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JUL 15
New York–Inspired
Living at The Brownstone
Leading the Way for
Sustainability Reporting
CDL Emerged Biggest Winner
at BCA Awards 2015
Artist’s Impression
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Extraordinary New York-Inspired Living
For families with young children, there
are plenty of schools nearby – with
Wellington Primary School and
Sembawang Primary School both
within a one-kilometre radius, and
the upcoming GEMS World Academy
Singapore. Also serving the area is Khoo
Teck Puat Hospital, which will be joined
by more healthcare facilities such the
Yishun Community Hospital and Admiralty
Medical Centre in the coming years.
Moreover, the area around the upcoming
Canberra MRT station is expected to be
further developed in the next few years.
This includes industrial developments
along Gambas Avenue, and the upcoming
development of Woodlands Regional
Centre and North Coast Water Fabrication
Park nearby which will transform the area
into a bustling commercial hub.
The Brownstone Visit the Sales Gallery
– CDL’s 638- (located next to
unit Executive
Sembawang MRT station)
Condominium
directly next to the from 10am to 7pm, or Artist’s Impression
upcoming Canberra call +65 6877 1818.
MRT station in Scan the QR Code Apartments at The Brownstone feature expansive jetty balconies that do justice to the views and
Artist’s Impression Sembawang. for more information. extend the living space.
World Record in Sight
The development will be embraced Comprehensive Amenities PPVC – Transforming the
by lush greenery from the ground Nearby Way We Build
up, with hanging bosque and living
greenwalls reinforcing the sense of Living at The Brownstone will be a SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION METHOD
nature. Surrounding all these facilities is breeze with several major shopping Currently under construction, The Brownstone has made headlines with its
• Enjoy extraordinary construction
Homebuyers with their eye on the a verdant landscape of trees and fields, malls nearby. They include Sembawang innovative Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) construction
for your home, with the superior
recent transformations in the northern graced by a unique Lawn Vista. Shopping Centre which is right next to methodology. The use of PPVC for this project is the first of its kind in Asia, and
method of PPVC.
part of Singapore have an extraordinary the EC, Sun Plaza, Causeway Point likely the world’s largest application for a large-scale residential development.
residential development to look out for. Thematic Recreational Facilities and the upcoming Northpoint City, STRINGENT QUALITY CONTROL
Singapore’s largest suburban mall which Some 5,000 building modules will be prefabricated off-site, and subsequently
• Our high quality is maintained
Located right next to the future The Brownstone’s wide-ranging facilities will integrate with a community centre, assembled onsite. This is expected to increase productivity by more than 40%,
through stringent quality control
Canberra MRT station, The Brownstone will provide residents a whole new level town plaza and air-conditioned public which translates into some 55,000 man days saved, compared to conventional
as components are fabricated in
Executive Condominium (EC) is the of enjoyment and experience. Amongst transport hub. construction methods. The EC is thus expected to complete ahead of schedule.
factory conditions off-site and
only new EC directly next to an MRT the plethora of thematic recreational assembled onsite.
station. Comprising 638 units, the EC facilities are the Sky Barbeque located To relax, residents can go to the nearby
is developed by CDL with joint venture at the Sky Deck – where gourmands can Sembawang Park, Yishun Park, upcoming INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY
partner TID Pte. Ltd.. cook up a storm; numerous luxurious Springleaf Park and Admiralty Park • More than 40% increase in
pools to dip into – ranging from lap which is slated for transformation into a productivity, as compared to
Contemporary Living in a pools, kiddie play and splash pools, to recreation destination come 2016. conventional construction methods,
New York-Inspired Residence a social pool; a junior skating rink – for for faster construction time.
active types to go for speedy rounds; For the adventurous, the 24-hour free-
Comprising two- to five-bedroom and exercise sets at the gym on the Sky access leisure park Orto offers a plethora ENHANCED SAFETY
apartments, with eight blocks rising up Deck. Also on the Sky Deck, residents of activities such as prawning, fishing, • Enhanced worksite safety and
to 12 storeys, the EC’s brown sandstone- with green fingers can try their hand futsal, trampoline jumping and paintball. increase in worksite cleanliness
inspired textured facade with unique jetty at community gardening at the four Those into water sports can try out because building components are
1 balconies takes design cues from New different Social Gardens (Wellness, Spice, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing at the For Illustration Only For Illustration Only made in factories rather than onsite. 2
York Brownstone row houses. Fruit and Cooling Herbs). PA Water Venture Sembawang.
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A Frontrunner in Real Estate
CDL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Grant Kelley shares how CDL and Hong Leong Group pioneered the
growth and development of the sector.
“Over the past 70 years,
the Hong Leong Group
has developed a deep
With over 70 years of heritage, the Hong to capitalise.” Its subsidiary M&C is CDL is being part of the Hong Leong understanding of both local
Leong Group (Singapore) of companies also looking to invest significantly in Group - a multi-billion business worth over and regional businesses
has grown alongside Singapore and refurbishment of properties in key S$40 billion in diversified premium assets which has enabled its
has deeply entrenched itself locally and gateway cities and attractive acquisition worldwide and companies traded on seven
companies to be leaders in
overseas in property development, hotels, opportunities, according to Mr Kelley. of the world’s major stock markets.
financial services and trade and industry,
their respective fields.”
and increasingly, fund management. Pioneering Singapore’s Growth Other businesses under the Hong Leong Mr Grant Kelley
umbrella include Hong Leong Finance,
Just walk down Singapore’s Central
CDL Chief Executive Officer
While CDL was founded in 1963, its the largest finance company in Singapore
Business District and it would not be parent company Hong Leong Group’s and a pioneer in financing SMEs and
surprising to see several skyscrapers heritage dates further back when one of Hong Leong Asia, one of the region’s
belonging to City Developments Limited Singapore’s earliest business pioneers largest manufacturing and distribution
(CDL), a member of Hong Leong Group, Mr Kwek Hong Png started Hong Leong players. Over the past 70 years, the group
dotting Singapore’s skyline. in 1941. In 1972, Mr Kwek Leng Beng, has developed “a deep understanding of
then a young executive at Hong Leong both local and regional businesses which
Through its ventures overseas, CDL has Group, led the acquisition of a majority has enabled its companies to be leaders
also placed Singapore on the global stake in CDL and transformed CDL from in their respective fields”, Mr Kelley Photo Credit: Joseph Nair
map. Such deals include CDL’s 1995 a loss-making company into one of the points out.
