Manila: Singapore’s public sector emitted 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent for the fiscal year (FY) 2023, marking a 0.2-percent decrease from FY2022, according to an official report issued Monday. The “Greengovsg Report” released by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment detailed the public sector’s environmental sustainability performance from April 1, 2023, to March 31 this year.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the report highlighted that the public sector’s total electricity use in FY2023 was 5,449 GWh, which represents a 1.5 percent increase from FY2022. Meanwhile, water consumption saw a slight decrease of 0.4 percent, totaling 33.4 billion liters.
The report also noted that Singapore’s public sector produced 218.7 million kg of waste in FY2023, which is a 1.3-percent rise from the previous fiscal year. This increase is attributed to more activities and higher footfall at public sector facilities following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
A significant goal set by the
public sector is achieving net-zero carbon emissions by around 2045, five years ahead of Singapore’s national target of 2050.
