Logistics and distribution are THE QUICK WIN to reduce GHG emissions. Optimising mode and route, switching to low carbon intensive transport will directly contribute to greener logistics.
This section also covers warehousing, retail, last mile delivery and reverse logistics.
Whether you own/rent your own warehouse or pay for warehousing services, a best-in-class green warehouse would consider the following green initiatives at the operations level:
200 tons CO2e
is emitted by a fuel-based forklift over 10 years.
Greenpac offers environmentally friendly packaging solutions in Asia, especially pallets with its RSCP Pallet. They are made to use few material to light weight and decrease freight costs, to be reused or easily recycled.
Hock Ann Seng Industries Pte Ltd is a company based in Singapore which organises the cleaning for reselling & reuse of industrial containers such as metal drums, plastic drums, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC).
There is one area of immediate opportunity that organisations can leverage for CO2 reduction: operational efficiency in transport. Operational efficiency is usually aligned to cost reduction. Adding CO2 impact to the decision-making process can lead to real reduction opportunities.
Three of the main areas of focus around efficiency are Mode, Fill, and Fuel:
8 Giga tons of CO2
are emitted each year by the transport sector globally.
(statista)
46%
of the transport sector emissions are related to the sole transportation of goods (road, sea, air and rail).
(statista)
The very basic formula for calculating CO2 related to transportation is a (weight * distance * CO2 emissions factor) calculation. This is important to remember as any of these three parameters can be drivers on the CO2 reduction journey.
Here is a carbon calculator for logistics.
Cargo2ZERO, our latest sustainability solution available via APIs integrates and accelerates climate action into the airfreight procurement process. By integrating CO2 emissions data in your decision-making process, we help you select the most CO2 efficient airfreight options and reduce emissions via direct purchases of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) during the booking flow.
The main entry points for renewables in the transport sector are:
95%
of energy in transport is from fossil fuels in 2018.
(SLOCAT)
Cargo2ZERO, our latest sustainability solution available via APIs integrates and accelerates climate action into the airfreight procurement process. By integrating CO2 emissions data in your decision-making process, we help you select the most CO2 efficient airfreight options and reduce emissions via direct purchases of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) during the booking flow.
Whether you own/rent your own warehouse or pay for warehousing services, a best-in-class green warehouse would consider the following green initiatives at the building level:
14
warehouses in Singapore currently hold a Green Mark certification.
(SLEB)
The Green Mark certification scheme was launched in January 2005. It is a green building rating system designed to evaluate a building’s environmental impact and performance. It provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the overall environmental performance of new and existing buildings to promote sustainable design,and best practices inconstruction and operations in buildings.
Most existing air-conditioning systems use refrigerants from the HFC gas family (hydrofluorocarbons) which are extremely harmful to the environment. The detection of gas leakage and the recovery of refrigerants at end of life is crucial to avoid GHG emissions to the atmosphere.
For new built, it is encourage to opt for low Global Warming Potential refrigerant gases such as R32 or R290.
Singapore has a roadmap to reduce emissions from refrigeration & air-conditioning
We are beez-fm, a Singaporean head quartered Facility Management company specialized in the delivery of BMS as a Service (BaaS). Thanks to our state-of-the-art technology, smart devices, IoT, Cloud and Artificial Intelligence, we deliver highly efficient and innovative BMS solutions, without initial investments from the customer.
Our model is based only on OPEX fees, which are a portion of the energy savings realized on the customer’s building, a rent-to-own solution allowing customers to save energy and money from day one without any investment nor risk. An evolved and matured version of the old ESCo (Energy Saving Contracting) concept.
Bizsu helps companies grow while reducing their environmental footprint by offering innovative, exclusive and regional solutions to reduce air-conditioning energy consumption (25% reduction on average)
With more than 15 years expertise, EcoXplore provides integrated automation, smart meters and IoT products in Singapore.
Their solutions range from Datacentres Infrastructure Management (DCIM) and Energy Management System (EMS) to Building Management System (BMS) and Lighting Control Management System.
Company providing End-to-End sustainability and Energy Efficiency intelligence services. It contains three main components:
At Saxon Renewables, headquartered in Singapore, we focus on providing sustainable solutions to organizations looking to reduce their carbon footprint and greenhouse gases emissions.
We offer services in the form of sustainability consulting and reporting, solar power purchase agreements (PPA) as well as environmental attribute solution such as carbon credits and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
Optimizing packaging for sustainability involves a combination of strategic planning, material selection, design considerations, and operational practices. Here some steps that you can take:
38%
only of cardboard and paper waste were recycled in Singapore in 2020.
(NEA)
900 million
Kilograms of plastic waste are discarded every year in Singapore.
(WWF)
Chemistry is an independent, B-Corp Certified strategic design consultancy based in Singapore and Amsterdam. Established in 2000 with the belief that great ideas come from the synergy of people, we bring together a diverse and multi-talented team of innovators and designers.
We are conscious of the impact we create, for communities, organisations, and the planet. Our expertise has been helping companies from a broad range of industries find breakthroughs to complex systemic challenges.
Design can be a powerful tool for change. With people and the planet at the centre of our work, circularity has become a tenet of who we are. We're committed to playing an active role in creating a meaningful impact with design.
Greenpac offers environmentally friendly packaging solutions in Asia, especially pallets with its RSCP Pallet. They are made to use few material to light weight and decrease freight costs, to be reused or easily recycled.
LHT Holdings Limited is a manufacturer of wooden pallets, boxes and crates in Singapore. In addition to the manufacturing business, they also organise the recycling of wood products to be repaired, reused, or recycled into new wood products.
