Core Insights - The Singapore government has made significant progress in greenhouse gas reduction and resource efficiency in the public sector, as highlighted in the 2024 fiscal year Green Public Service Plan report [1] Group 1: Emission Reduction Achievements - In the 2024 fiscal year, Singapore's public sector is projected to emit approximately 3.6 million tons of CO2 equivalent, a decrease of 1.9% from the previous fiscal year and 9.5% from the 2020 baseline [1] - Direct emissions have seen a notable reduction due to the retirement of old incineration facilities and optimization of the energy structure, while indirect emissions have slightly increased due to expanded public healthcare and infrastructure [1] Group 2: Energy and Resource Management - Electricity consumption in 2024 is expected to reach 5,623 GWh, reflecting a 2.0% increase from the previous year, but energy intensity per unit area continues to improve [1] - Water usage has decreased by 3.3% year-on-year, and waste disposal in the public sector has dropped to 210.1 million kilograms, a reduction of 2.2% from the previous year [1] Group 3: Future Goals and Strategies - Singapore aims to achieve net-zero emissions in the public sector by 2045, five years ahead of the national target of 2050, with specific goals to reduce energy and water consumption by 10% and waste disposal by 30% by 2030 [1] - The report outlines a systematic implementation path, focusing on upgrading green standards in the building sector and setting energy-saving targets for high-consumption facilities [2] Group 4: Financial and Policy Support - The "Future Energy Fund" has been established with a total investment of 10 billion SGD to support green infrastructure and low-carbon technology development [3] - Performance-based energy-saving contracts are being utilized to integrate private sector expertise and funding into public initiatives, alleviating immediate fiscal burdens [3] Group 5: Collaborative Efforts and Continuous Improvement - The report emphasizes the importance of data and performance evaluation as a continuous improvement process, advocating for cross-agency experience sharing and social participation in oversight [3] - The public sector's efforts demonstrate that emission reduction can align with economic growth through institutional innovation, technological upgrades, and financial empowerment [3]