acquisition of the iconic New York Plaza largest and most profitable Singapore- concepts such as the “intelligent home” development The Residences at W “In addition to these core activities,
Hotel with billionaire Saudi Prince Al- listed developers today. Unknown to many, Hong Leong Group or iHome at The Equatorial condominium Singapore over a five-year period. as mentioned we have developed
Waleed from tycoon Donald Trump has played a crucial role in shaping project that was launched in 2000, a diversification strategy across two
and CDL’s 1996 listing of its London To-date, CDL has developed more than Singapore’s property regulatory and the new-generation eco-home at This year, CDL is spearheading the dimensions - firstly, by going offshore
hospitality subsidiary Millennium & 130 residential properties and over 100 landscape, he says. Hong Leong Savannah CondoPark that was launched use of productive technologies in the in our core development business; and
Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C), the first premium commercial, hotel and mixed- Group and CDL Executive Chairman in 2002. built-sector. It will be the first developer secondly, by developing an unlisted funds
Singapore-controlled company to list use developments including its flagship Mr Kwek Leng Beng provided guidance in Asia to adopt the use of advanced management business,” Mr Kelley says.
on the London Stock Exchange. office building Republic Plaza, luxury to the Real Estate Developers’ Association Seeing the potential of the Marina Bay construction technology Prefabricated
residential projects One Shenton and The of Singapore during several difficult precinct, it started the first residential Prefinished Volumetric Construction CDL’s efforts in these areas last year
Now, CDL has over 400 subsidiaries and Sail @ Marina Bay, as well as The St Regis periods, he points out. development in the New Downtown - (PPVC) for a large-scale residential culminated in S$1.3 billion of
associated companies under its wing and Hotel and Residences. The Sail @ Marina Bay in 2004. CDL went project - The Brownstone executive investments in overseas acquisitions
a global network spanning across Asia, In the early 1980s, Mr Kwek was part of a on to launch Singapore’s first branded condominium at Canberra Drive in and the innovative S$1.5 billion PPS
Europe, the Middle East, North America, It also ventured into hospitality in the high-level government committee tasked residences St Regis Residences and Sembawang. This entails prefabricating investment platform with partners
New Zealand and Australia. late 1980s with the purchases of hotels with helping the Singapore property listed the first hotel-related real estate building modules off-site using highly Blackstone and CIMB.
in the US, UK and New Zealand. From market recover following a property crash investment trust called CDL Hospitality engineered techniques before assembling
CDL CEO Mr Grant Kelley says that owning a single hotel in Singapore in in the early 1980s. This push for reform Reit in 2006. them on-site. “While the operating environment is
the company has, in recent years, 1971, CDL (together with its subsidiary led to the formation of the Developers’ expected to remain challenging during
made deliberate efforts to focus on M&C and associate companies CDL Fund, which enforced the requirement In a move to develop an unlisted funds Other projects in the pipeline include the this and coming quarters, CDL will
its diversification strategy through Hospitality Trusts and Hong Kong-listed that money collected for a specific project management platform, CDL surprised 174-unit freehold development Gramercy maintain discipline in its investment
geographic expansion and development City E-Solutions) is now one of the largest could not be used for any other purposes, the market last year with an innovative Park in prime District 10, which is approach to land and property
of new investment platforms. hotel owners/operators in the world with hence safeguarding the interests of investment platform known as Profit designed by world-renowned architectural acquisitions in Singapore and abroad,”
more than 36,000 rooms in over 150 homebuyers. Participation Securities or “PPS”. The firm NBBJ of New York, and the mixed- Mr Kelley adds.
“We expect the diversification strategy hotels across 24 countries. S$1.5 billion PPS entitles CDL and two use project The South Beach. Offering
to gather momentum and prominence in Leading Market Trends other investors, Blackstone and CIMB, to Grade-A office space, a unique retail and
the next several years. And we believe Mr Kelley, who has some 25 years of cashflows generated from CDL’s upscale F&B experience, a top class hotel, luxury
that despite global uncertainties, there global experience in corporate strategy, Since then, CDL has continued to integrated development at Sentosa Cove residences, and a private members club, Source: The Business Times © Singapore Press
3 will always be pockets of opportunity private equity and real estate investment, spearhead major trends in the real estate comprising The W Singapore hotel, retail The South Beach will be progressively Holdings Limited. Permission required for 4
upon which the group remains poised notes that one distinguishing factor of sector. It has pioneered innovative home podium Quayside Isle and residential opened over the next nine months. reproduction.
CITY HYPE JUL 2015
Steady Growth Leading the “We see unlimited possibilities to create a lasting and
positive impact on our stakeholders, the community and the
Highlights of CDL Q1 2015 Financial Results
Way for environment. Through our sustainability efforts, we hope to
create stronger brand equity, product differentiation as well as
and 52nd Annual General Meeting
Sustainability investor and consumer value. This will complement Singapore’s
vision to be a clean, green, sustainable and smart nation.”
Reporting
For the first quarter ended 31 March 2015 (Q1 2015), the CDL
Group reported an increase of 11.0% in revenue to S$814.9
Mr Kwek Leng Joo
million and net attributable profit after tax and non-controlling CDL Deputy Chairman
interests of S$123.0 million (Q1 2014: S$119.7 million).
Basic earnings per share stood at 13.5 cents for Q1 2015
(Q1 2014: 13.2 cents).
“The report made a commendable effort in addressing CDL’s
The increase in revenue was primarily due to the contributions Artist’s Impression
value creation, and incorporating IR principle of ‘strategic focus
from two business segments – property development and hotel and future orientation’ with an outline of the company’s future
operations. There were contributions from property development CDL’s 616-unit Jewel @ Buangkok, located beside Buangkok MRT station, goals and objectives. Integrated thinking is evident with the
projects such as Coco Palms, D’Nest and Jewel @ Buangkok. has seen steady demand with about 84% of the project sold to date.
Board and Senior Management involvement as well as cross-
However, these were partially offset by absence of contributions
from projects that were completed last year. The higher hotel
functional participation in development of the report. Particularly,
revenue was driven by income from new hotels acquired in 2014, The Group held its 52nd Annual General Meeting the discussion of Manufactured Capital does an effective job of
coupled with better performance from refurbished hotels. (AGM) in April which was presented by CDL combining qualitative and quantitative information to highlight
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Grant Kelley. CDL’s performance and commitments to sustainable growth.”
