Singapore, Singapore, May 03, 2023 - As part of its ongoing digitalisation efforts, CapitaLand is taking its shopping voucher, CapitaVoucher, fully digital. From 1 July 2023, physical CapitaVoucher(s) will no longer be accepted as a mode of payment at retailers across participating properties. This will be fully replaced by CapitaLand’s existing digital shopping voucher programme eCapitaVoucher, which is available through the CapitaStar app.

Consumers who currently hold physical CapitaVoucher(s) are encouraged to use them by 30 June 2023 at the 16 participating CapitaLand malls. Those who are unable to utilise their physical CapitaVoucher(s) by 30 June 2023 can convert them to STAR$® at an equivalent value from 2 May 2023 to 30 September 2023. The STAR$® can be used to exchange for eCapitaVoucher, merchant deals or carpark redemption vouchers on the CapitaStar app.

Consumers can convert their physical CapitaVoucher(s) to STAR$® at the customer service counters at 11 selected CapitaLand malls – Bedok Mall, Bugis Junction, IMM Building, JCube, ION Orchard, Junction 8, Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, Tampines Mall, Raffles City Singapore, SingPost Centre and Westgate. To participate in the conversion exercise, consumers will need to bring along their valid physical CapitaVoucher, have a CapitaStar membership account and download the CapitaStar app on their mobile device. All STAR$® issued from the conversion exercise will have a fixed expiry date on 30 June 2024.

Mr. Reuben Yong, Head of Digital Platforms, Retail &amp; Workspace (Singapore &amp; Malaysia), CapitaLand Investment, said: “We launched eCapitaVoucher in 2019 to complement and enhance the popularity of CapitaVoucher, and the digital shopping voucher programme soon took off. Consumers relish the convenience of buying and gifting eCapitaVoucher 24 hours daily, receiving timely reminders about voucher expiry dates and redeeming their vouchers at various cashier points through the CapitaStar app. Meanwhile, retailers gain access to a faster, more accurate and fuss-free voucher reimbursement process with a significant reduction in paperwork. In 2022, sales of eCapitaVoucher grew by 29% year-on-year, and more than S$280 million of tenant sales were attributed to the usage of eCapitaVoucher as a payment mode.”

“With the increasing consumer and retailer acceptance of eCapitaVoucher, it is timely to take CapitaVoucher fully digital as part of our overall strategy to enhance the digital capabilities of CapitaStar in providing value-adding services for consumers and retailers alike. We will continue to innovate and reinforce eCapitaVoucher’s popularity as Singapore’s most widely accepted digital shopping voucher,” added Mr Yong.

eCapitaVoucher is a key offering of CapitaStar, a popular lifestyle rewards programme in Singapore by CapitaLand with over 1.4 million members. eCapitaVoucher is currently accepted at over 3,200 stores across 28 participating properties, which include the newly opened Sengkang Grand Mall. Since 10 April 2023, eCapitaVoucher is also accepted at shopping malls under the Cuscaden Peak Investments Private Limited portfolio, namely Paragon, The Clementi Mall, The Rail Mall and The Seletar Mall.

