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Sustainability

First solar farm at an SAF military base completed

The solar farm in Sembawang Air Base currently generates 13.5 megawatt peak of energy. Once solar panels have been installed on roofs in the air base, it will generate 18MWp.
The solar farm in Sembawang Air Base currently generates 13.5 megawatt peak of energy. Once solar panels have been installed on roofs in the air base, it will generate 18MWp.

Trial to aggregate corporate demand for green jet fuel to be launched at Changi Aviation Summit

(EMBARGOED TILL 3PM ON JAN 29, 2026)
Mr Han Kok Juan, director-general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), sharing announcements pertaining to Changi Aviation Summit and CAAS Initiatives at Singapore Airshow 2026 during a media conference at the CAAS office in Changi Airport Terminal 2 on Jan 29, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM esaviation29
(EMBARGOED TILL 3PM ON JAN 29, 2026)
Mr Han Kok Juan, director-general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), sharing announcements pertaining to Changi Aviation Summit and CAAS Initiatives at Singapore Airshow 2026 during a media conference at the CAAS office in Changi Airport Terminal 2 on Jan 29, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM esaviation29

Over 8,000 internships, attachments to boost talent pool for S’pore’s data centre sector

The newly launched “FutureGrid Accelerator” at the Electrification and Power Grids Centre, which is owned by Energy Research Institute @ NTU.
The newly launched “FutureGrid Accelerator” at the Electrification and Power Grids Centre, which is owned by Energy Research Institute @ NTU.

New digital tech playbook and localised carbon metrics launched to help firms go greener

During the Covid-19 pandemic when international travel was not allowed, Ghim Li Group used 3D design software to replicate sample fabrics digitally and showcase them to overseas customers using a virtual showroom.
During the Covid-19 pandemic when international travel was not allowed, Ghim Li Group used 3D design software to replicate sample fabrics digitally and showcase them to overseas customers using a virtual showroom.

CES 2026: Paper batteries, blackjack-playing robot among products showcased by Singapore firms

Flint is set to commercialise its first line of paper batteries later in 2026.
Flint is set to commercialise its first line of paper batteries later in 2026.

Commentary

More firms hushing up their ESG efforts, but Uniqlo is taking the lead in walking the talk

Uniqlo's second-hand clothes section, still in its trial phase, is one of the company's new ESG initiatives to expand its upcycling business model.
Uniqlo's second-hand clothes section, still in its trial phase, is one of the company's new ESG initiatives to expand its upcycling business model.

Commentary

All I want for Christmas is the same old thing 

The environmental cost of festive decorations in Singapore extends beyond just the electricity bill, says the writer.
The environmental cost of festive decorations in Singapore extends beyond just the electricity bill, says the writer.

Explainer-Venezuela's billions in distressed debt: who is in line to collect

FILE PHOTO: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds a sword which belonged to Ezequiel Zamora, a Venezuelan soldier and leader of the Federalists in the Federal War, as he addresses his supporters during a march to commemorate the Battle of Santa Ines, on the same day Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in Norway, in Caracas, Venezuela, December 10, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds a sword which belonged to Ezequiel Zamora, a Venezuelan soldier and leader of the Federalists in the Federal War, as he addresses his supporters during a march to commemorate the Battle of Santa Ines, on the same day Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in Norway, in Caracas, Venezuela, December 10, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo/File Photo

S’pore is committed to high-value, low-carbon energy and chemicals manufacturing: DPM Gan

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at the opening ceremony of ExxonMobil’s resid upgrade facilities on Jurong Island on Dec 16.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at the opening ceremony of ExxonMobil’s resid upgrade facilities on Jurong Island on Dec 16.

EU agrees recycled plastic targets for cars

The agreement comes just days before the commission is set to review a landmark 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales.
The agreement comes just days before the commission is set to review a landmark 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.