Total greenhouse gas emissions Singapore from 2015-2020

In 2020, the total greenhouse gas emissions in Singapore was at 49.749 kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. This was a decrease from the previous year where total emissions was at about 51 thousand kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. It was reported that the industry sector accounted for about 44 percent of this amount.

Major polluting sectors in Singapore

The primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Singapore are the industrial sector, followed by electricity and heating. Most of the industrial emissions are from the refining and petrochemicals sector, with the combustion of fossil fuels. Singapore is a major oil refining and petrochemical center that serves the global market. Some of the imported fossil fuels are refined and exported to other countries, while the rest are used for power generation and transportation.

Singapore’s measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

   As part of the Paris Agreement's climate goals, Singapore has committed to reducing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by 36 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. The country has also agreed not to further increase its greenhouse gas emissions by the same date. The measures implemented to achieve this goal aim to support a transition to cleaner fuels in the most emitting sectors, particularly industry and transport. Regular inspections of the vehicle fleet are carried out to ensure compliance with emission standards. Soft mobility and the use of public transport are promoted, and the adoption of electric vehicles, which still represent a small share of the car population, is also pushed by the government. The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has launched Energy Efficiency Grant Calls for power generation companies to improve their energy efficiency and limit carbon emissions.