| Emissions monitoring and reporting continue to generate high interest from a range of stakeholders in Singapore. We monitor developments and expectations relating to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and aim to improve our systems and meet the best reporting standards. Our ICT technologies enable companies to operate globally with higher productivity and efficiency (e.g. through the use of cloud services and reducing the need to travel with videoconferencing). We are committed to minimising our carbon footprint and that of our customers as our business grows. |
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| Our priority is to manage our Scope 2 carbon emissions from electricity use across our networks, data centres and building operations which account for more than 90% of our carbon footprint. We are doing this by investing in more energy efficient projects and exploring opportunities to reduce electricity use or use renewable energy. |
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| In FY2014, Singtel was included in the CDP Asia (ex-Japan) 2013 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index and recognised for best disclosure score in the category of Best New Responding Companies. This is attributed to the level of detail and comprehensiveness of our disclosure which includes an extensive Scope 3 emissions reporting. |
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| Our new initiatives in FY2014 included: |
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Expanding the measurement of our carbon emissions to include the Singtel Exclusive Retailers (franchisees); and |
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Reducing number of delivery trips to our Singtel Shops and retailers from twice to just once a day, saving over 21,000 km in distance travelled. |
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| Our Scope 1 GHG emissions comprise refrigerant gases used in air-conditioning systems and direct fuel use. Scope 1 emissions in FY2014 were 7,269 tCO2e, an increase of 5.4% due to the topping up of existing R22 refrigerants. We are in the process of phasing out chillers that use this ozone depleting refrigerant. |
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| Scope 2 emissions comprising directly purchased electricity are the largest contributor to our overall GHG emissions. Our net overall emissions from indirect energy decreased 2.9% from FY2013 to 172,196 tCO2e due to a lower simple operating margin grid emission factor from the National Environment Agency. |
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| In FY2014, we engaged and worked with our Singtel Exclusive Retailers (franchisees) to include their electricity consumption in our Scope 3 GHG emissions in an effort to expand our measurement and reporting. Scope 3 emissions stood at 6,838 tCO2e in FY2014, almost 40% higher than the previous year. This is also attributed to more air travel as a result of increased overseas business activities. |
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