Written Reply by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen to Parliamentary Question on SAF's Carbon Emissions and Sustainability Targets

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong: To ask the Minister for Defence whether there are targets by the SAF on carbon emissions and sustainability and whether the SAF can commit to sharing progress on these targets annually.

Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen:

The SAF has incorporated environmental sustainability as a key factor within its organisational planning processes. This consideration is subject to the availability of alternate platforms and products which do not compromise SAF's core missions and operational readiness to protect Singapore's sovereignty and the well-being of Singaporeans.

Within this framework, the SAF's targets on environmental sustainability are also aligned with the energy and water efficiency and green mark building standards under the Public Sector Taking the Lead in Environmental Sustainability (PSTLES) initiative. SAF's progress in achieving the targets is also tracked annually as part of this whole-of-government initiative. Some recent examples include the replacement of its fleet of administrative vehicle with hybrid models and electric vehicles when the island's infrastructure is ready; and the incorporation of energy efficient designs for its new buildings and facilities.