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RSK Group launches a centre for sustainability excellence in
The facility will provide practical solutions for industries and governments.
RSK Group, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions, announced the official launch of the RSK Centre for Sustainability Excellence in Singapore, at Singapore International Water Week 2022. The centre will support the delivery of the Singapore Green Plan 2030, profiling Singapore as a global force in the sustainability arena, while supporting businesses across the Asia-Pacific region in readdressing the balance of people, profit and planet. The launch was officiated by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore; Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State, Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore; and Mr Desmond Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore. The RSK Centre for Sustainability Excellence is built around four core themes covering fundamental aspects of sustainable development, as set out in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The centre will also house the RSK Research Institute for Climate Strategy.
Climate and sustainability strategy
With a focus on decarbonisation, the centre will offer consulting services and strategic advice on climate strategy and disclosures, particularly on Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) reporting, green funding availability and carbon offset markets. Experts will also provide the measurement of natural capital, carbon accounting, water and biodiversity audits, and management plans.
Renewable energy
The centre will offer services to support the development of renewable technologies, including solar, wind and tidal energy technologies, and will follow projects through their life cycle, with construction, operation and maintenance services. For example, through ‘Ocean 30’, a joint-venture between RSK and Nova Innovation, the centre will design, install, operate and maintain tidal and floating solar projects. RSK’s experience in global renewable projects, along with its expertise in marine biodiversity conservation and enhancement, will be vital to renewables projects across the Asia-Pacific region.
Digital water
To provide sustainable and robust water, wastewater and flood resilience solutions, the RSK Centre for Sustainability Excellence will provide infrastructure design, using smart technology such as artificial intelligence to expedite the design process and reduce operating costs at water and wastewater treatment plants. An Innovation Factory will develop ideas, provide proofs of concept and conduct pilot tests on intelligent water and environmental solutions.
Sustainable agriculture
To improve resilience throughout the food and drink supply chain, the centre will provide insight into agricultural supply chain vulnerability and adaptation, and renewable smart energy systems for crop production, lighting and cooling.
RSK RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR CLIMATE STRATEGY
An education hub, the RSK Research Institute for Climate Strategy will bridge the gap between academic insights on climate strategy and the challenges faced by practitioners and policymakers. Researchers will provide timely insights into pressing issues, such as corporate climate scenario analysis; zero-carbon transition plans; and measurement, reporting and verification (MRV). Collaborations with leading universities in the world will drive the research institute’s agenda and will impact across the areas of business, policy and education.
At the official launch of the RSK Centre for Sustainability Excellence are, from left to right, Mr Robert Charnock, Director, RSK Research Institute on Climate Strategy and RSK Centre for Sustainability Excellence (CfSE); Her Excellency Kara Owen, British High Commissioner to Singapore; Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State, Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore; Mr Alan Ryder, CEO, RSK Group; Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore; Ms Lucy Thomas, RSK Group Chief Scientist and Managing Director of the RSK Centre for Sustainability Excellence; Mr Desmond Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry for Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore; and Mr William Yong, Managing Director, Binnies Singapore. Image: SIWW and CESG 2022.