In terms of pre-tax profits, the property development segment The AGM outlined CDL’s performance
was the largest contributor. Rental properties segment was and operations reviews, and the Group’s International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC)
second in line, followed closely by hotel operations. The Group’s diversification strategy.
net gearing ratio as at 31 March 2015 without factoring any fair
value surpluses on investment properties, remained relatively low Scan the QR Code to access the audio
CDL is the first property holistic picture to CDL’s investors and The approach has been positively
at 27.0%. Its interest cover for Q1 2015 was at 9.3 times. webcast of CDL CEO’s AGM presentation.
developer in Singapore to adopt stakeholders on how the interrelation received by stakeholders. Professor
the Integrated Reporting (IR) between CDL’s business and Lawrence Loh, NUS Business School,
approach for its sustainability sustainability performance leads to said, “Indeed your IR-centric SR is
Market Insights: A CEO’s Perspective report, connecting social and
environmental performance
value creation over the short-, medium-
and long-term.
really one of the best reports I have
seen on a global basis. It maps very
with business and financial well into the IIRC’s IR framework. This
impact for a holistic account Mr Kwek Leng Joo, CDL Deputy dedicated approach is more focused and
CDL CEO Mr Grant Kelley reflects on his real estate career and on its value creation. Chairman said, “In line with global compelling than an IR that is embedded
shares his insights at a CEO Breakfast Talk organised by Urban trends in sustainability reporting, we into the Annual Report or the web. For
Land Institute (ULI). 2015 is a special year for CDL as it have adopted the IR approach this year, readers, especially investors, it is easy to
commemorates 20 years of Corporate connecting social and environmental follow and less distracting.”
Social Responsibility (CSR). performance with business and
Real estate remains a key pillar of Singapore’s economy. In the current market, savvy financial impact. The report also Over the years, CDL’s proactive and
investors will appreciate the opportunities – whether locally or globally – to grow This year, CDL published its eighth addresses stakeholders’ concerns pioneering efforts on sustainability
their portfolio. sustainability report, “Creating Value for about materiality issues for long-term reporting have enabled the Group to
the Future”, and marked a milestone by value creation.” enjoy first-mover advantage.
During an exclusive CEO Breakfast Talk organised by Urban Land Institute (ULI) on 15 July, becoming the first property developer in
CDL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Grant Kelley shared his insights on the economy, Singapore to adopt the IR approach for Complementing the Global Reporting In 2008, CDL published Singapore’s
real estate markets and opportunities ahead. its sustainability report. Initiative’s (GRI) G4 guidelines, the first GRI-checked dedicated social and
report focuses on financial, social and environmental report. In 2012, CDL
Drawing on his extensive 25-year experience in the industry, he also identified The report is based on the IIRC’s environmental issues that have been became the first Singapore developer to
growth opportunities in the market, and his passion for the diverse and ever-growing Framework, which provides for a identified as material to CDL’s business receive GRI Level A+.
property sector. more meaningful and all-rounded and stakeholders, through a rigorous
corporate reporting. materiality assessment conducted Log on to
ULI is a non-profit research and education organisation focused on providing leadership in 2014 with internal and external www.cdl.com.sg/
in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities Centred around six capitals – Financial, stakeholders. In this year’s sustainability sustainabilityreport2015
CDL CEO Mr Grant Kelley spoke with some
worldwide. The institute has over 34,000 members worldwide representing the entire 50 professionals from the real estate sector in Manufactured, Organisational, Social report, CDL has also expanded its or scan the QR code
5 spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines, working in private a spirited dialogue which included his analysis and Relationship, Human, and Natural scope to include carbon disclosure to find out more about 6
enterprise and public service. of the property market. – this IR approach aims to present a from the Group’s key subsidiaries. CDL’s value creation.
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Celebrating “Beyond brick and mortar, the building sector as a whole
must continually seek green innovations, sustainable
Towards Greater Heights
Prestige in engineering solutions and more efficient use of resources.
With the collective effort of all stakeholders, the drive for CDL’s interminable efforts to break new grounds in business excellence and leadership have gained
Sustainable sustainable development will be pushed a notch higher.” global recognition.
Development
Mr Kwek Leng Joo
CDL Deputy Chairman Le Grove Makes TripAdvisor’s Honours Roll
Le Grove Serviced Apartments, CDL’s premium serviced
residence situated in the sought-after Orange Grove Road
enclave, has made it into TripAdvisor’s “Hall of Fame” for
winning the Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years.
TripAdvisor, one of the world’s largest travel sites, recognises
excellence in hospitality through the Certificate of Excellence.
The award is given only to establishments that consistently
achieve great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor. The “Hall of Fame”
was created to honour businesses that have earned a Certificate
of Excellence for five consecutive years.
Earlier this year, Le Grove Serviced Apartments also clinched
the “Singapore Best Serviced Apartment” title of the GoHome
A natural insulation, Tree House’s vertical garden reduces heat
Serviced Apartment Awards 2015. Organised by Hong Kong’s top
absorption and lowers the energy needed to cool indoor space.
property website GoHome.com.hk, this award was open to the
general public for nominations, and award winners were selected
based on public voting via the GoHome.com.hk website.
Celebrating CDL’s haul of 36 accolades – the highest number of awards for a developer at the BCA Awards 2015, an affirmation of CDL’s track record in Tree House is World Gold Winner at FIABCI
all aspects of building excellence. World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2015
Testament to its breakthrough design and green features,
Jungceylon Shopping Mall Wins Popular Vote from
Affirming its leadership of Singapore’s minimum of BCA Green Mark GoldPlus (equivalent to about S$500,000* annually). CDL’s Tree House condominium has scored yet another shining
Chinese Tourists
built environment, CDL emerged the for all existing buildings since 2011. Beyond retrofitting City House with a accolade as the World Gold Winner of the FIABCI World Prix
Jungceylon Shopping Mall, CDL’s retail mall located in the
most awarded developer at the Building To achieve greater environmental more energy-efficient chiller plant, CDL d’Excellence Awards 2015 in the Sustainable Development
commercial area of Patong, Phuket, has received the Top 10
and Construction Authority (BCA) Awards sustainability, CDL has also worked with has introduced a 1% electricity rebate for Category. It emerged the only World Gold winner from
Best Shopping Mall Award in The Best of Thailand Awards Voted
2015 – regarded as the “Oscars” for the its commercial tenants through various commercial tenants who attain 2% savings Singapore. The Award presentation was held on 30 May at the
by Chinese Tourists 2015. Introduced for the first time this year,
built industry. It received a total of 36 initiatives to reduce energy consumption over the last quarter’s bill. Tenants were One World Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
this award is organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand
awards – up from the 30 won in 2014. and to improve the sustainability of also given kits with practical tips to green
(TAT), King Power International, SINA Hong Kong and Jiaranai
its buildings. fit their premises and were encouraged To date, CDL has 13 FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence
Entertainment. Presented on 2 June, the award aims to recognise
At the Awards ceremony held on 14 to recycle. accolades, the most amongst local developers. Awarded by
and promote outstanding tourist attractions in Thailand.
May, CDL was conferred the prestigious Biggest Winner of Inaugural an international panel comprising real estate professionals and
Quality Excellence Award – Quality Green Mark Pearl Award Mr Kwek Leng Joo, CDL Deputy experts, the FIACBI World Prix d’Excellence Awards is one of
Champion (Platinum) for the third Chairman said, “Sustainable development the highest industry honours conferred on outstanding projects
consecutive year, and was the sole In recognition of CDL’s sterling efforts has increasingly become a national that embody excellence in all real estate disciplines involved in
recipient of the inaugural Green Mark and success in engaging its tenants to priority as Singapore has limited land their creation.
Pearl Prestige Award. In line with BCA’s embrace the green agenda, CDL was and lacks natural resources. With a
3rd Green Building Masterplan, the conferred three out of seven Green Mark growing and highly urbanised population, Commitment to Health and Safety Management
Green Mark Pearl Award was given out Pearl Awards – the biggest winner of this businesses face numerous challenges
to recognise developers and building new category. Its winning commercial such as the need to raise productivity CDL has been recognised for its excellence in health and
owners that actively engage tenants buildings include 7 & 9 Tampines Grande and increased expectations for corporate safety management by UK-based safety organisation, the
to use less energy through changes in and Manulife Centre for the Pearl Award, environmental stewardship to mitigate Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). On
behaviour and daily operations. There with City House as the only winner of the climate change. Greening buildings is key 15 July, CDL was presented the RoSPA President’s (10
are two tiers of the Award – Green Mark top-tier Pearl Prestige Award. to realising our vision of a clean, green, consecutive Golds) Award for Occupational Health and
Pearl and Green Mark Pearl Prestige. sustainable and smart nation.” Safety, under the Achievement Awards category. With a long-
A Green Mark Platinum building, standing and well-established presence, the RoSPA Awards
7 As one of Singapore’s biggest landlords, City House has achieved annual energy *Based on 2014’s average electricity tariff scheme recognises commitment to accident prevention in Jungceylon Shopping Mall is CDL’s retail mall located in the commercial 8
CDL has set a target to achieve a savings of about 1.9 million kWh of S$0.2559. organisations worldwide. area of Patong, Phuket Island, Thailand.
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Spirit of the SEA Games at
Mr Muhd Izdihar Latiff, a former
representative of the Singapore Silat
Federation’s National Youth Team.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts The hotel’s General Manager
Mr Benedict Ng said, “Silat is a
traditional Malay art of self-defence
practised as a martial art or accompanied
by drums as a ceremonial display or
dance. It is a popular sport here and in
neighbouring countries such as Malaysia,
Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei,
and the Philippines.”
The hotel also served energising
mocktails and healthy bento sets with
reduced oil, salt and sugar to boost
energy and promote healthy eating for
SEA Games visitors.
Going the Extra Mile at
Copthorne King’s Hotel
Singapore and M Hotel
Singapore
Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore
trained staff on personal grooming and
Team Singapore Netball Captain Ms Lin Qingyi (right) holding one of M Hotel’s Singapore specially
cultural etiquette to make sure the SEA customised SEA Games cupcakes with General Manager Ms Cecilia Lim. The hotel later presented
Games delegates feel at home in the team with a celebratory gift - a bottle of Champagne - after the team clinched its first-ever
the hotel. Gold Medal at the Games on 7 June 2015.
Over 50 staff and guests at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore took part in an interactive Silat demonstration at the hotel’s Promenade.
Pictured here in the first row from left is General Manager Mr Benedict Ng, Events Executive Mr Muhd Izdihar Latiff, and Assistant Engineer
Mr Mohd Shah.
“Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore is
representing not just the MHR brand,
but also Singapore as a whole. We are
In the recent 28th Southeast Asia (SEA) The properties were among the 20 These preparations included customised aiming to uphold our excellent service
Games 2015, three Millennium Hotels official SEA Games hotels located in welcome drinks and cupcakes for the quality, and ensure that our staff are
and Resorts (MHR) hotels in Singapore “village in a city”, a concept adopted by delegates, serving of halal food in the aware of the importance of looking neat
– Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel the Singapore SEA Games Organising kitchens, and even grooming workshops and behaving professionally in a way
Singapore, Copthorne King’s Hotel Committee to house athletes near the for staff on cultural behaviour and that is acceptable to all of our visitors,
Singapore and M Hotel Singapore, were Sports Hub. The arrangement aimed to etiquette of various countries. regardless of which country they may
appointed as official SEA Games Hotels. celebrate and showcase sports against come from,” said the Hotel’s General
the backdrop of Singapore’s stunning Silat Demonstration at Manager Ms Jeane Lim.
The hotels kicked off the SEA Games with city setting; and also to ensure Grand Copthorne Waterfront
a series of high-energy events to promote cost-effectiveness. Hotel Singapore In addition to pork-free F&B promotions
the sporting spirit among hotel staff at the hotel’s popular Penang Cuisine
and guests. More than 500 rooms across the three The Silat demonstration and workout, cafe Princess Terrace, the hotel team also
properties were booked for nearly 1,200 conducted at the Promenade prepared welcome drinks in a palette
Activities included an interactive Silat SEA Games participants of various teams of Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel of SEA Games colours to represent
demonstration that was held at The such as Pencak Silat, Sepak Takraw, Singapore, saw a turnout of nearly the multi-ethnicity and heritage of all
Promenade at the Grand Copthorne Netball, Basketball, Equestrian, Judo, 50 staff and hotel guests who were participants in the Games.