Plaspulp Union Company is a Global Waste Management Company that offers comprehensive recycling services, including logistics and dismantling, recovery of material for recycling and non-recyclable material disposal. Plaspulp Union looks into partnerships with companies, to work out a resource recovery business model.
We help Brands quit plastic: TRULY sustainable packaging sourcing and consultancy.
Singapore is a unique market where many consumers have their food or products delivered to their homes. E-commerce has grown significantly in the last few years, providing a convenient way for many Singaporeans to shop.
Opting for a Sustainable Last Mile Delivery (or GLAD - green last mile delivery) is mainly about taking action:
One area to watch in the coming years is drone delivery, which will dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of delivery.
60,000
EV charging point will be available in Singapore before 2030.
(LTA)
- Singapore EV roadmap
- Example of adoption of EV for last mile delivery: Foodpanda teams with Gogoro and Cycle & Carriage Singapore for green last mile delivery pilot
Retail is the interface with the end customers. Going green in this space helps to raise awareness among a wide audience.
Green retailing is the practice of running your business with eco-friendly processes. Below are some sustainable practices in retail that can be implemented:
88%
of consumers express that they will stay loyal to a company placing importance on sustainability.
(Forbes)
Chemistry is an independent, B-Corp Certified strategic design consultancy based in Singapore and Amsterdam. Established in 2000 with the belief that great ideas come from the synergy of people, we bring together a diverse and multi-talented team of innovators and designers.
We are conscious of the impact we create, for communities, organisations, and the planet. Our expertise has been helping companies from a broad range of industries find breakthroughs to complex systemic challenges.
Design can be a powerful tool for change. With people and the planet at the centre of our work, circularity has become a tenet of who we are. We're committed to playing an active role in creating a meaningful impact with design.
Custos provides data intelligence on carbon handprint and carbon emissions reduction to help improve corporate sustainability initiatives, starting with employee-related activities.
Yindii is a mobile app connecting quality restaurants, bakeries, hotels & grocery stores with surplus food to consumers. Merchants sells “surprise bags” at affordable prices that customers can pickup at the end of the day. It’s a WIN-WIN-WIN for the merchant, the consumer and the planet.
Reverse logistics refers to the supply chain process of returning products from end users back through the supply chain to either the retailer or manufacturer.
Challenge: In reverse logistics, a company must expect its products to be returned from multiple origin sources, the volumes will be far less than those going down through forward logistics and handling costs will be much higher than the generic logistics because the assortment of returned goods is irregular, unlike manufactured goods.
Opportunity: customers benefit from a positive experience, it reduces customer waste and represents a "free" input back into the company's production process. The circular economy is the way forward, so the sooner a company embraces the change and rewires the supply chain, the higher the ROI will be.
You could:
x3
the reverse logistics market is expected to triple by 2030.
(Precedence Research)
- DELOITTE - Sustainable manufacturing From vision to action. Read, Page 18, example 3 on reverse logistics.
Chemistry is an independent, B-Corp Certified strategic design consultancy based in Singapore and Amsterdam. Established in 2000 with the belief that great ideas come from the synergy of people, we bring together a diverse and multi-talented team of innovators and designers.
We are conscious of the impact we create, for communities, organisations, and the planet. Our expertise has been helping companies from a broad range of industries find breakthroughs to complex systemic challenges.
Design can be a powerful tool for change. With people and the planet at the centre of our work, circularity has become a tenet of who we are. We're committed to playing an active role in creating a meaningful impact with design.
The « green journey » may feel overwhelming sometimes, but you are not alone.
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I am a leader in Procurement with over 15 years of experience spanning diverse industries such as Energy, Rail and Maritime across regions including Europe, Australia and Singapore. I believe Procurement has the huge responsibility to influence the supply chain to make a difference for our planet and communities. This belief fuels my passion and elevate my ambitions. There are countless opportunities to embed sustainable practices in Procurement, which fascinates me!
In 2023, I co-founded Greenfinity, a Singapore-based supply chain sustainability venture focusing on sustainable and low-carbon transformation for supply chains. The objective is to help people and companies strategize their sustainability action plans to make a difference for the planet, the people, and the business.
I have a background in industrial engineering and supply chain management and 20 years of multi-national company experience in Europe and Asia, driving best-in-class logistics, manufacturing, customer services, and planning processes (S&OP/IBP). With climate change becoming an additional consideration to supply chain management over the past decade, I decided to help supply chain professionals juggle between achieving the best service, optimal cost, cash efficiency, and now decarbonization.
I am Naomi, currently co-founder & director of givvable. I started my career as an Australian diplomat with postings in East Timor, Thailand and Switzerland then moved into private banking where my interest in ESG and sustainability was seeded.
Today my company helps businesses screen and track the sustainability profile of their suppliers to help them achieve their goals and targets.
Entrepreneurial by nature, Claire started ShiokFarm in 2015 when realising the high prices for organic fruit and vegetables in Singapore. Based on the French AMAP model, in which Farmers and a community create a partnership in order to reduce food waste and cost, ShiokFarm aims to provide families and offices in Singapore with affordable organic fruit and vegetables while reducing food waste.
Starting with a small Facebook group, Claire has succeeded in making ShiokFarm an outstanding organic business. ShiokFarm received its BCorp certification in 2023.
I have over 15 years experience in Responsible Value Chain. I started as a Sustainable material experts to slowly cover the entire Value chain and life cycle of products.
I have more than 20 years experience leading change and transformation in Europe, Africa and Asia. I have had the privilege of managing and contributing to diverse industries, organisation (Humanitarian and corporate) to secure engagement and impact. In my last role I worked in a large MNC supply chain environment engaging external partners to increase our impact in sustainability.