Singapore's Emissions Profile
SINGAPORE’S EMISSIONS PROFILE
Climate change is a global challenge that requires a global response. Despite the unique challenges and constraints Singapore faces as a dense built-up city-state with no hinterland and limited resources, we are committed to doing our part in the global fight against climate change.
Historically, our strategic position along the East-West trade routes has made Singapore a natural location for oil storage and refining facilities serving the region. Building on our position as a key regional port, the refining and petrochemical sector helps create synergies and is part of a business supply network in Southeast Asia, the Western Pacific, South Asia and Australasia. Although the refining and petrochemical sector remains a significant proportion of our total carbon emissions, we are taking steps to reduce emissions.
Emissions Profile
Carbon Intensity (Emissions per $GDP)
Based on 2018 International Energy Agency (IEA) data, Singapore ranks 126th of 142 countries in terms of CO2 emissions per dollar GDP.
Source: CO2 Emissions from Fuel Combustion - 2018 Highlights © OECD/International Energy Agency, 2018
Per Capita Emissions
Based on 2018 IEA data, Singapore ranks 27th out of 142 countries in terms of emissions per capita.
Source: CO2 Emissions from Fuel Combustion - 2018 Highlights © OECD/International Energy Agency, 2018