Waterfront Hotel, which served up Taekwondo and Bowling. keen to participate and learn more
customised cupcakes topped by flags about the sport. It was led by Grand The team at M Hotel Singapore helped
of SEA Games countries, and special Channelling the spirit and excitement Copthorne Waterfront’s staff – Assistant to raise the profile of the SEA Games
grooming and cultural etiquette of the Games, the hotels made special Engineer Mr Mohd Shah who is also by serving up customised cupcakes with
9 lessons to ensure guests feel at home preparations to welcome the delegates the Deputy President of the Singapore Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore General Manager Ms Jeane Lim and Princess Terrace’s F&B the teams’ respective country flags and 10
in the Games. and ensure that everyone feels at home. Silat Federation, and Events Executive Manager Mr Ivan Bun preparing special mocktails to welcome the Sepak Takraw teams. the SEA Games logo to hotel guests.
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An Award-
in the heart of the city, like a Japanese by Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR)
Millennium Hotel
Zen garden. Lighting, touch, texture, Chairman Mr Kwek Leng Beng. Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) is pleased to announce the
comfort, art and the environment, were all
Winning
opening of the 221-room Millennium Hotel Fujairah in the northern
considered carefully in the development The new 329-room hotel, built in emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
of the design concept. the heart of Ginza 4-Chome District,
Fujairah Opens
Design the famous entertainment-shopping The hotel is set to appeal to business and leisure travellers.
its Doors in the
Landscape stairs connect the lobby precinct, opened last December. Since
Approach
to the restaurant at the lower ground then it has been consistently enjoying an A 50-minute drive from Dubai, the 20-storey upscale hotel is
level, where a relaxed library with an over 80% average occupancy rate, and
Gulf of Oman
centrally located on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road in the Haleefat
atmosphere of a greenhouse creates rising room rates. area, near the beach, historic forts, and the heritage village. It also
a comfortable dining experience. The offers direct access to Fujairah Mall, the city’s latest retail destination.
Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel typical guestroom averaging 200 square “The performance is beyond
Tokyo Lands Design Award feet (sq ft) is spacious and efficiently expectations as a new hotel usually Designed with muted tones, elegant furnishings and large windows,
designed for comfort while larger rooms takes up to two years to have stable the rooms come with complimentary Wi-Fi and LCD TVs. Hotel
Opened last December, Millennium are about 350 sq ft in size. earnings and service performance,” facilities include a rooftop health club, an outdoor swimming pool, a
Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo added Mr Kwek said. gym, as well as saunas, steam rooms, treatment rooms and a Jacuzzi.
another accolade to its honours roll – an Rooms come with full amenities that
international interior design award by US- include a four-piece bathroom and an Ms Iwasaki said that on some days, her The array of F&B offerings at the hotel include all-day dining
based International Design Awards (IDA). independent toilet space. Large mural hotel will be fully booked. Leisure guests at Al Rihla, Joe’s Bar, Panero, and View Pool Bar. A signature
The IDA annual awards, now in its eighth artwork and special carpet design make up 70% of its guest list, the rest Mediterranean restaurant will soon be added and will offer
year, was held on 4 May at the Harmony complete the idea of the private garden being business travellers. Chinese and Lebanese, Turkish, Greek, Italian and Spanish cuisine.
Gold Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. in the guestrooms. “We are confident Taiwanese guests make up the biggest
that its modern Japanese and Western block of foreign guests with Americans Business travellers are also well catered for with four multifunctional
“It was a big surprise and will give my design blend will attract our guests,” and other Asians making up the rest. The Executive Club room is a spacious and contemporary oasis and flexible meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art
team a boost in confidence after the Ms Iwasaki added. The hotel enjoys strong support from that provides stunning views across Fujairah. technology.
hectic opening period. This will help give domestic travellers too.
us an edge over other hotels in Ginza,” Strong Performance Beyond
said Ms Ayako Iwasaki, General Manager Expectations Buildings like the Millennium Mitsui
of Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel.
Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel has put
Garden Hotel are restricted in height to
a maximum 14 floors so as to blend in Grand Hyatt Taipei
Unveils Brand New
The design approach to Millennium Mitsui in a scintillating performance in its first with the historic character of Ginza which
Garden Hotel was Asian Minimalism four months of operations, testament to enjoys a 24-hour buzz – an attraction to
with the aim of creating a private garden the foresight and well-timed investments Japanese and foreigners alike.
Makeover
The Grand Hyatt Taipei unveiled a brand new look on 23 April, after
an extensive renovation that began in August 2012. The hotel, which
first opened in 1990, is the first, true international luxury hotel in the
Located in the heart of Taipei’s commercial centre, the
capital and the most seasoned hotel in the city.
renovated Grant Hyatt Taipei welcomes guests with luxurious
redesigned rooms.
Each of the hotel’s 853 rooms and suites was stripped to the
fundamentals, redesigned and rebuilt. The renovations included
baths clad in marble, sophisticated lighting, muted colours, goose
down duvets, deep-soaking tubs, ample windows, textured walls
and suites modelled to feel like apartments.
The hotel’s guest rooms range in size from 33 to 40 square metres
(sqm) at the grand deluxe level, to more than 83 sqm in an executive
suite. The new presidential suite commands more than 221 sqm and
offers storybook views of the iconic Taipei 101 Tower.
Beyond the rooms, the all-new Grand Hyatt Taipei also boasts two
The hotel is at the heart of Ginza, opposite from
completely new restaurants – a Chinese restaurant, Yun Jin, and a
the famous Mitsukoshi department store, the
Kabuki-za Theatre, food, entertainment and Western venue, The Steakhouse; each a completely new concept
11 The panel behind the reception changes colours intermittently to enhance the “zen” atmosphere of luxury brands, household appliances, all within and a ground-up build. Yun Jin is Grand Hyatt Taipei’s new Chinese restaurant. 12
the hotel lobby. walking distance.
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Celebrating Singapore’s 1st UNESCO “CDL is proud to be part of the exciting mission that has achieved international recognition of
our cultural heritage in Singapore’s jubilee year. In celebration of CDL’s 50th anniversary in 2013
World Heritage Site and in support of the Gardens’ nomination bid as Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site,
CDL leveraged our green building expertise and gathered like-minded partners to develop the
CDL Green Gallery in the Gardens. We hope that this outstanding Gallery with its sustainable
infrastructure and nature-related exhibitions will capture the eco-imagination and raise the
The 156-year-old Singapore Botanic Gardens has been successfully inscribed as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. In support of the Gardens’ UNESCO bid, CDL has collaborated with National Parks appreciation of nature amongst visitors to the Gardens for many years to come.”