eCapitaVoucher can be purchased or exchanged with STAR$® earned on purchases made at participating stores on the CapitaStar app. It can be also purchased by corporate customers via the eCapitaVoucher Corporate Portal, which supports corporate customers making one-time purchases, or eCapitaVoucher Partner Portal for those making recurring purchases.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h1>CapitaVoucher to Go Fully Digital from 1 July 2023</h1>Acceptance of physical CapitaVoucher as a payment mode will cease from 1 July 2023; Consumers can convert physical CapitaVoucher(s) to STAR$® at 11 selected CapitaLand malls from 2 May to 30 September 2023.Singapore, Singapore, May 03, 2023 - As part of its ongoing digitalisation efforts, CapitaLand is taking its shopping voucher, CapitaVoucher, fully digital. From 1 July 2023, physical CapitaVoucher(s) will no longer be accepted as a mode of payment at retailers across participating properties. This will be fully replaced by CapitaLand’s existing digital shopping voucher programme eCapitaVoucher, which is available through the CapitaStar app.Consumers who currently hold physical CapitaVoucher(s) are encouraged to use them by 30 June 2023 at the 16 participating CapitaLand malls. Those who are unable to utilise their physical CapitaVoucher(s) by 30 June 2023 can convert them to STAR$® at an equivalent value from 2 May 2023 to 30 September 2023. The STAR$® can be used to exchange for eCapitaVoucher, merchant deals or carpark redemption vouchers on the CapitaStar app.Consumers can convert their physical CapitaVoucher(s) to STAR$® at the customer service counters at 11 selected CapitaLand malls – Bedok Mall, Bugis Junction, IMM Building, JCube, ION Orchard, Junction 8, Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, Tampines Mall, Raffles City Singapore, SingPost Centre and Westgate. To participate in the conversion exercise, consumers will need to bring along their valid physical CapitaVoucher, have a CapitaStar membership account and download the CapitaStar app on their mobile device. All STAR$® issued from the conversion exercise will have a fixed expiry date on 30 June 2024.Mr. Reuben Yong, Head of Digital Platforms, Retail &amp; Workspace (Singapore &amp; Malaysia), CapitaLand Investment, said: “We launched eCapitaVoucher in 2019 to complement and enhance the popularity of CapitaVoucher, and the digital shopping voucher programme soon took off. Consumers relish the convenience of buying and gifting eCapitaVoucher 24 hours daily, receiving timely reminders about voucher expiry dates and redeeming their vouchers at various cashier points through the CapitaStar app. Meanwhile, retailers gain access to a faster, more accurate and fuss-free voucher reimbursement process with a significant reduction in paperwork. In 2022, sales of eCapitaVoucher grew by 29% year-on-year, and more than S$280 million of tenant sales were attributed to the usage of eCapitaVoucher as a payment mode.”“With the increasing consumer and retailer acceptance of eCapitaVoucher, it is timely to take CapitaVoucher fully digital as part of our overall strategy to enhance the digital capabilities of CapitaStar in providing value-adding services for consumers and retailers alike. We will continue to innovate and reinforce eCapitaVoucher’s popularity as Singapore’s most widely accepted digital shopping voucher,” added Mr Yong.eCapitaVoucher is a key offering of CapitaStar, a popular lifestyle rewards programme in Singapore by CapitaLand with over 1.4 million members. eCapitaVoucher is currently accepted at over 3,200 stores across 28 participating properties, which include the newly opened Sengkang Grand Mall. Since 10 April 2023, eCapitaVoucher is also accepted at shopping malls under the Cuscaden Peak Investments Private Limited portfolio, namely Paragon, The Clementi Mall, The Rail Mall and The Seletar Mall.eCapitaVoucher can be purchased or exchanged with STAR$® earned on purchases made at participating stores on the CapitaStar app. It can be also purchased by corporate customers via the eCapitaVoucher Corporate Portal, which supports corporate customers making one-time purchases, or eCapitaVoucher Partner Portal for those making recurring purchases.&nbsp;&nbsp;CapitaLand Investment's (CLI) business model adopts an integrated investment approach that creates sustainable value for our shareholders. Our two key business platforms are supported by three synergistic growth drivers: Fund Management, Lodging Management and Capital Management.
Our Fee-Income Related Business (FRB) comprises Listed Funds Management, Private Funds Management and Lodging Management. Together, they provide a steadily growing, recurring fee-based revenue stream.
Our Real Estate Investment Business (REIB) generates a stable flow of rental income from our global portfolio of commercial and lodging assets and is also a source of assets for CLI's managed investment vehicles. 
Combined, both the FRB and REIB business platforms provide CLI with a path to continued growth. CapitaLand Investment Limited
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Acceptance of physical CapitaVoucher as a payment mode will cease from 1 July 2023; Consumers can convert physical CapitaVoucher(s) to STAR$® at 11 selected CapitaLand malls from 2 May to 30 September 2023.

CapitaVoucher to Go Fully Digital from 1 July 2023

- As national leaders seek proof of progress towards net zero goals, they are calling on building owners to set goals, track progress, and report transparently against targets.

-&nbsp;Accurate carbon footprint assessment, target-setting, reduction management, and tracking are paramount, as climate disclosures become mandatory not only for building certification and environmental reporting, but also for financial regulation.

- Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor uses advanced digital data collection and analytics to enable building owners to manage scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist in reporting for major certification and compliance frameworks.

SINGAPORE,&nbsp;March 15, 2023&nbsp;/PRNewswire/ -- Finally, building managers can put away the complicated spreadsheets, and use a single digital dashboard to assess carbon footprints, set targets, and manage and track emissions.&nbsp;<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3333930-1&amp;h=3565008347&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnsoncontrols.com%2F&amp;a=Johnson+Controls" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Johnson Controls</a>&nbsp;(NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, announces&nbsp;Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor, which uses digitally automated data collection and analytics to manage and track scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist building owners in reporting for certification and compliance frameworks. Organizations can manage single-building emissions targets around the world, and also aggregate global building data to optimize buildings and support reporting on enterprise-wide climate targets.

As regulators seek proof of progress towards net zero goals, they are calling on building owners to provide reliable emissions reporting. Accurate carbon footprint assessment, target-setting, tracking and management are paramount, as climate disclosures become mandatory not only for building certification and environmental reporting, but also for financial regulation. Yet, organizations struggle to collect, analyze and operationalize the data, given disparate data sources and varying local conditions. The vast number of different reporting frameworks adds to the complexity.

OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor provides an all-in-one tool for carbon footprint assessment, target setting, emissions management, and tracking. In addition, it aggregates data across a global building portfolio, to deliver insights on reducing building emissions and assist in accurate and transparent global reporting, while saving the time and money normally spent on complicated calculations and spreadsheets. Net Zero Advisor automatically extracts data from monthly utility bills, on-site renewable energy sources, and local emissions factors, including the local power grid contribution. Based on that data, it calculates scope 1 and 2 emissions. It then factors in credits and carbon offsets, and calculates total net emissions for each building site. Aggregating and analyzing data across a global portfolio of buildings, Net Zero Advisor can also provide carbon footprint transparency at an enterprise-wide level. Net Zero Advisor can help building owners assign measurable targets for energy, energy use intensity, emissions, and emissions intensity for each building, and then manage and summarize climate progress for the entire portfolio.

Whether for individual buildings or for a global portfolio, that clarity enables building owners to set and manage long-term emissions and energy plans, which can align with national building standards, global building certification standards, and also science-based targets and other emissions reduction commitments. This provides a clearer, more transparent source of data and tracking to support companies' disclosure of their progress toward their emissions reduction goals for financial regulators as well.

The Net Zero Advisor is available as a subscription service, so that building owners can install it and start working towards their climate targets, with very limited upfront costs. It can also be installed as part of a comprehensive "Net Zero as a Service" plan. The Net Zero Advisor application belongs to Johnson Controls OpenBlue, the global building market's most comprehensive suite of connected solutions, which breaks down system siloes, to manage building-wide optimization. OpenBlue can pinpoint inefficient equipment and spaces that are contributing to emissions or waste, and initiate system optimization, supporting progress towards emissions goals set in the Net Zero Advisor. OpenBlue can manage the overall health and sustainability of a building, from air quality and water use, to energy, emissions, and waste reduction.

Vijay Sankaran, Chief Technology Officer at Johnson Controls, says: "Given the urgency of climate action, and the fact that buildings contribute nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, businesses across the globe will be seeking to reduce and report on emissions for buildings they own or occupy. The Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor offers an easy, all-in-one tool for managing emissions, while saving time, effort, and money. For both businesses and national leaders, this marks a critical milestone in achieving net zero progress."

At Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.

Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.

Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world's largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.

Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3705022-1&amp;h=1209007895&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnsoncontrols.com%2F&amp;a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnsoncontrols.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.johnsoncontrols.com</a>&nbsp;for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms.

Johnson Controls OpenBlue suite of solutions adds state-of-the-art IoT capabilities to existing building systems using AI-powered remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance to manage changing conditions like occupancy levels, indoor air quality and weather and provide advanced risk assessments. OpenBlue leverages secure-edge gateways to efficiently gather data across building systems and assets and securely move that data to the cloud. Building managers get actionable insights on saving energy costs, reducing carbon emissions, and increasing occupancy wellbeing so they can manage operations holistically. Johnson Controls' proven solutions are helping customers create world-class buildings that serve people and the planet.

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<h1>Building Managers Can Digitally Assess Carbon Footprints, Set Emissions Targets, Manage Emissions, and Track Progress for Reporting</h1>- As national leaders seek proof of progress towards net zero goals, they are calling on building owners to set goals, track progress, and report transparently against targets.-&nbsp;Accurate carbon footprint assessment, target-setting, reduction management, and tracking are paramount, as climate disclosures become mandatory not only for building certification and environmental reporting, but also for financial regulation.- Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor uses advanced digital data collection and analytics to enable building owners to manage scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist in reporting for major certification and compliance frameworks.SINGAPORE,&nbsp;March 15, 2023&nbsp;/PRNewswire/ -- Finally, building managers can put away the complicated spreadsheets, and use a single digital dashboard to assess carbon footprints, set targets, and manage and track emissions.&nbsp;<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3333930-1&amp;h=3565008347&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnsoncontrols.com%2F&amp;a=Johnson+Controls" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Johnson Controls</a>&nbsp;(NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, announces&nbsp;Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor, which uses digitally automated data collection and analytics to manage and track scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist building owners in reporting for certification and compliance frameworks. Organizations can manage single-building emissions targets around the world, and also aggregate global building data to optimize buildings and support reporting on enterprise-wide climate targets.<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/33308_JC_OBEM_Net_Zero_Advisor_Press_Release_Graphic_JH_1.jpg" alt="Image"/>As regulators seek proof of progress towards net zero goals, they are calling on building owners to provide reliable emissions reporting. Accurate carbon footprint assessment, target-setting, tracking and management are paramount, as climate disclosures become mandatory not only for building certification and environmental reporting, but also for financial regulation. Yet, organizations struggle to collect, analyze and operationalize the data, given disparate data sources and varying local conditions. The vast number of different reporting frameworks adds to the complexity.OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor provides an all-in-one tool for carbon footprint assessment, target setting, emissions management, and tracking. In addition, it aggregates data across a global building portfolio, to deliver insights on reducing building emissions and assist in accurate and transparent global reporting, while saving the time and money normally spent on complicated calculations and spreadsheets. Net Zero Advisor automatically extracts data from monthly utility bills, on-site renewable energy sources, and local emissions factors, including the local power grid contribution. Based on that data, it calculates scope 1 and 2 emissions. It then factors in credits and carbon offsets, and calculates total net emissions for each building site. Aggregating and analyzing data across a global portfolio of buildings, Net Zero Advisor can also provide carbon footprint transparency at an enterprise-wide level. Net Zero Advisor can help building owners assign measurable targets for energy, energy use intensity, emissions, and emissions intensity for each building, and then manage and summarize climate progress for the entire portfolio.Whether for individual buildings or for a global portfolio, that clarity enables building owners to set and manage long-term emissions and energy plans, which can align with national building standards, global building certification standards, and also science-based targets and other emissions reduction commitments. This provides a clearer, more transparent source of data and tracking to support companies' disclosure of their progress toward their emissions reduction goals for financial regulators as well.The Net Zero Advisor is available as a subscription service, so that building owners can install it and start working towards their climate targets, with very limited upfront costs. It can also be installed as part of a comprehensive "Net Zero as a Service" plan. The Net Zero Advisor application belongs to Johnson Controls OpenBlue, the global building market's most comprehensive suite of connected solutions, which breaks down system siloes, to manage building-wide optimization. OpenBlue can pinpoint inefficient equipment and spaces that are contributing to emissions or waste, and initiate system optimization, supporting progress towards emissions goals set in the Net Zero Advisor. OpenBlue can manage the overall health and sustainability of a building, from air quality and water use, to energy, emissions, and waste reduction.Vijay Sankaran, Chief Technology Officer at Johnson Controls, says: "Given the urgency of climate action, and the fact that buildings contribute nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, businesses across the globe will be seeking to reduce and report on emissions for buildings they own or occupy. The Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor offers an easy, all-in-one tool for managing emissions, while saving time, effort, and money. For both businesses and national leaders, this marks a critical milestone in achieving net zero progress."About Johnson Controls&nbsp;At Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world's largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3705022-1&amp;h=1209007895&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnsoncontrols.com%2F&amp;a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnsoncontrols.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.johnsoncontrols.com</a>&nbsp;for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms.About OpenBlueJohnson Controls OpenBlue suite of solutions adds state-of-the-art IoT capabilities to existing building systems using AI-powered remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance to manage changing conditions like occupancy levels, indoor air quality and weather and provide advanced risk assessments. OpenBlue leverages secure-edge gateways to efficiently gather data across building systems and assets and securely move that data to the cloud. Building managers get actionable insights on saving energy costs, reducing carbon emissions, and increasing occupancy wellbeing so they can manage operations holistically. Johnson Controls' proven solutions are helping customers create world-class buildings that serve people and the planet.<a href="https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/openblue" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/openblue</a><img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/Johnson_Controls.jpg" alt="Image"/>

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Building Managers Can Digitally Assess Carbon Footprints, Set Emissions Targets, Manage Emissions, and Track Progress for Reporting

Singapore EXPO, the country's largest purpose-built MICE facility, is taking firm strides towards achieving Net Zero by 2024 with the largest single-site solar rooftop installation in&nbsp;Singapore, as well as the development of the largest electric vehicle charging hub in the eastern part of&nbsp;Singapore. The projects are a significant boost to the venue's sustainability infrastructure and will enable it to become&nbsp;Asia's&nbsp;first MICE venue running on clean energy. Singapore EXPO is managed by Constellar.

With over 17,000 photovoltaic panels installed on the rooftops of 10 exhibition halls and convention wing, Singapore EXPO would be the country's largest single-site solar panel installation at a total estimated size of about 6.5 football fields. In a Singaporean context, the energy generated from these panels can power 4,000 units of HDB 3-room flats (at 68 square metres per flat) for a year. The installation is expected to be completed in&nbsp;October 2023&nbsp;and once completed, it will replace conventional energy consumption at Singapore EXPO with renewable energy.

As events and communities return to Singapore EXPO, the venue is also enabling a more sustainable way to travel. Shell will be installing 20 Shell Recharge electric vehicle charging points at Singapore EXPO's carparks, making this the largest charging hub in the eastern part of&nbsp;Singapore. 20 drivers can charge at any single point of time while attending events or enjoying the F&amp;B offerings at Singapore EXPO.

Sustainability has been a continuous journey for Singapore EXPO since 2012 when its meetings and convention wing became the first MICE venue in&nbsp;Singapore&nbsp;to receive the BCA Green Mark Platinum Award. It has accelerated its efforts in the past year as sustainability considerations from travel, meeting and event professionals have grown in importance towards their selection of service providers including venues.

Last year Constellar pledged its commitment to the 'Net Zero Carbon Events" initiative by the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) and also joined the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/Singapore-Tourism-Board-inks-three-new-partnerships-to-boost-MICE-recovery-and-sustainability.html.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Global MICE Sustainability Alliance</a>&nbsp;to explore solutions for green events, develop relevant MICE sustainability standards and accelerate adoption of green practices. As part of the Alliance's efforts, Constellar will also be piloting waste measurement methodologies at BuildTech Asia, a Constellar event, from&nbsp;28-30 March 2023, as well as Food &amp; Hotel Asia 2024. Both events will be held at Singapore EXPO.

Adding on to the earlier BCA Green Mark Platinum Award for the meetings and conventions wing, Singapore EXPO has also just been awarded the same award for the ten exhibition halls in&nbsp;February 2023. Other initiatives that Singapore EXPO is also embarking on include implementing urban farming on the rooftop of the convention wing by&nbsp;October 2023. The latter complements the venue's current food waste management initiatives, as well as the operation of a food digestor at Timbre+ food park to turn food waste into water that can be discharged into the public sewage system and thus reducing carbon footprint from transporting the food waste for disposal.

Mr&nbsp;Chua Wee Phong, Chief Executive (Venues), Constellar, said: "We are proud to support&nbsp;Singapore's&nbsp;vision to become&nbsp;Asia Pacific's&nbsp;leading sustainable MICE destination by 2030. It's important to invest in both our physical infrastructure as well as develop the necessary skillsets in our people in our journey to Net Zero, so that we can create a strong foundation to build, sustain and scale our sustainability initiatives. Education is a focus area this year as we learn and share about industry standards and reporting with our eco-system of communities including event organisers. We want to support them in their sustainability journey, and to create impact with scale."

Doong Shiwen, General Manager of Shell Mobility Singapore, said, "We are glad to partner with Singapore Expo in their sustainability journey. We want to deliver more and cleaner energy solutions, and electric mobility is one of the solutions that can meet the growing demand for transport in a lower-carbon world. With the largest EV charging hub in the eastern part of&nbsp;Singapore, we are extending Shell Recharge to more customers and hope to encourage even more drivers to embrace EVs."

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Constellar connects a global eco-system of event partners and consumers through a holistic portfolio of intellectual property (IP) in the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. As&nbsp;Asia's&nbsp;partner of reference for curating innovative event and venue experiences, Constellar activates impactful networks to bring global markets, businesses and consumers together for sustainable growth. With our expertise and dedication, we are invested in helping you build trusted relationships with stakeholders for the long term and enabling cross-industry collaboration through world-class audience engagement solutions. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://constellar.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">constellar.co</a>&nbsp;for more information.

