerstone of the nation’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and combat climate change. Under the CPA, a carbon tax applies to emission-intensive facilities that emit 25,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (mtCO₂e) or more annually. These facilities must comply with stringent Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) requirements set by the National Environment Agency (NEA). 

To meet these obligations, facilities are required to: 

• Submit a Monitoring Plan and an Emissions Report annually. 

• Engage an NEA-accredited third-party verifier to ensure the accuracy of reported emissions and assess the effectiveness of GHG control measures. 

Our Role in Supporting Compliance 

Singapore’s waste-to-energy facilities, which include incineration and energy recovery systems, play a vital role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels by generating electricity for the national grid. This contributes significantly to the country’s energy security and sustainability goals. 

Recently, two waste-to-energy facilities operated by a leading power generation company engaged TEMBUSU Asia Consulting (TAC) to verify their reported reckonable GHG emissions, helping them fulfill the MRV requirements of the CPA. Our scope included: 

• Comprehensive desk analysis of emissions data collected during the reporting period. 

• On-site inspections of emission streams and sources. 

• Evaluation of quality management and data systems to substantiate client claims. 

Following verification, TAC prepared and submitted an endorsed Verification Plan Summary to NEA. Additionally, the Verification Report was submitted to both NEA and the client, ensuring full compliance with CPA requirements. 

Commitment to Sustainability 

This project underscores TAC’s dedication to advancing global sustainability goals, aligning with three UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 

• SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy 

• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production 

• SDG 13: Climate Action 

Through our expertise in carbon management and verification, TAC continues to empower organizations to meet regulatory requirements while driving meaningful climate action.