Board (NParks) since 2013 on both infrastructural enhancements and programmes to engage Mr Kwek Leng Joo
the community.
CDL Deputy Chairman
conjunction with the opening of the
SBG Heritage Museum and the CDL
Green Gallery in November 2013.
In celebration of the successful inscription,
CDL has planned two upcoming
initiatives, which aim to raise funds
for further education and outreach
programmes at the Gardens, as well as
in support of the preservation of heritage
in Singapore. They include a special
celebratory gala dinner to be held on 17
September at The St. Regis Singapore
and a limited edition coffee table book
that showcases the Gardens’ beloved
landmarks and biodiversity.
To celebrate the Gardens’ UNESCO World
Heritage Site inscription, Mr Lawrence Wong,
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Titled “Embrace – A Journey Through
and Second Minister for Communications and the Singapore Botanic Gardens”,
Information, launched NParks’ new exhibition the publication features images taken
titled “Botanical Inspirations”. The exhibition
Photographed by Mr Kwek, the Sundial Garden is one of the Gardens’ iconic landmarks featured in by Mr Kwek within the Gardens’
Developed as an extension to the SBG Heritage Museum on Holttum Lawn, the CDL Green Gallery showcases the Gardens’ rich orchid heritage
and SBG Heritage Museum were new infrastructural enhancements created in support of the and celebrates the National Orchid Garden’s the photo book, “Embrace – A Journey Through the Singapore Botanic Gardens”. lush grounds.
Gardens’ UNESCO bid in 2013. 20th anniversary. (Photo courtesy of NParks)
Tropical Splendour
In today’s fast-paced world, it is easy cultural history. The Gardens is also a the exhibits that are featured in
to forget our past. But heritage is an custodian of collective memories and an the SBG Heritage Museum, which
irreplaceable source of life and inspiration, enchanting green oasis loved by locals includes interactive exhibits and panels
an anchor that grounds people to our and tourists alike. that share little-known facts of the In conjunction with the ‘Botanical This is the first time that these pieces
beginnings and identity. Gardens’ rich heritage, as well as rare Inspirations’ showcase titled “Tropical from Dr Sherwood’s collection have
Since 2013, CDL has lent its support to artefacts including botanical books Splendour: Plant Portraits from the travelled to Southeast Asia.
The Singapore Botanic Gardens (SBG) the Gardens’ bid to be Singapore’s first and paintings. Shirley Sherwood Collection of
is indeed one such space in Singapore UNESCO World Heritage Site, through Contemporary Botanical Art” at the The exhibition will run from 10 July to
that reflects the city’s heritage, with a the creation of new amenities and An avid photographer, CDL Deputy Gardens, the latest exhibition at the 1 November, from Monday to Sunday
legacy that began in the days of colonial community engagement initiatives. Chairman Mr Kwek Leng Joo has CDL Green Gallery introduces visitors from 9 am to 6 pm, and is closed
Singapore. As the birthplace of plantation also been personally involved in the to the world of plants through on every last Tuesday of the month.
rubber, the Gardens has played an Developed and donated in-kind by inscription journey since early 2013, botanical art. Entrance is free.
integral role in Singapore’s economic, CDL, the 314 square metre CDL Green when he was invited to contribute
cultural and social development – and is Gallery @ SBG Heritage Museum is his photographs of the Gardens The exhibition features 55 highly For more details, visit www.sbg.org.sg.
a site that provides historical reference to Singapore’s first zero energy green for its inaugural presentation at the detailed illustrations representing
the nation’s “City in a Garden” vision. gallery and features botanical or 37th Session of the World Heritage works of 36 artists curated by Dr Shirley
“Sacred Lotus”(right), a watercolour painting
greening-related exhibits. Committee held in Phnom Penh, Sherwood, a collector of an extensive by Thai artist Phansakdi Chakkaphak, is
Today, it is an internationally renowned Cambodia, from 16 to 27 June 2013. range of contemporary botanical amongst the botanical illustrations showcased
13 tropical botanical institution and a popular Apart from creating the CDL Green This was later followed by the exhibition illustrations and author on botanical art. at the Tropical Splendour exhibition. 14
tourist attraction with rich natural and Gallery, CDL also contributed towards of some of these images held in
CARING CITY JUL 2015
CDL Deputy Chairman Re-elected as Incubator
Singapore and encourage the growth of an incubation hub to benefit social
social enterprises as a sustainable way to enterprise start-ups with easy access
address social needs. to office space, resources and business
President for Newly Renamed Global for Start-Up On 27 May, raiSE held its launch which
facilities in the Central Business
District area.
Compact Network Singapore Social was graced by President Tony Tan Keng
Yam. In conjunction with the event, the Supported by the Ministry of Social and
Enterprises
President also launched the 2015 edition Family Development, National Council
of the President’s Challenge Social for Social Service and Tote Board, raiSE
Enterprise Award. has seen its social enterprise members
grow from 100 to 300 since it was first
Having provided a pro-bono work space established. Today, the role of raiSE has
The Singapore Centre for Social for their staff at Republic Plaza since been scaled up to help social enterprises
Enterprise, raiSE, was set up to raise 2010, CDL was acknowledged as a achieve better social outcomes and be
awareness on social entrepreneurship corporate partner of raiSE since its set- commercially viable at the same time.
and garner support for social enterprises up as the Social Enterprise Association. raiSE will provide support through a
in Singapore. The vision of raiSE is to CDL has continued to support raiSE range of funding options such as grants
strengthen the social enterprise sector in by converting the pro-bono space into and investment.
CDL Deputy Chairman and President of Global Compact Network Singapore, Mr Kwek Leng Joo (fifth from left) and CDL Chief Sustainability Officer,
Ms Esther An (fifth from right), with some of the Compact’s newly elected management committee members.
The opening launch
of raiSE was graced
by President Tony Tan
Besides spearheading CDL’s At the AGM, it was also announced that of the pioneer Singapore signatories
Keng Yam; CDL has
sustainability journey, CDL Deputy Singapore Compact will be renamed of the UNGC to lend support to the continued to support
Chairman Mr Kwek Leng Joo has been Global Compact Network Singapore advancement of responsible corporate raiSE as a corporate
contributing actively to the business (the Compact) to reflect the strengthened citizenship in Singapore. With the partner.
and civic communities through many ties with the United Nations Global rebranding, the Compact will become
public appointments. Compact (UNGC). the Formal Network of the UNGC
in Singapore.
A Vision “Without a healthy planet,
To help promote Singapore’s The UNGC is a United Nations voluntary Conceived and edited by Mr Sim, this
sustainability agenda, Mr Kwek held initiative formed in 2000 to encourage Mr Kwek explained, “This rebranding is book is a compilation of essays from
there will not be any
a leadership position as President of businesses to adopt sustainable and significant as it reflects our commitment 26 of Singapore’s thought leaders on
Global Compact Network Singapore,
previously known as Singapore Compact
socially responsible policies. These policies
are aligned with the UNGC’s 10 universally
to strengthen our ties with the UNGC
and our adherence to its 10 principles
for an their aspirations for Singapore. In the
words of Mr Sim, the book is “a book
businesses or people.
Sustainability is fundamental
for Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR). Having held this position since
2012, Mr Kwek was reappointed on 18
accepted principles in the areas of human
rights, labour, environment and anti-
corruption. With over 12,000 corporate
of responsible business. This move will
help the society leverage on the UNGC’s
stronger brand name and allow us to tap
Eco-Nation about Singapore, by Singaporeans, for
Singaporeans”. Some notable essayists
are Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for
for the continued
development of any
country. It is hence crucial
June for a second three-year term at the participants and other stakeholders from on its global network, thought leadership Education, and Professor Tommy Koh,
Annual General Meeting (AGM). over 145 countries, the UNGC is the and resources. The new Compact will be CDL Deputy Chairman Mr Kwek Leng Joo Ambassador-At-Large for the Ministry of
for everyone to contribute
largest voluntary corporate responsibility in a better position to play a greater and has been a firm advocate of Corporate Foreign Affairs, who penned the foreword. to the development of our
Under Mr Kwek’s leadership, the initiative in the world. more effective role in promoting CSR Social Responsibility (CSR). He eco-nation, because we build
organisation has grown its membership amongst businesses in the global city was invited by Mr Joachim Sim, a tomorrow, today.”
to about 500 members and also As the national society promoting of Singapore.” local writer and editor, to share his
established the International Singapore sustainable development for businesses thoughts on sustainable developments Mr Kwek Leng Joo
Compact CSR Summit – which is into and stakeholders, Singapore Compact for A formal signing ceremony between the for Singapore’s future, in an SG50 Scan the QR code CDL Deputy Chairman
its seventh year, as the premier CSR CSR has been the focal point and network Compact and the UNGC will take place at commemorative book titled “Beyond to read the e-book An excerpt from his chapter “Eco-Nation
15 event for businesses and practitioners in body for the UNGC since its inception the upcoming International CSR Summit 50: Re-imagining Singapore”. online. of Tomorrow: A Developer’s Vision” 16
Singapore and the region. in 2005. In the same year, CDL was one on 25 August.
CARING CITY JUL 2015
Nurturing Socially Responsible Spreading Warmth while Raising Funds
Future Leaders Over 250 high-spirited staff volunteers Singapore, CDL also operated eight This year’s CFD raised close to S$1 million
across the CDL Group turned up in stalls selling an assortment of nostalgic through ticket sales and direct donations.
full force at the St. Joseph’s Institution snacks, local delights and premium These funds will go a long way towards
The inaugural Asia Pacific Student Leaders Forum (APSLF) 2015 Held in June, the key theme of the forum was “University Social
International to spread warmth and good baked goods. CBM Pte Ltd contributed helping Assisi Hospice fulfill its mission
gathered close to 90 student leaders, university policy-makers, Responsibility”. Students from various universities worked
cheer at the Assisi Hospice Charity Fun manpower and expertise in the areas of providing compassionate and quality
entrepreneurs and leading businesses from the region to foster together on ideas and proposals on addressing a range of
Day (CFD) 2015. of logistics, cleaning and waste palliative care for adults and children
a holistic understanding of how universities, private and public social issues, including climate change and access to education,
management, and security. with life-limiting illnesses.
sector partnerships can better prepare our youths as change among others.
Held on 14 June, this year’s CFD marks
agents of the future.
the 12th year that CDL has supported
CDL Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms Esther An was invited
the event as co-organiser, along with its
to share about CDL’s extensive youth engagement efforts
subsidiary CBM Pte Ltd.
in a discussion on “Social Collaboration: How Universities,
Corporations and Youths Will Shape the Future of Social
CDL helped to defray the operational
Problem Solving”.
cost of organising the CFD and
sponsored shopping vouchers for the
She was joined by a panel that comprised Ms Claire Chiang,
CFD’s hourly lucky draws. Together with Selling items in line
Senior Vice President of Banyan Tree, Ms Grace Sai,
its four sister Millennium Hotels and with the “kampong“
Co-founder of The HUB Singapore and Mr Wilson Ang, theme, CDL staff
Resorts hotels in Singapore – Copthorne
Founder of ECO Singapore. enthusiastically
King’s Hotel Singapore, Grand peddled their wares
Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, to CFD attendees, all
Elaborating on CDL’s sustained programmes in youth
M Hotel Singapore and Orchard Hotel for a good cause.
development and environmental conservation, Ms An
highlighted that CDL’s youth engagement efforts are motivated
by our long-term, stakeholder-centric vision and mission.
Through meaningful youth engagement, CDL hopes to nurture
Panelists shared their insights on social collaboration with the youths. a generation of socially responsible leaders with the potential
Pictured from left: Ms Esther An, CDL Chief Sustainability Officer,
Ms Claire Chiang, Senior Vice President of Banyan Tree, Ms Grace Sai,
to drive change and shape tomorrow’s markets by cultivating
Co-founder of The HUB Singapore, and Mr Wilson Ang, Founder of consumer preference for sustainable products and services
ECO Singapore. beginning today.
To Build a CDL Chief
Sustainability Officer
Low Carbon
Ms Esther An (third
from right) and the
other speakers at
Economy
the “Building a Low
Carbon Economy:
The Role of Business”
session.
