Singapore launches decarbonisation playbook for manufacturers

It supports over 5,000 manufacturers.


DBS Bank, the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), Ernst & Young LLP (EY), and Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) have launched a decarbonisation playbook for the manufacturing sector in Singapore.

The guide, titled Decarbonisation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Manufacturers to a Low-Carbon Future, is supported by Enterprise Singapore and SkillsFuture Singapore and aims to help manufacturers take clear, practical steps towards net-zero emissions.

The playbook targets over 5,000 manufacturing companies and 1,600 learners from NYP’s full-time and continuing education programmes. It provides tools and strategies to help businesses and future workers adopt sustainable practices.

Manufacturing is one of Singapore’s largest sources of carbon emissions, contributing 49% of national greenhouse gas emissions in 2022.

A recent survey of more than 70 manufacturers found that 80% were still early in their sustainability journey and 65% lacked visibility over their emissions.

In response, DBS and SMF teamed up with EY and NYP to create a playbook informed by real industry feedback and backed by financial, technical, and educational expertise.

The playbook features the “DECARB” framework—six steps to help companies identify emissions sources, assess reduction opportunities, build business cases, implement changes, strengthen internal skills, and plan long-term strategies.

It includes real case studies and industry examples for direct application.

NYP will integrate the playbook into its diploma and adult learning courses, reaching 1,000 full-time students, 220 part-time learners, and 438 companies under its Alliance for Sustainability Innovation.

To drive adoption, DBS, SMF, EY, and NYP will also host hands-on workshops to help manufacturers implement the playbook. It adds to existing support such as DBS’ ESG Ready Programme, which offers sustainability planning and green financing, and SMF’s CSO-as-a-Service, which provides companies with in-house sustainability expertise.