Dear Members and Friends

This issue we feature our Circular Economy Interest Group (IG).

The transition to the circular economy is the only rational response to managing existential climate change risks. The apposite word here is transition. It will take time but action is needed now by all businesses: to reduce waste and emissions, to design goods with components which can be recycled and reused all in the best interests of their own commercial survival and the survival of the human race and our planet.

Co-chaired by Marc Allen and Vinod Kesava, this IG comprises of members from many industries all of whom are passionately interested in the sustainability and circular economy space in Singapore. They provide plenty of opportunities for each other to learn from some of the best minds in business, policy making and regulation.

The vision for the IG is for it to be the hub for knowledge sharing among its members and for the wider Chamber membership. It answers the key questions what are the trends in sustainability and the circular economy and what are the business impacts and opportunities?

Apart from thought-leadership sharing by IG members, it has extensive engagement with government agencies like the Ministry of Sustainability & The Environment, Singapore Food Agency, and global green organizations like The Alliance to End Plastic Waste and the Resilient Cities Network.

IG members are currently in the process of developing educational content around sustainability – specially designed for students in Singapore.

If you want to add your expertise to the mix, expand your network or just keep learning, contact my colleague Michael at michael@sicc.com.sg to join the IG.

Yours faithfully
Victor Mills
Chief Executive