Environmental issues have heightened in recent years as the impact of climate change becomes more evident. We believe that everyone, from governments and companies to the person on the street, has a responsibility to tackle climate change through mitigation and adaptation efforts. At Singtel, we aim to do our part by leaving the smallest environmental footprint, even as our business continues to expand.

SETTING THE CLIMATE AGENDA FROM THE TOP

Singtel is taking a regional leadership role to steer the industry towards tackling climate change. We have set science-based carbon targets to serve as a guide for all of our business activities. For instance, we are searching for renewable energy sources to help us achieve and exceed our carbon reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. Last year, we also pledged to support 2018 as the Year of Climate Action for Singapore. In Australia, we continue to play an active role in the Australian Business Roundtable for Disaster Resilience and Safer Communities, collaborating with diverse stakeholders in Australia to help shape government policy and planning for climate-related disasters.

MINIMISING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF OUR PRODUCTS

As a leading communications technology company, we are committed to minimising e-waste, such as metals, plastics and batteries from mobile phones, that have the potential to be pollutive. Our ongoing efforts such as ReCYCLE in Singapore and Mobile Muster in Australia have been well-received by customers and staff and collection rates continue to grow yearly.