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

Michelle Quah

Published Mon, Nov 28, 2022 · 05:50 AM

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 …