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Overview

On 4 November 2022, Singapore submitted its second update to the 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and an Addendum to Singapore’s Long-Term Low-Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). As part of the revised 2030 NDC, Singapore pledged to reduce emissions to around 60 MtCO2e in 2030 after peaking emissions earlier. The Addendum to the LEDS captures Singapore’s raised national climate target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The targets are contingent on the maturity of decarbonisation technologies and effective international cooperation. Singapore’s ability to fulfil these pledges, like all Parties, will depend on the continued international commitment by Parties to the Paris Agreement and their climate pledges.

The Singapore government adopts a multi-pronged approach (legislation, incentives/grants, international collaboration) in the mitigation and adaptation efforts taken.

In Feb 2021, Singapore government has put together a ten-year plan called the Singapore Green Plan 2030. The Green Plan is a whole-of-nation sustainable development agenda, with firm action plans, touching on almost every dimension of our lives.

Development status

2024
Biennial Transparency Report (BTR). BTR1.
2022
Singapore commits to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and to a revised 2030 NDC
2022
Submission of enhanced 2030 NDC
(Note: Singapore submitted its second update to the 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and an Addendum to Singapore’s Long-Term Low-Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on 4 Nov 2022.)
2022
Submission of Second Update to 2030 NDC and Addendum to Long-Term Low-Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS) document to UNFCCC
2019
Carbon Pricing Act
2013
Energy Conservation Act

Law, decree, ordinance, etc

Carbon Pricing Act, 2019

The Carbon Pricing Act (CPA) and its accompanying Regulations came into force on 1 Jan 2019. The Act gives effect to the carbon tax and also incorporates the greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement and reporting (M&R) requirements for industrial facilities* which were previously under the Energy Conservation Act.

*Industrial facilities refers to the following sectors: -
- Manufacturing and manufacturing-related services
- Supply of electricity, gas, steam, compressed air and chilled water for air-conditioning
- Water supply, and sewage and waste management

Energy Conservation Act, 2013

The Energy Conservation Act (ECA) came into force on 22 Apr 2013 to mandate energy efficiency requirements and energy management practices to promote energy conservation, improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact for industrial facilities*.

Voluntary actions by non-state actors

Concentrate Manufacturing (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Reduced energy intensity from 0.35kWh/kg in 2018 to 0.196kWh/kg in Jun 21, effectively reducing their energy intensity by 44% since 2018

Containers Printers Pte Ltd

Set a goal to reduce energy consumption by 5% and carbon emissions by 10% by the year 2023

Sunseap Solutions Pte Ltd

CCD (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Publications

Biennial Transparency Report (BTR). BTR1., 2024

Biennial Transparency Report (BTR). BTR1., 2024

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Singapore Revised 2030 NDC and Addendum to the Long-Term Low-Emissions Strategy, 2022

Singapore's Fifth National Communication and Fifth Biennial Update Report, 2022

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Singapore Revised 2030 NDC and Addendum to the Long-Term Low-Emissions Strategy, 2022

Singapore's Enhanced 2030 NDC, 2022

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Singapore Revised 2030 NDC and Addendum to the Long-Term Low-Emissions Strategy, 2022

Singapore Revised 2030 NDC and Addendum to the Long-Term Low-Emissions Strategy, 2022

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Singapore's Second Update of its First Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and Accompanying Information, 2022

Singapore's Second Update of its First Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and Accompanying Information, 2022

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Singapore Green Plan 2030, 2021

Singapore Green Plan 2030, 2021

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Singapore's National Communications and Biennial Update Reports, 2000 - 2022

Singapore's National Communications and Biennial Update Reports, 2000 - 2022

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Carbon Pricing Act, 2019

Carbon Pricing Act, 2019

a) Measurement and Reporting Requirements for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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b) Verification and Accrediation Requirements

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Office in charge

Carbon Mitigation
Carbon Mitigation Division in National Environment Agency

Related Links

(As of 31 Jan. 2025)