At this year’s SGBC-BCA Leadership in Sustainability Awards, PSA Singapore received the Business Leadership in Sustainability Award in the Transformation category for their green efforts.

Jointly organised by Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) and Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA), the Awards recognise professionals, organisations and building projects for their consistent contributions and significant achievements in developing green and sustainable environments. The Business Leadership in Sustainability Award, in particular, is presented to organisations who have integrated sustainability into their business operations and are industry leaders in sustainability.

The team was recognised for their commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 50 per cent (from 2019 levels) by 2030, as well as the goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This was made possible by undertaking strategic decarbonisation projects and business transformations to embed sustainability as a core driver for the organisation.

To realise this goal, PSA Singapore’s transformation strategy has harnessed various green technologies, including

• Electrification of diesel-powered container handling equipment
• Development of Smart Grid Management System and battery energy storage system to optimise energy consumption
• Exploring low carbon fuel horizontal transport using liquified natural gas and hydrogen fuel cells
• Green construction materials, such as Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag to reduce cement usage

Beyond transforming itself, PSA Singapore also drives sustainability in its ecosystem by influencing adjacent industries to decarbonise as well. An example would be the hydrogen truck Proof of Concept project, which aims to encourage adoption of hydrogen trucks in Singapore, demonstrating PSA Singapore’s sustainability leadership within the industry.

Regional CEO Southeast Asia Ong Kim Pong said, “PSA Singapore is honoured to be recognised for our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, which is a strong testament to the dedication of our employees, partners and stakeholders in striving for sustainable change. PSA has embedded sustainability across every corner of our business, and we will collaborate with our customers and partners in developing solutions to achieve our net zero carbon strategies. PSA will continue to be a driving force in reimagining a resilient and sustainable global supply chain ecosystem.”