SETTING THE STANDARD FOR GREEN MICE EVENTS
Known worldwide as a “ Garden City ”, Singapore has always put sustainability at the heart of its development plans . Launched in early 2021 , the Singapore Green Plan 2030 sets a vision across various aspects of sustainability : from urban development and renewables adoption to resource conservation and food security . All sectors have taken steps to support these national efforts , and the MICE industry is no exception .
Photo credit : Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford
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FACILITATING MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE ON SUSTAINABILITY
Events play an integral role in raising awareness and uncovering solutions to the world ’ s collective climate challenges , and Singapore takes pride in hosting platforms that inspire such necessary dialogue and action .
For example , Temasek ’ s Ecosperity Week gathers leaders from across sectors and geographies to share insights and best practices on sustainable development . Conversations are also being held at the industry level , including at the annual Asia Sustainability Reporting Summit and even at the Singapore FinTech Festival where green financing has become a central area for discussion .
A PLACE FOR GREEN EVENTS
Besides hosting various sustainability-related events , Singapore also has infrastructure for events to take place with minimal environmental impact . The country ’ s MICE venues have stepped up to the challenge of reducing their carbon footprints and waste .
The Sands Expo and Convention Centre is Singapore ’ s first carbonneutral MICE venue and is supporting the nation ’ s green energy targets through investments in Renewable Energy Certificates . Resorts World Sentosa is home to one of the country ’ s largest solar panel installations which can produce enough electricity to power 108 four-room flats every year . Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford have an urban aquaponics farm that champions sustainable agriculture practices in the industry .
Singapore is set to become a “ City of Green Possibilities ” – with the MICE industry is doing its part .
Despite its constraints in size and natural resources , Singapore is paving the way for a sustainable future for all . It will continue to blaze trails for a greener tomorrow , and the business events industry is taking up this mantle .
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