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Mar 13, 2021 TEMBUSU Asia Consulting presents to you the fourth entry of our webinar series: Road to Zero Waste: Boosting Circular Economy with Mandatory Waste Reporting! In this webinar, we have invited experts from institutions and sustainability champions from the region to provide unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of Waste Reporting. This webinar will cover topics such as the Extended Producer Responsibility, Singapore’s initiatives towards resource conservation and resilience, and the challenges of waste reporting. Some of our esteemed guest speakers include Professor Seeram Ramakrishna , who has had extensive experience in Circular Economy and Sustainable Manufacturing, as well as Mr. Raphael Veit who is a Senior E-waste & Packaging Consultant at SGS. You can access the full Waste Reporting Webinar Flyer for more details and register down below! REGISTER HERE See you there!

Mar 11, 2021 Last Thursday (4 March) celebrated World Engineering Day 2021, where tributes were paid to engineers all over the world for their contribution to the betterment of human lives and sustainable development. Being an engineer himself, TEMBUSU Asia Consulting’s Managing Director Er. Tan Seng Chuan shared his conviction of the increasing importance of the profession to achieve the targets set in Singapore Green Plan 2030 . Read the full length of Er. Tan’s thoughts at https://www.todayonline.com/voices/why-singapore-needs-engineering-talents-more-ever .

Mar 11, 2021 Last Thursday (4 March) celebrated World Engineering Day 2021, where tributes were paid to engineers all over the world for their contribution to the betterment of human lives and sustainable development. Being an engineer himself, TEMBUSU Asia Consulting’s Managing Director Er. Tan Seng Chuan shared his conviction of the increasing importance of the profession to achieve the targets set in Singapore Green Plan 2030 . Read the full length of Er. Tan’s thoughts at https://www.todayonline.com/voices/why-singapore-needs-engineering-talents-more-ever .

Feb 24, 2021 This month saw Singapore making decisive steps toward sustainable development. In addition to the recent motion calling for climate defence to be added as the seventh pillar of Singapore’s Total Defence, the Singapore Green Plan 2030 was launched on 10 February 2021 , which was followed by the announcement of Budget 2021 six days later. These initiatives underline Singapore’s commitment to place climate emergency and sustainability at the forefront, having recognised them as perennial threats to its existence that will not slow down despite other present challenges (e.g. the COVID-19 pandemic testing the limits of Singapore’s public health and economic resilience). The Singapore Green Plan 2030 is part of Singapore’s efforts in strengthening its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. The Plan positions Singapore to halve its 2030 peak greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 with the long-term aim of achieving net-zero emissions as soon as viable in the second half of the century. The 5 pillars of the Green Plan (i.e. City in Nature, Sustainable Living, Energy Reset, Green Economy, and Resilient Future) align closely with the work that TEMBUSU Asia Consulting (TAC) does in Singapore and the region, such as environmental studies, park development, circular economy, carbon measurement and verification, food security, and climate change mitigation. In light of this, the Singapore government has allocated funds in the Budget 2021 to enable initiatives under the Green Plan, including the incentivisation of early adoption of electric vehicles (EV) to reduce transport emissions. A S$60 million Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Fund has also been established to support technology adoption by the industry and to reach the 30% self-production target by 2030. Furthermore, Singapore will catalyse capital flows towards sustainable development within and beyond the city-state through green bonds issued for select public infrastructure projects. TEMBUSU Asia recognises and affirms the Singapore government’s endeavours in pushing for the adoption of more sustainable alternatives and solutions. With UN SDGs at the heart of TAC’s work, it is encouraging to see the government’s directions aligning with our business direction and focal areas. For one, TAC has placed a strong emphasis on building strong waste management and circular economy expertise to provide quality consultancy services to clients who wish to improve their waste management or conduct waste monitoring or reporting. Acute understanding of ecology is also an important focus area in TAC as specialized, niche knowledge on ecology and the environment is necessary for the continual development of a city thriving in nature. Lastly, TAC provides carbon services—such as carbon measurement and verification (M&V)—as well as climate mitigation and adaptation services to push for a greener economy and a more resilient future for Singapore. This bold and necessary focus on sustainability and the environment in Singapore spells a promising decade ahead. However, much can still be done in the journey for a greener and more sustainable future. Along with additional support and regulatory pushes from the government, businesses and individuals have to be enabled in their respective capacity to tackle climate challenges. This need can be addressed through increased guidance, education, assistance, and opportunities to facilitate more collaboration between the government and individuals and private sectors to catalyse more initiatives for sustainable development. Furthermore, while the Green Plan has set out significant targets to reduce carbon emissions, they need to be reviewed and revised periodically to ensure that Singapore is on track with the Paris Agreement’s goal of keeping global warming below 1.5°C. Nevertheless, TEMBUSU Asia is hopeful that the Green Plan 2030 would propel the nation to be more carbon-conscious, with the continuous monitoring of carbon emissions contributing to greater transparency and accountability from Singapore’s industries. TEMBUSU Asia is excited to be at the forefront of progress for the environment and sustainable development. While there are undoubtedly many challenges and obstacles ahead in this line of work, TAC is committed to promoting sustainable development and environmental protection for the region and the world. Infographic source: Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore

