SINGAPORE
Discover case studies of how Singaporean businesses are making a sustainability impact.
The Singapore Impact Case Framework
The following framework was adopted for the sustainability case studies found in this section. This is to ensure credibility, quality, and relevance in the development of these sustainability impact case studies. Organised around seven (7) key domains, this framework provides a holistic view of how organisations create and deliver sustainability impact — from understanding the purpose behind an initiative to evaluating outcomes and how results are communicated.
Purpose
Process Development
Performance Enablers
Data Source
and Credibility
Impact Representation
Sustainability Alignment
Transparency
Each case study has been developed with the following sequence of content:
1.0
Intro & Company Profile
2.0
Sustainability Challenge / Opportunity
3.0
Actions Implemented
4.0
Challenges Overcomed
5.0
Outcome & Results
6.0
Key Lessons Learned
7.0
How UN Global Compact Helped
Championing Holistic Hospitality at Siloso Beach Resort
The hospitality industry is among the most resource-intensive and environmentally harmful sectors. It faces challenges related to waste, carbon emissions, biodiversity, and social responsibility.
In a sector that has been slow to adopt sustainable practices, Siloso Beach Resort (SBR) stands out in the SME hospitality sector as a pioneering ecological resort.
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Writing Our Future: How OVOL Singapore Establishes Sustainability in the Paper Industry
Can paper companies be sustainable? Our SME GCNS Member, OVOL Singapore - a print solution provider - shows how strong sustainability actions and even stronger resolve can make profitable ESG business models possible.
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Colouring Sustainability through a New Era of Dyeing Practices
The textile dyeing process has long contributed to significant pollution of land, air and water, releasing harmful pollutants that threaten ecosystems and human health. With the fashion industry ranking as the second-largest polluter after oil, the need for change has never been more urgent. Matex International Limited is committed to transforming this narrative.
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Building Smart Cities & Sustainable Futures With iWOW
Can SMEs afford to be sustainable? Read iWOW’s story to learn how GCNS has aided the company’s sustainability efforts with our range of courses and training to help them overcome challenges and uncover new business cases in their journey towards sustainability.
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Building a Sustainable Business, One Gift at a Time
Can profit and purpose coexist? DTC World Corporation Pte Ltd says yes. This Singapore-based SME has woven sustainability into its DNA, unlocking new markets, boosting revenue, and attracting eco-conscious clients. Discover their journey, their challenges, and the strategies that propelled them forward.
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A Breath of Fresh Fish: How SEATOBAG® Made Fish Farms Profitable and Sustainable
Are sustainable fish farms possible? Read the story of SEATOBAG® to learn how GCNS’ variety of tools and resources supported their efforts in measuring and tracking their resource consumption and emissions to help them transform fish farms from polluting hazards to ecosystem pillars.
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About UN Global Compact Network Singapore
UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS) is the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact. As the leading voice on corporate sustainability, UNGCNS drives multi-stakeholder action to forge a more sustainable future, founded on the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals.