The public screening was organised at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, in support of the Singapore government’s move towards a circular economy and in conjunction with Earth Day 2019.
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In line with the Singapore government's push towards a circular economy and in support of Earth Day 2019, the Keppel Group organised a public screening of the world's first feature-length documentary on the circular economy, "Closing the Loop", to a packed audience of close to 1,000 people at the Singapore Botanic Gardens this evening. The documentary showcases examples from around the world on innovative applications of technology, process improvements and labour solutions to design out waste and pollution. The screening was supported by the Singapore Green Building Council, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Interface and Veolia Singapore.
Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, was the Guest-of-Honour at the screening. The event was also attended by Mr Loh Chin Hua, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Mr Tan Swee Yiow, CEO of Keppel Land.
Mr Masagos said, "The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has designated 2019 as Singapore's Year Towards Zero Waste. We are working with industry and community partners to adopt a circular economy approach to resource management. Not only will this contribute to a sustainable environment, it will spur new research and technology, and create exciting jobs and business opportunities for our people."
Mr Loh said, "Keppel is committed to sustainability, both as a responsible corporate citizen, and as a provider of solutions for sustainable urbanisation. We hope that through showcasing documentaries like these, we can increase environmental consciousness and encourage everyone to be better stewards of our environment. Collectively, we can make a difference and shape a sustainable future."
Keppel Corporation is a signatory of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. Keppel has also incorporated the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a supporting framework to shape and guide its sustainability strategy. Keppel is committed to support efforts by the international community and the Singapore government in tackling climate change, and has made a public pledge with the Singapore Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources to articulate its commitment to address climate change, including through having more eco-friendly features in its products, investing in green technology and increasing the usage of renewable energy.
Interface, which partnered Keppel for the screening, provided carpet tiles made from recycled materials to the audience to reduce the use of disposable mats. In addition, Interface also purchased carbon offsets for 1,000 audience members to neutralise the carbon footprint of the screening.
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About The Keppel Group
With a global footprint in more than 20 countries, Keppel is a multi-business company providing robust solutions for sustainable urbanisation, to meet the growing need for energy, infrastructure, clean environments, high quality homes and offices, and connectivity.
It aims to be a global company at the forefront of its chosen industries, shaping the future for the benefit of all its stakeholders - Sustaining Growth, Empowering Lives and Nurturing Communities.
The Keppel Group of Companies includes Keppel Offshore & Marine, Keppel Land, Keppel Infrastructure, Keppel Capital, Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation and Keppel Urban Solutions, among others.
About "Closing the Loop"
Closing the Loop is an optimistic exploration of diverse businesses making the change from a linear (take-make-waste) economic model to a circular (zero waste) economic model. The film takes an in-depth look at business sites from the UK, Europe, Latin America, and South Africa.
Created by Emmy Award winner, Graham Sheldon & Dr Wayne Visser, Professor of Integrated Value at Antwerp Management School and Fellow of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Closing the Loop is the world's first feature-length documentary on the circular economy.
For more information, please visit http://www.closingtheloopfilm.com.