Jan 26, 2021 Image Source: The Straits Times, © 2021 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Co. Our Managing Director Er. Tan Seng Chuan, who is also the chairman of Chartered Engineering Technologist and Technician Accreditation Board (CETTAB) of the Institution of Engineers, Singapore, opened the launch of the Chartered Engineering Technologist and Technician Certification Scheme last Friday, 22 January 2021. This scheme provides a skills-based route that allows technologists and technicians to gain greater recognition for their skills and experience for progression in their careers, regardless of their educational background. With the implementation of this new scheme, budding engineers can find more opportunities to build their career in the industry. Er. Tan commended this scheme for giving recognition to competent professionals in the industry, encouraging a culture of lifelong learning, and promoting skills-based career progression. He is hopeful that this certification scheme will help to increase recognition and career prospects of Singapore’s engineering community beyond its shores through the Mutual Recognition Agreement with other countries in the region. TEMBUSU Asia Consulting is delighted for the launch of this scheme, which aligns with the United Nations’ SDG #4 “Quality Education” that seeks to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education as well as promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. Read more about the scheme and news of the launch at https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/new-skills-based-certification-scheme-to-help-budding-engineers-build .

Dec 2, 2020 bizSAFE is a 5-step programme governed by the Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSH Council) of Singapore tailored to assist companies to build up their workplace safety and health capabilities. With this, TEMBUSU Asia Consulting is proud that we have been recognized by the WSH Council for achieving the Level 3 certification of bizSAFE. The requirements of such certification include implementing the Risk Management (RM) Plan to address all the highlighted risks in the plan and having an external accredited WSH auditor to verify the RM Plan implementation. This certification is part of our commitment to provide a safe work environment for our employees so that they may formulate innovative sustainability solutions that meet our clients’ needs.

Nov 16, 2020 Recently, the National Parks Board launched guidelines for conducting Biodiversity Impact Assessments (BIAs) for development projects in Singapore. These provide guidance for industry professionals and developers in fulfilling the biodiversity component when conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). We at TEMBUSU Asia Consulting are encouraged by the news and believe that this is an important step for the continued conservation of biodiversity in Singapore. It is our commitment to working towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including the preservation of Life on Land and Life Below Water, key components of the SDGs that are sometimes overlooked in developments. You can read more about the Guideline in NParks ‘ website. Image Source: NParks

Nov 11, 2020 TEMBUSU Asia is proud to be the co-founder of Asia Sustainability Forum (ASF) which will be held on 20 November 2020 from 3 to 5.30 pm (GMT+8). The forum will discuss how the forms of adaptation and mitigation currently employed by Asian countries affect the development of urban, institutional and community resilience to the consequences of climate change and social issues. Such measures are adopted as the Asian nations strive to strike a balance towards a fast yet sustainable economic development in light of climate change, natural resource scarcity, demographics, and social changes. Through this platform, the ASF hopes to gather market players, practitioners, and sustainability champions in the region to share their unique perspective and passion in the journey of sustainable development. Register for the event at https://www.asia-sustainability.org/rsvp.html .

Oct 8, 2020 TEMBUSU Asia Consulting (TAC) is honoured to share our knowledge and expertise in last month’s SecureFood Roundtable Discussion “India Feeds the World”. Organised by GoFar Growth Advisory & Investments, this event aims to build a food ecosystem for India through an Integrated Food Hub model that values sustainable green development and technology innovation, digital technology transformation, and project financing. During the roundtable discussion, Er. Tan Seng Chuan, Managing Director of TAC, shared how a sustainable Eco Food Park can be achieved through a sustainable approach integrating productivity, environmental, and social development. TAC is excited to play a role in the food security industry and provide expert advice with regards to Eco Food Park master planning, circular economy planning, and green financing for upcoming development projects in India.

Oct 2, 2020 TEMBUSU Asia Consulting, in collaboration with Deltares and the National University of Singapore, presents to you: From ocean to zip code in a changing climate – an online symposium on an integrated innovative approach for sustainable climate adaptation in a metropolis. The safety of the population and urban assets along the rising seas are strained under forces of a changing climate. Nowadays, urban development demands a far wider set of disciplines to address sustainability in an integrated framework. The state of science and technology provides the means of adaptation, but what more does it take to translate the state-of-the-art scientific advancement to the safety and prosperity of citizens in this ever-changing context? Professionals, scientists, decision-makers and urban developers are invited to join this event to learn from the latest developments of the water sector in climate adaptation, and exchange ideas with a panel of leading experts and policymakers. You can access the key takeaways, presentations, and recordings of the symposium here .

Sep 9, 2020 TEMBUSU Asia Consulting presents to you the third entry of our webinar series: Green Finance and Certification for Real Estate Industry! In this webinar, we have invited experts from the built environment, sustainability and engineering industry to discuss insights on green financing for real estates. The webinar will cover an overview of Sustainability and the Built Environment, an overview of Green Finance Certification Scheme and the Integration of Green building and Green finance with relation to Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area experience. You can access the full TAC Green Building Webinar Flyer for more details and register down below! REGISTER HERE See you there!

Jul 15, 2020 TEMBUSU Asia Consulting presents to you our next webinar on GHG emissions management! In this webinar, we invite you experts from organisations with a low-carbon commitment to discuss compelling business cases. The webinar will cover an overview of climate change basics and a detailed discussion on carbon management challenges, solutions, and pitfalls to look out for in today’s race to find the best solutions to decarbonise. You can access the full Carbon Webinar Flyer and register through this link . See you there!