<h1>Singapore EXPO on a mission to achieve Net Zero by 2024</h1>Singapore EXPO, the country's largest purpose-built MICE facility, is taking firm strides towards achieving Net Zero by 2024 with the largest single-site solar rooftop installation in&nbsp;Singapore, as well as the development of the largest electric vehicle charging hub in the eastern part of&nbsp;Singapore. The projects are a significant boost to the venue's sustainability infrastructure and will enable it to become&nbsp;Asia's&nbsp;first MICE venue running on clean energy. Singapore EXPO is managed by Constellar.<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/Solar_Panel_Installation_At_EXPO_3.jpg" alt="Image"/>With over 17,000 photovoltaic panels installed on the rooftops of 10 exhibition halls and convention wing, Singapore EXPO would be the country's largest single-site solar panel installation at a total estimated size of about 6.5 football fields. In a Singaporean context, the energy generated from these panels can power 4,000 units of HDB 3-room flats (at 68 square metres per flat) for a year. The installation is expected to be completed in&nbsp;October 2023&nbsp;and once completed, it will replace conventional energy consumption at Singapore EXPO with renewable energy.As events and communities return to Singapore EXPO, the venue is also enabling a more sustainable way to travel. Shell will be installing 20 Shell Recharge electric vehicle charging points at Singapore EXPO's carparks, making this the largest charging hub in the eastern part of&nbsp;Singapore. 20 drivers can charge at any single point of time while attending events or enjoying the F&amp;B offerings at Singapore EXPO.Sustainability has been a continuous journey for Singapore EXPO since 2012 when its meetings and convention wing became the first MICE venue in&nbsp;Singapore&nbsp;to receive the BCA Green Mark Platinum Award. It has accelerated its efforts in the past year as sustainability considerations from travel, meeting and event professionals have grown in importance towards their selection of service providers including venues.Last year Constellar pledged its commitment to the 'Net Zero Carbon Events" initiative by the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) and also joined the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/media-centre/media-releases/Singapore-Tourism-Board-inks-three-new-partnerships-to-boost-MICE-recovery-and-sustainability.html.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Global MICE Sustainability Alliance</a>&nbsp;to explore solutions for green events, develop relevant MICE sustainability standards and accelerate adoption of green practices. As part of the Alliance's efforts, Constellar will also be piloting waste measurement methodologies at BuildTech Asia, a Constellar event, from&nbsp;28-30 March 2023, as well as Food &amp; Hotel Asia 2024. Both events will be held at Singapore EXPO.Adding on to the earlier BCA Green Mark Platinum Award for the meetings and conventions wing, Singapore EXPO has also just been awarded the same award for the ten exhibition halls in&nbsp;February 2023. Other initiatives that Singapore EXPO is also embarking on include implementing urban farming on the rooftop of the convention wing by&nbsp;October 2023. The latter complements the venue's current food waste management initiatives, as well as the operation of a food digestor at Timbre+ food park to turn food waste into water that can be discharged into the public sewage system and thus reducing carbon footprint from transporting the food waste for disposal.Mr&nbsp;Chua Wee Phong, Chief Executive (Venues), Constellar, said: "We are proud to support&nbsp;Singapore's&nbsp;vision to become&nbsp;Asia Pacific's&nbsp;leading sustainable MICE destination by 2030. It's important to invest in both our physical infrastructure as well as develop the necessary skillsets in our people in our journey to Net Zero, so that we can create a strong foundation to build, sustain and scale our sustainability initiatives. Education is a focus area this year as we learn and share about industry standards and reporting with our eco-system of communities including event organisers. We want to support them in their sustainability journey, and to create impact with scale."Doong Shiwen, General Manager of Shell Mobility Singapore, said, "We are glad to partner with Singapore Expo in their sustainability journey. We want to deliver more and cleaner energy solutions, and electric mobility is one of the solutions that can meet the growing demand for transport in a lower-carbon world. With the largest EV charging hub in the eastern part of&nbsp;Singapore, we are extending Shell Recharge to more customers and hope to encourage even more drivers to embrace EVs."Media Assets for Download:&nbsp;<a href="https://ter.li/r8yxhc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://ter.li/r8yxhc</a>Please credit all images to "Constellar"About ConstellarConstellar connects a global eco-system of event partners and consumers through a holistic portfolio of intellectual property (IP) in the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. As&nbsp;Asia's&nbsp;partner of reference for curating innovative event and venue experiences, Constellar activates impactful networks to bring global markets, businesses and consumers together for sustainable growth. With our expertise and dedication, we are invested in helping you build trusted relationships with stakeholders for the long term and enabling cross-industry collaboration through world-class audience engagement solutions. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://constellar.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">constellar.co</a>&nbsp;for more information.<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/EV_charging_at_Singapore_EXPO_1.jpg" alt="Image"/>