Atlas Copco Singapore collaborates with NEFIN and other providers to launch the comprehensive ESG programme "Go Green" to develop one of the most sustainable offices in Singapore

04 December 2023, Singapore: Atlas Copco Singapore today announced the launch of its Go Green Singapore campaign, a commitment towards driving sustainability within its Singapore Customer Center located at Tuas Avenue. The campaign involves collaborations with established sustainable technology providers where they focus on minimizing the environmental impact of their operations.

The first of many green initiatives announced today are the installation of a rooftop solar system through the collaboration with NEFIN, transitioning their company’s vehicle fleet to electric vans and a rainwater harvesting project.

The Go Green campaign aligns with the company’s goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 46%, and 28% from Scope 3 during the period of 2019 to 2030. This would also mark Atlas Copco (Singapore) joining the group’s international headquarters in their efforts towards contributing to the group’s plan in attaining their sustainable goal.

Atlas Copco's Singapore Customer Center is powered by nearly 70% green energy with the 12-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with NEFIN. The solar system capacity of 169kWp, with over 300 solar panels, is successfully installed by NEFIN and their EPC partners GAE and Saxon Renewables. It can potentially generate 2,289MWh of clean energy over the contract period and is expected that 3,783 tonnes of carbon emissions would be offset, an equivalent of 18,914 trees planted, with this collaboration that would further cement Atlas Copco's commitment towards reducing its carbon footprint.

Singapore presents a unique challenge whereby water supply to the city-state is limited. With the local national water agency expecting the total water demand to be doubled by 2065, reduction of water consumption amongst industrial players should be prioritised. As such, the rainwater harvesting project, partnering with Hydro Dynamic Engineering, aims to efficiently collect, store, filter and distribute rainwater to reduce their reliance on traditional water sources. 

Following their goal of turning 90% of the company’s vehicle fleet into electric vans (EV) by the third quarter of 2024, nine EVs have been signed by the global group this year and they are expecting to raise the number of EVs to twelve or more by next year. Additionally, to encourage and better support employees to switch to EVs, two AC chargers were installed by one of the leading EV charging operators in Singapore, eChargz, within Atlas Copco’s premises. They are also provided with cards from Shell Singapore to make use of the charging stations at selected locations. 

“With the industrial and buildings sector collectively contributing 45% of primary carbon emissions in Singapore, we are committed to improving our practices within our internal operations to join Singapore on their efforts in their long-term goal of net zero carbon emissions. Especially with us supporting customers in more than 180 countries, ensuring that our operational practices, whether small or large, promote sustainability is of the utmost importance.” concludes Horst.