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Dear Students,
In
today's era of rapid environmental change, understanding sustainability is
crucial, not just for businesses, but for young leaders and thinkers too.
The Singapore Green Plan 2030 has heightened the importance of sustainable
practices, especially in sectors like manufacturing. Here's a peek into the
manufacturing world: it consists of resource-intensive stages like material
extraction, water and energy consumption during production, waste
generation, and transporting of raw materials or finished products.
SUSTAINABILITY’S SIGNIFICANCE IN MANUFACTURING
Did
you know that the electricity usage of the manufacturing sector has
been on
the rise since 2012? Such trends emphasise the
burgeoning energy requirements and highlight why it is so critical to
incorporate sustainable methods to save our resources and lessen
environmental impact.
Why
should this matter to you, our next generation? The planet you are going to
inherit will be shaped by the decisions made today. It is no longer about
manufacturing companies viewing sustainability as "a good to
have", it is now "a need to have". The future of our world
depends on it.
EMPOWERING MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY IN THE SHIFT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
While
large corporations have the tools to navigate sustainability and move
towards carbon neutrality, many Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) often
find themselves grappling with limited resources and knowledge. This calls
for a need: Singapore must develop a strong expertise in sustainability. We
need Sustainability Managers, Consultants, and Engineers ready to step up.
Picture this: Singapore as the epicentre of Excellence in Sustainability in
Southeast Asia. A place where our talent, including NTU graduates, becomes
global sustainability leaders.
The
Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) is aiding SMEs in their green
transition. Drawing inspiration from their efforts, you too can begin
taking steps towards becoming leaders in sustainability.
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