SBF launches registry to help firms calculate carbon emissions

Platform allows businesses to access 200 emission factors catering to S'pore context

- Sue-Ann Tan

Local companies can get more help in calculating their carbon emissions thanks to a new registry launched by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF).

Called NetZeroHub.SG, the free platform helps firms calculate emissions by using around 200 factors that cater specifically to the Singapore context.

The service was announced by Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Sustainability and the Environment Koh Poh Koon at an awards dinner held by the UN Global Compact Network Singapore on Oct 4.

The idea of having a localised registry was first mentioned in April by Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu after industry feedback noted that greenhouse gas emissions calculations may not be accurate.

Organisations typically calculate their emissions using factors that look into different aspects of their business, such as the use of fuel, water, building materials and the waste generated.