Eco-Office Certification for Stakeholders

Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) provides bulk rates for stakeholders who wish to obtain Eco-Office Certification for their office premises, in collaboration with Singapore Environment Council (SEC).

• ORBA Members enjoy a tiered discount on Eco-Office Certification, ranging from 10% to 30% off prevailing rates, depending on the number of premises certified.

• Over 200 offices have achieved Eco-Office Certification from Singapore Environment Council, guided by self-assessment and an external audit.

• Please email sustainability@orchardroad.org for more information.

• Eco-certifications enhance efficiency, sustainability, carbon disclosure, and enables companies to stand out by showcasing eco-friendly practices and opens up access to eco-certified markets.

• Certification guidelines include areas such as energy efficiency, water management, resource & waste management, interior environment, sustainability management, office heartware, and social/mobility initiatives.

Singtel’s Flagship Store at 313@somerset Champions Sustainability Efforts

Singtel’s new flagship store at 313@somerset champions sustainability features such as its use of upcycled furniture and fabric from its previous location. It also makes its uniforms with natural dye inks and handwoven fabrics.   Inside the store is a vertical farming installation where produce is harvested and donated to the community. On the outside are e-waste recycling bins for unwanted electronic products, which will be refurbished and distributed to low-income families and seniors.   For its efforts, the flagship store won the Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the 2024 Retail Asia Awards.   In addition, Singtel is the latest stakeholder to sign Orchard Road Business Association’s (ORBA) Sustainability Roadmap Pledge, where it will undertake at least three out of five Sustainability Approaches and one of three Placemaking Approaches.   Singapore’s leading communications and digital service provider is committed to prioritising sustainability through a framework focused on climate change and environment, people and future of work, community of impact, and sustainable value creation.

Palais Renaissance: A Beacon of Sustainability

Palais Renaissance, owned and managed by City Developments Limited (CDL), is one of the first few buildings on Orchard Road to have been awarded the BCA Green Mark Gold Plus Super Low Energy award based on the Green Mark 2021 (GM: 2021), an achievement given the high standards required for an existing building. The SLE criteria is for the best-in-class performing Green Mark Building that achieves at least 60% energy savings above 2005 building codes which is being used as the anchor reference for Green Mark energy savings. To become more energy efficient as a country, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) launched the BCA Green Mark Scheme in 2005 to encourage the development of more environmentally friendly and sustainable buildings.

UNIQLO empowers Singapore's Next Generation

Working closely with educators, environmentalists, social workers and community partners, UNIQLO has designed programmes to inspire and empower Singapore's next generation to understand the impact of human actions on environment and society, and take responsibility for positive change. UNIQLO engages students aged 6 to 17 years, in primary and secondary schools, through immersive hands-on learning programmes which help them develop sustainability literacy about climate change, environmental and social issues in Singapore. Sustainability is key to UNIQLO’s business model of LifeWear circularity, which extends from production, to recycling and minimizing waste and enabling prolonged use of LifeWear products. UNIQLO is focused on resolving global challenges by leveraging its unique corporate activities and enriching lives, which is its LifeWear philosophy. For more information, visit: https://www.uniqlo.com/sg/en/spl/sustainability/planet-pov https://www.uniqlo.com/sg/en/spl/sustainability/kids-in-action

Pan Pacific Orchard: Where Luxury Meets Nature in the World’s Best New Skyscraper

In the heart of Singapore's bustling Orchard Road, the Pan Pacific Orchard hotel stands as a testament to innovative design and sustainability. This architectural marvel has been honoured this past October as the world's best new skyscraper by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, the world’s leading non-profit organisation for all those interested in the future of cities. Its unique "hotel in nature" concept seamlessly integrates four lush, open-air terraces—Forest, Beach, Garden, and Cloud—each offering guests a distinct experience amidst verdant surroundings. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the hotel exemplifies environmental responsibility, featuring energy-efficient systems, rainwater harvesting, and on-site food waste processing.

