Energy Conservation Act, 2012.

Singapore has made a noteworthy step in the area of mandatory corporate energy and greenhouse gas emissions measurement, and simplification of energy regulation. Large industries are to report on energy usage and provide the government with an energy management plan.

Issuer name

Ministry of Environment and Water

Government ministry

Finance/Treasury

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Two new laws, one on energy and the other on waste, will come into effect in 2013 and 2014. These laws, coupled with the Singapore Exchange’s voluntary guidelines on sustainability reporting and corporate governance disclosure, imply that the country is improving the strength of sustainability-related regulation.

Organizations covered by the instrument

Large private and listed companies

Industry scope

All/none specified

Disclosure venue

data disclosure

ESG coverage - E (Environment)

Energy

Status

Current

Country

Singapore

Region

Asia Pacific

Date of publication

2012

Issuer type

Governments (governmental department, agency)

Reporting requirements

Public law and regulation

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

The geographical scope

National/federal

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