Sustainability

Sustainability Transformation

Practical programmes and expert guidance to help your business meet ESG requirements, reduce costs, and build long-term resilience.

Sustainability is becoming the language of trade.

Your customers are asking for emissions data, efficiency targets and credible plans. Your financiers are next. Lower energy and waste costs. SMF gives Singapore manufacturers and businesses the tools, know-how and grants to meet them, without needing to build a sustainability department from scratch

Our goal and impact

Resources

Access to sustainability knowledge, tools and grants

Reporting

Easier compliance with sustainability frameworks and benchmarks

Recognition

Networking and promotional opportunities as certified sustainable businesses

3 Key Pillars 

Get it measured and reported

Sustainability Reporting

Delivering reporting solutions tailored to
business needs, from foundational impact reports to advanced disclosure requirements

Carbon Tracking

Establishing baseline carbon reporting,
monitoring emissions performance and
identifying opportunities for decarbonisation

Consultancy & Implementation

Implementing sustainability solutions
and leveraging grant support to improve
project outcomes and accelerate adoption

Certification & Audit

Supporting businesses in obtaining recognised certifications and enhancing their market reputation

Build the capability

Eco-Excellence Institute

Building organisational sustainability capabilities through customised training, strategic frameworks and implementation support

Outreach & Branding

Strengthening market visibility and enhancing brand differentiation through sustainability positioning and strategic communications

Business Matching

Connecting businesses with strategic partners, growth opportunities and ecosystem networks to accelerate market access and collaboration

Internationalisation

Expanding sustainability strategies beyond Singapore through regional partnerships and cross-border collaboration with Asia Pacific Green Alliance

Shape the standards

Government & Industry Sustainability Collaboration

Convening government agencies, industry players and solution providers to foster innovation and shape sustainability policy development

Sustainability Standards & Accreditation

Advancing the development and adoption of national and international sustainability standards and accreditation frameworks

Reports, Playbooks & Surveys

Producing industry insights, practical playbooks and research publications to guide businesses in navigating emerging sustainability trends and challenges

Sustainability Services and Playbooks

Chief Sustainability Officer-as-a-Service (CSOaaS)

SMF’s CSOaaS programme gives SMEs access to expert sustainability guidance without a full-time hire, covering GHG reduction, regulatory compliance, cost-effective strategy and sustainability reporting.

Sustainability Playbooks & Guidelines

Practical playbooks and guidelines developed in collaboration with industry partners, helping businesses adopt actionable sustainability practices in areas such as decarbonisation and sustainable packaging.

APGA G.E.M/ G.E.B Certification

The Asia Pacific Green Alliance (APGA) is a regional platform that brings together industry, government, academia, and ecosystem partners to accelerate sustainable growth and green transition efforts across the Asia-Pacific region.



APGA supports collaboration in areas including decarbonisation, sustainable manufacturing, clean energy, circular economy practices, innovation, and capability development. Through industry partnerships, knowledge exchange, strategic programmes, and cross-border engagement, APGA aims to help organisations move from sustainability ambition to practical action.



By fostering stronger regional cooperation and industry participation, APGA seeks to contribute to a more resilient, low-carbon, and future-ready economy for the Asia-Pacific community.

Ready to Start Your Sustainability Journey?

Join SMF to access expert guidance, certifications and practical tools that help your business build a sustainable future.