Singapore’s Eco Events certification: how it works to minimise carbon footprints

THIS year’s Singapore Grand Prix was the first time the Formula One race here obtained an Eco Events certification, which was secured after organisers met a minimum level of predetermined criteria, when it came to lowering the environmental impact of the event.

The certification is a relatively new one, launched by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) last year. It is part of the SEC’s GreenDNA certification system, which aims to encourage  organisations and individuals to adopt a low-carbon lifestyle and a “green” mindset, and practise responsible consumption and production.

The GreenDNA certification requires a reduction in carbon emissions, which is calculated by taking close reference to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, the world’s most widely used GHG accounting standards, and ISO 14064, an international standard for quantifying and reporting GHG emissions.