Grand Hyatt Singapore: Bringing nature into the city

Lush gardens, cascading waterfalls and tranquil waterscapes are usually associated with the Great Outdoors. Grand Hyatt Singapore demonstrates that all these can be ingenuously designed into an urban hotel as well – one that is situated in one of the most iconic and busiest shopping destinations in the world. Its newly transformed Terrace Wing offers guests a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle to promote well-being and urban biodiversity. Inspired by the Japanese practice of 'Shinrin-yoku' or forest bathing, the interconnected gardens also echo Singapore’s unique City in Nature ambition.

Pullman Singapore Orchard: Stay Green, Earn Rewards!

The hotel’s Clean for Green Programme is one of the impactful initiatives that contributed to its Green Globe certification. Pullman Singapore Orchard gifts its guests a S$10 nett dining credit per room each day during their stay when they opt out of daily room cleaning. Opting out helps the hotel reduce water use, minimise chemicals, and lower the overall environmental footprint. Clean for Green is one of the ways the hotel minimises its impact on the planet whilst simultaneously delivering value to its guests.

Castlery: Green Advocacy

Castlery is dedicated to sustainability, actively supporting events like Go Green Singapore, Earth Day, and Earth Hour. Since 2023, we’ve collaborated with GREEN-HOUSE, hosting over 70 brands and inspiring 6,500+ visitors. This year, we held a "Pre-Loved" sale featuring discounted, curated furniture, with proceeds aiding local charities. We also launched the "Castlery x Pass It On Studio: Renewed & Reimagined" collection, showcasing upcycled furniture made from bio-composites to highlight our commitment to sustainable design.

Wooden Keycards at Hilton Singapore Orchard

Hilton Singapore Orchard is one of the first Hilton hotels to use Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wooden key cards. With the use of wooden keycards, the Hotel is able to eliminate up to 40,000 plastic key cards a year across the 1,080-room property. Hilton Singapore Orchard’s sustainability awards include The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification for Hotels, The Singapore Hotel Sustainability Award 2023 & 2024, and The Green Mark Gold Certification.

Sustainable fashion collection at Metro

Metro’s Product Development Team teamed up with Raffles Design Institute and Sateri, the world's largest producer of viscose fibre, to launch an eco-conscious apparel line in 2022. Using Sateri’s EcoCosy® fibre, Raffles students applied zero-waste drafting techniques to craft a sustainable collection, “Letters to Metro”. Made from biodegradable viscose sourced from eucalyptus, the line met the rigorous European standards for sustainability. Recognised for this innovation, Metro earned the Singapore Good Design Award (SG Mark) 2023, highlighting their commitment to eco-friendly fashion in collaboration with industry leaders and rising design talent.

Pullman’s Green Globe Certification

Pullman Singapore Orchard is the first and only hotel in Singapore to receive Green Globe’s certification for sustainable operations in travel and tourism management to date. Green Globe’s evaluation includes 44 sustainability criteria supported by over 380 compliance indicators, applicable to geographical areas and other factors. By meeting Green Globe Certification’s stringent requirements, Pullman Singapore Orchard has effectively satisfied the certification criteria which cover four key areas: Sustainable Management, Social/Economic, Cultural Heritage, and Environmental stewardship.

Inclusive Hiring at Hilton Singapore Orchard

Diversity and inclusion plays a pivotal role in delivering Hilton’s vision of filling the Earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Hilton Singapore Orchard supports and recruit differently-abled team members at various departments in the Hotel. From greeting guests at the front of house to assisting in housekeeping, laundry department and the hotel’s own water filtration and bottling plant, the hotel creates an environment of belonging, where all team members are welcomed and celebrated.

Cage-free eggs at Grand Hyatt Singapore

Grand Hyatt Singapore is proud to serve 100% cage-free eggs from The Freedom Range Co. across our restaurants, including StraitsKitchen, Pete’s Place, Oasis, and Le Pristine Singapore. Since 2018, we have been committed to sourcing eggs from ethically-raised, happy hens that are free to roam in spacious barns. These eggs are not only tastier but also richer in protein and essential nutrients. We are pleased to share this commitment with our guests both in our restaurants and online, promoting conscious choices for a better future.