With over 1,400 events and approximately 4 million visitors hosted at our venue annually, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre is committed to promoting good business practices that create a safe and sustainable environment for our staff, clients and visitors.
Our Environment & Social Sustainability Policy includes practices guided by our values and principles that are benchmarked against EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking and certification group. Leading by example, Suntec Singapore aims to inspire a positive change in the MICE industry and make lasting contributions to our community.
OUR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS GUIDE
Compliance – To comply with, and exceed where practicable, all applicable relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice
Business Conduct – To integrate environmental and social sustainability considerations into all our business activities within our supply chain
Employee Communication – To ensure our staff are aware of our sustainability policy and are committed to its implementation and improvement
Stakeholder Communication – To promote awareness of our sustainability policy among clients and suppliers, and encourage them to adopt sound sustainability management policies
Annual Benchmarking and Improvement – To review our sustainability performance annually and benchmark for continuous improvement
OUR PRACTICES
- Support, comply and exceed the requirements of the guidelines set by EarthCheck
- Practise and promote the 3Rs approach (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) throughout our operations
- Minimise energy and water consumption within our building and promote conservation of natural resources
- Reduce usage and production of printed collaterals within our building
- Create a working environment that encourages and facilitates green practices
- Integrate potential environment impacts and social sustainability considerations in decision-making and business activities
- Choose biodegradable products from sustainable sources where possible
- Source local products and services that espouse sustainable practices where possible
- Commit to principles of fair trade and ensure purchasing policy is in place for services, goods, local food and other consumables
- Promote environmental awareness among employees
- Educate employees to consider potential environmental impacts arising from their work
- Employ and empower local employees where possible
- Communicate our commitment to sustainability and encourage clients, partners, suppliers, contractors and the public to support this endeavour
- Review and continuously improve our sustainability policy annually by conducting evaluations using EarthCheck Assessment exercises