Sustainable Campus
We aim to create a sustainable campus where responsible consumption and waste management become integral practices for staff and students. Through regular activities, we seek to embed sustainable principles not only on campus but also into the fabric of daily living. Our new Punggol Campus has also been constructed with sustainability in mind, featuring various energy and water efficiency features, while preserving an existing forest space.
Enhancing Infrastructure
SIT has enhanced its infrastructure to reduce electricity and water consumption. We are also tracking how resources are utilised and setting clear goals to minimise our carbon footprint.
All offices across the six existing SIT campuses have attained the Eco Office Certification awarded by the Singapore Environment Council.
Light fittings using LEDs at SIT@Dover Campus basketball court
Some enhancements we have made to our campus include replacing light fittings with LED fittings.
Hybrid cooling concept at SIT@Dover Campus
We also maintain ambient indoor air temperature at a comfortable 25°C, and have implemented hybrid cooling by installing fans.
Working Towards Zero Waste
SIT aims to reduce our waste generation and work towards being a zero-waste campus.
SIT staff and students segregating food waste at SIT@Dover Campus
We have deployed food waste bins to collect food waste that gets digested in a composter and used as fertiliser for campus greenery.
Transparent segregated recycling bins at SIT@Dover Campus
We have also deployed transparent segregated recycling bins to reduce contamination and increase the recycling rate of materials such as metal cans, plastic bottles, and paper.
Inculcating Sustainability as a Core Value
SIT’s core values support the University’s vision and mission. They underpin all our actions – from educating our students, to undertaking our research and shaping our policies and operations.
SIT staff and students at Chye Thiam Maintenance’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at Sungei Kadut
Sustainability is one of our core values, and we promote a culture of sustainability through events, workshops and e-newsletters to engage our staff and students.
A sustainability module has also been made available for staff to take up as part of their Learning and Development training.
Planning for the Future
Sustainability remains at the heart of the planning of our new Punggol Campus.
Artist’s impression of Heritage Trail view
SIT’s new Punggol Campus situated by the waterfront preserves an existing forest along the Heritage Trail that forms a park in the campus. All buildings have been awarded the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Platinum, reflecting SIT’s strong commitment to safeguarding the environment. Punggol Campus will also be home to two Super Low Energy (SLE) buildings.
Artist’s impression of a feature pond with lush landscaping at the main entrance to SIT Punggol Campus (East Zone)
In 2022, SIT was awarded the significant Active Beautiful Clean (ABC) Waters Certified (Gold) Award for our rain harvesting and sustainable stormwater management efforts that will be integrated into our campus.
Learn more about SIT’s new Punggol Campus.