Sustainability
Towards Sustainable Business
Since 2020, the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has been committed to the UN Global Compact corporate responsibility initiative and its principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption.
We view sustainable businesses as businesses which create a positive economic, social and environmental impact, thus creating shared value. The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore’s ambition is to accompany its members through advocacy, engagement, helping to accelerate progress and fostering collaborations.
The 4 pillars of this strategy are to:
- Offer expert events on sustainability and give access to knowledge to help all members towards becoming sustainable businesses
- Promote the expertise of our members in the field and foster collaborations with Singaporean entities
- Integrate sustainability as part of our services
- Become a sustainable chamber by integrating sustainability into our operations
Launched in 2015 by the United Nations, the 17 Global Goals aim to end poverty by 2030 while protecting our planet’s environment. We are at the start of the “decade of action”. To cut emissions, address climate change and inequality, businesses have stepped up to respond to the new reality of a changed climate. The sustainability revolution is already transforming our economies and the companies that drive them.
Singapore has pledged under the Paris Agreement to reduce its emissions by 36% below 2005 levels by 2030 and to stabilise greenhouse gas emissions with the aim of peaking in 2030. The city state has the ambition of pioneering a smart and sustainable city model and of moving towards a circular economy. It has set targets on increasing its overall recycling rate to 70% and to reduce 30% reduction of waste by 2030. With these objectives in mind, Singapore is counting on businesses to help build a resilient and sustainable Singapore.
The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore believes that taking part in a sustainable future while promoting sustainable business is key to its mission. With it comes the possibility to make a more efficient use of limited resources, boost profitability, create well-paid and knowledge intensive jobs, take advantage of new enabling technologies and ultimately contribute to the growth of businesses and countries in a cleaner and healthier environment.
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Companies news
Air France-KLM Ramps up its SAF Offtake Agreement with TotalEnergies, which will Supply up to 1.5 million Tons of More Sustainable Aviation Fuel Over a 10-year Period
TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM have signed an agreement for TotalEnergies to supply up to 1.5 million tons of more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)…
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Circonomy partners with NettZero Environmental Advisory Technologies
Circonomy is thrilled to announce their strategic partnership with NettZero Technologies, a leading carbon ecosystem enabler. Through their exclusive…
Event report
Past Event | Site visit - PALO IT Innovation Lab " Data Disruption : The New Era of Innovation"
Our members recently had the opportunity to visit the PALO IT Innovation Lab for their Lab Fest '24. The event was an eye-opening exploration of…
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Club Med Borneo to Open in 2025
Club Med will be opening Club Med Borneo in Sabah, in 2025. In line with its sustainability goals, the resort will be the first in Asia-Pacific to be…
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Singapore accelerates drive to import low-carbon electricity, raising target from 4GW to 6GW by 2035
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A Strategic Partnership Between Akila and UnaBiz
Akila and UnaBiz have formed a strategic partnership to propel digital transformation and sustainability initiatives across the Asia Pacific…
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TotalEnergies ENEOS Celebrates the Completion of Solar Rooftop Projects with NTN and NTPT, Leading High-Performance Composites Manufacturers in Thailand
TotalEnergies ENEOS celebrated the successful installation of two solar rooftop systems totaling 2 megawatt-peak (MWp) at NTN Corporation (NTN) and…
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Sunollo and GoodWe Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Green Building Solutions
Sunollo, a leader in defining innovative green energy solutions for buildings, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with GoodWe, a global…
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Past Event | Plastic Odyssey’s Stopover in Singapore
The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore had the honor of attending the press conference of Plastic Odyssey during its stopover in Singapore. This…
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Circonomy and Wild Asia Partner to Launch Malaysia's First Artisan Biochar Network
Wild Asia and Circonomy announce a strategic partnership, aimed at empowering palm oil smallholder farmers in Malaysia to transition towards…
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Invitation to The Launch Press Conference of Plastic Odyssey’s Stopover in Singapore
PLASTIC ODYSSEY STOPS OVER IN SINGAPORE Plastic Odyssey, the global maritime expedition dedicated to combating plastic pollution, will be stopping…
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MPA and GCNS Collaborate with Maritime Industry to Strengthen Capacity in Carbon Accounting and Management
Strengthening Sustainability in Singapore's Maritime Industry The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the UN Global Compact Network…