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Asia’s green oasis – and fertile ground for sustainable businesses to flourish

Singapore’s green efforts include partnering with businesses to seize new opportunities emerging from the global transition to a low-carbon economy

    • The Marina Bay skyline, from the rooftop deck (with solar panels) of Supertree Observatory, Gardens by the Bay. Singapore is a solar hub for Asia.
    • The Marina Bay skyline, from the rooftop deck (with solar panels) of Supertree Observatory, Gardens by the Bay. Singapore is a solar hub for Asia. PHOTO: BT FILE

    Damian Chan

    Published Sat, Aug 26, 2023 · 05:00 AM

    THE year is 2050. Asia – which now runs on mainly renewable energy sources, captures carbon emissions, and continues to price and tax companies that emit greenhouse gases – has successfully transitioned to net zero.

    Singapore has played a strong role in supporting and partnering Asia through its decarbonisation journey.

    The jury is still out on whether this scenario could become reality. But it is a goal that Singapore continues to pursue.

    DecarbonisationGreen goalsNet zero

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