Standard Owner Benchmark - SINGAPORE ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL (SEC)

By CommonShare

The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) is a non-profit organization based in Singapore. It was founded in 1995 with the mission to promote environmental sustainability and advocate for a clean and green environment in Singapore. SEC plays a crucial role in raising awareness, driving environmental initiatives, and encouraging sustainable practices among individuals, businesses, and the community.

SEC focuses on various environmental issues, including waste management, energy efficiency, water conservation, biodiversity, and climate change. The organization collaborates with government agencies, industry partners, educational institutions, and non-governmental organizations to develop and implement programs and initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable Singapore.

One of SEC's notable initiatives is the Singapore Green Labeling Scheme (SGLS), which is a certification program for environmentally-friendly products and services. The SGLS helps consumers make informed choices by identifying products that meet specific environmental standards. The certification covers a wide range of product categories, including household products, electronics, building materials, and more.

SEC also organizes events, campaigns, and educational programs to promote environmental awareness and engage the public in sustainable practices. These initiatives include the Clean and Green Singapore campaign, the Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards, and educational outreach programs in schools.

As a non-profit organization, SEC relies on funding from various sources, including corporate sponsorships, grants, and donations. The organization is governed by a board of directors and operates with a team of dedicated staff members and volunteers.

SEC's work contributes to Singapore's sustainability goals and efforts to become a greener and more environmentally conscious nation. Through its advocacy, certification programs, and educational initiatives, SEC continues to play a vital role in promoting environmental responsibility and shaping a more sustainable future for Singapore.

Overall Rating

1.2

Under-Performing

Governance

The certification uses a multi-stakeholder, independent governance model to support the development of the standards related to the certification.

Supply Side Digitization

Details on the certificate are easily available via technology for inclusion in third party digital applications.

Buy Side Availability

Buy side availability details out how easy it is for consumers to find products and companies exhibiting the standards offered by the certification.

Relevance

This considers the scale of the certification, and the number of products and companies that currently contribute to the certificate. National and local certification are normalized with countries.

Digital Accessibility

How easy is it for innovative new companies, startups, and local retailers to have the same access and affordable pricing models to use standard information in digital applications.

SINGAPORE ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL (SEC)

Singapore

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How our Standard Owner Benchmark® Works?

By CommonShare

This is a benchmark to help companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan. Further, the benchmark allows standard setting schemes, i.e. "Standard Owners", to benchmark their performance versus industry peers.