Businesses in Singapore were urged to
adopt sustainable low carbon practices UN negotiations in Paris in December play and the opportunities available to
at the EU Climate Diplomacy Day held (COP21). The business community them, as well as the challenges they face.
on 17 June at the Central Public Library. plays a vital role in shaping economic
Organised by the European Union development and the transition to a Ms Esther An, CDL Chief Sustainability
and the missions of other EU member low carbon economy – the only way to Officer graced the sharing session
states, the event aims to raise as much secure sustainable economic growth “Building a Low Carbon Economy: The
awareness as possible on the issue of and prosperity. Role of Business”, as a panellist. She
climate change and the need for action. shared her thoughts on how CDL is
This event brought together the business already working with stakeholders to
2015 is a defining year for climate community in Singapore to discuss the adopt sustainability practices, and that
change as a new global climate benefits of low carbon economic growth, more work is needed to instill the future
17 agreement will be negotiated at the the role that business and NGOs can generation with an eco-conscious mindset. 18
CDL staff volunteers in high spirits at the CFD 2015. Over 250 employees volunteered their time at the annual Assisi carnival.CARING CITY JUL 2015
Race Against Food Waste Building Blocks for a Greener Tomorrow
In Singapore, buildings are responsible for one-third of energy use. In line with its ethos of “Conserving
as we Construct”, CDL supported two recent eco-outreach community initiatives that sought to inspire
greener living.
BiG Day Out
As part of a concerted effort to raise awareness about the
importance of green buildings and eco-living in the community,
the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and Singapore
Over 400 youth participants Green Building Council (SGBC) held a weekend carnival at
flagged off the CDL Dhoby Ghaut Green.
E-Generation Challenge
2015 at City Square Mall,
More than 2,000 visitors at the inaugural Build it Green (BiG) Day
Singapore’s First Eco-mall.
Out learnt about the importance of sustainable living through
10 stations featuring interactive and educational green-themed
games and activities. Guest-of-honour Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Senior Minister of State for National
In Singapore, the amount of food generation of leaders and will be the together to overcome the various puzzles, Development and Trade and Industry (centre), BCA CEO Dr John Keung
waste generated has increased key group of consumers in the future. the teams gained insights on the global (left) and SGBC President and CDL Group General Manager Mr Chia
During the launch on 27 June, Guest-of-Honour Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Ngiang Hong (right), jointly launched BiG Day Out by completing the
by about 48% over the past Through the various challenges, the scale of food wastage.
Senior Minister of State for National Development and Trade Singapore map with their green pledges (Photo courtesy of BCA).
10 years, from 531,500 tonnes participants have learnt that food waste
and Industry, commended seven organisations which pledged
in 2005 to 788,600 tonnes in can and must be tackled holistically in The CDL E-Generation Challenge
their support for the BCA Green Mark Portfolio Programme, an
2014. Food waste in Singapore terms of minimisation, redistribution 2015 was supported by the Building
initiative that encourages building tenants and landlords to green He presented certificates to these organisations, which included
is expected to rise further and recycling.” and Construction Authority, National
their premises by adopting energy-efficient features and other CDL, McDonald’s and NTUC Fairprice, that have committed to
with a larger population and Environment Agency, and the National
eco-fittings. green at least 20 of their tenant premises within three years.
greater affluence. Recognising During the event on 11 July, participants Parks Board. Event partners included City
food waste as a pressing travelled by green modes of transport Square Mall and Star Horizon Learning.
environmental issue, CDL has throughout the rally to overcome various
Reduce @ North West
adopted “Trace Your FOODprint” stations which involved both physical The inaugural competition in 2010 saw
as the theme for its annual challenges and knowledge-based puzzles. over 260 youths participating. To-date,
signature eco-race for youths into its sixth year, the CDL E-Generation
this year. Co-founder of The Food Bank Singapore, Challenge has reached out to some Households in the North West District The programme aims to see 10,000 The enhanced Reduce @ North West
Ms Nichol Ng said, “Reducing food 2,200 youths. will be going green for a good cause. households sign up for the energy audit programme was launched on 11 July
The CDL E-Generation Challenge waste requires partnership from different For every household that registers for a over the next three years. The combined by Mr Patrick Tay, Grassroots Adviser to
2015, co-presented with The Food stakeholders. The Food Bank Singapore six-month energy audit, a S$10 donation effort would save at least 130,000 kWh Nee Soon East Grassroots Organisations,
Bank Singapore, aims to foster greater is proud to partner CDL in this eco- will be channelled to defray the utility bill of energy, which is enough to power up with Dr Teo Ho Pin, Mayor of North West
consciousness about the environmental initiative that helps youths appreciate of a needy family through the new North close to 500 three-room flats for a month. District as Special Guest.
impact of food waste among over 400 the magnitude of this pressing issue. West Power Up Scheme.
participants aged 17 to 25 years old. We hope the participants will take home
meaningful tips on reducing food wastage Backed by a S$100,000 contribution
More importantly, the Challenge seeks within the whole supply chain.” from CDL, 600 needy households in
to cultivate a future generation of North West District will benefit from their
influencers to drive and advocate eco- CDL Team Escapes the neighbours’ green efforts over
friendly practices and habits for a more Hunger Game the next three years.
sustainable future.
To drive home the message on reducing This new Scheme is an enhancement to
CDL’s Chief Sustainability Officer, food wastage within CDL, the Group’s the Reduce @ North West programme,
Ms Esther An said, “Reducing and management and employees also came introduced in 2011, to educate and
recycling food waste is part of the together to form special teams that took This year, to drive home the message on
encourage residents living in North West
reducing food wastage within CDL, CDL Chief The event was graced by CDL Chief Sustainability Officer Ms Esther An (holding the banner,
Sustainable Singapore Blueprint’s a shot at the “Escape the Hunger Game”, Community District to do their part in
Sustainability Officer Ms Esther An (second fourth from left), Guest-of-Honour Mr Patrick Tay, Grassroots Adviser to Nee Soon East
19 goal towards a Zero Waste Nation. a day before the CDL E-Generation from left) and employees also took a shot at the fighting climate change and reducing Grassroots Organisations (holding the banner, fifth from left), and Special Guest Dr Teo Ho Pin, 20
Our youths represent Singapore’s next Challenge was held. Putting their heads Escape Room station. energy consumption. Mayor of North West District (holding the banner, third from right).You can also read
