Empowering science means taking responsibility for the world we operate in. Our ESG commitment spans climate action, people, and governance, grounded in data and driven by purpose.
Our commitment to environmental responsibility, social impact, and ethical governance. Discover how we are reducing emissions, empowering people, and building a sustainable future for science.
ESG Framework : Three pillars, one direction
Our sustainability strategy is structured around three core dimensions of ESG. Each addresses a different aspect of long-term, responsible business practice, and together they form the foundation of how we operate, report, and improve.
Pillar 1: Environmental
Managing our environmental footprint
We measure and work to reduce the environmental impact of our operations, from energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions to water use and waste management. Our approach is guided by internationally recognised frameworks and grounded in real operational data collected across all sites.
Pillar 2: Social
People at the centre of what we do
A safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace is foundational to how we operate. We track and continuously improve labour practices, employee health and safety standards, training investment, and ethical supply chain requirements. Our people data is collected, structured, and reported with the same rigour as our environmental metrics.
Pillar 3: Governance
Ethics and accountability built in
Strong governance underpins everything we do. From board composition and anti-corruption policies to whistleblowing mechanisms and regulatory compliance, we hold ourselves to clear standards and report transparently on how those standards are being met.
Climate Action : Measuring what matters
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions requires full visibility across all scopes of activity, from the fuel in our vehicles to the electricity we purchase and the travel our teams undertake. We follow the GHG Protocol framework to calculate, track, and report our emissions across Scope 1, 2, and selected Scope 3 categories.
Scope 1: Direct Emissions
Direct emissions from our operations
Fuel combustion from company-owned and leased vehicles, and on-site energy use where we have full operational control. Data is collected from fuel bills and consumption logs in both litres and distance travelled.
Scope 2: Indirect Emissions
Purchased energy emissions
Electricity, heating, and cooling are consumed across our facilities. Tracked through metered usage records and electricity bills, reported in cumulative kilowatt-hours (kWh).
Scope 3: Value Chain Emissions
Upstream and downstream emissions
Business travel, employee commuting, waste disposal, and water consumption, capturing the broader impact of how we operate beyond our direct facilities. Data is sourced from air travel logs, commuting surveys, waste invoices, and water bills.
Our Climate Roadmap
Key milestones on our path to a lower-carbon, more responsible operation.
Milestone 1 (2026)
First ESG Report published. Establishing our emissions baseline across Scope 1, 2, and selected Scope 3 categories for both SPD Scientific and QT Instruments.
Milestone 2 (2026)
GHG emissions calculator deployed. Using a dedicated ESG platform to accurately compute and track emission intensity per SGD million of revenue, in line with GHG Protocol methodology.
Milestone 3 (Near-term)
Science-aligned reduction targets. Setting near-term, data-driven reduction goals for Scope 1 and 2 emissions across all operational sites.
Milestone 4 (Long-term)
Net-zero ambition. Working towards long-term carbon neutrality across our value chain, consistent with global climate science and international commitments.
Data and Metrics
Data and Metrics
Our ESG data collection spans environmental, social, and governance indicators. It is structured for transparency, designed for comparability, and validated for accuracy before any figures are reported.
Environmental Data We Collect
- Fuel consumption logs (litres and kilometres travelled)
- Electricity usage in kWh across all sites
- Water consumption bills and records
- Waste disposal logs and weight records
- Business air travel logs
- Employee commuting data
- Emission intensity per SGD million of revenue
Social Data We Collect
- Employee headcount by age group and gender
- New hire and staff turnover rates
- Work-related injury, illness, and fatality records
- Training hours by employee category
- Diversity and inclusion HR policies
- Supplier ESG due diligence and screening records
- OHSAS and ISO 45001 certification status
Governance Data We Collect
- Board composition and gender representation
- Ethics and compliance policy documentation
- Anti-corruption training coverage (percentage of staff and board members)
- Whistleblowing hotline records and usage
- Number of operations assessed for corruption risk
- Stakeholder engagement records including surveys and meeting minutes
- Legal structure and subsidiary disclosures
Sustainability Report
Our sustainability report covers five critical areas, structured to give stakeholders a clear and honest picture of where we stand today and the direction we are heading.
Report Component 1:
ESG Metrics
Quantified environmental footprint data, workplace diversity figures, and ethical governance indicators, all structured to allow year-on-year comparison and external benchmarking.
Report Component 2:
Leadership and Strategy
An overview of executive oversight, long-term sustainability goals, and the core business values that guide how we operate and make decisions.
Report Component 3:
Materiality Assessment
A structured identification and prioritisation of the ESG issues most material to our stakeholders and our operations, informed by stakeholder engagement and industry context.
Report Component 4:
Risk Management
An evaluation of the financial and operational risks arising from climate change, shifting global regulations, and evolving stakeholder expectations.
Report Component 5:
Audited KPIs
Measurable performance targets across all three ESG pillars, validated through independent third-party assurance to ensure credibility and integrity.
Report Details Card
Covering SPD Scientific and QT Instruments across all operational sites, our inaugural ESG report establishes a transparent baseline and sets the foundation for measurable, year-on-year improvement.
Reporting standards: GRI Standards / ISSB / ISO 14064 / GHG Protocol
Our Approach
Sustainability is not a reporting exercise for us. It is a commitment to operational excellence, responsible growth, and genuine accountability to the communities and environments in which we operate.
Principle 1:
Grounded in science
Our environmental targets and emission calculations follow internationally recognised protocols including the GHG Protocol and GRI Standards. We do not set aspirations we cannot measure.
Principle 2
Driven by data
Every metric we report is backed by real operational data collected across departments and validated through dedicated platform-based tooling. We do not rely on estimates where actual data is available.
Principle 3
Locally relevant
Regulatory trends and government requirements in our operating markets directly shape our ESG priorities, reporting boundaries, and timelines. Compliance is a floor, not a ceiling.
Principle 4
Accountable to stakeholders
Our ESG committee spans finance, HR, legal, compliance, and marketing, ensuring that sustainability is not siloed but embedded across the business with clear roles and ownership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimers
Prepared in accordance with GRI Standards. Data covers all operational sites.
This page contains forward-looking sustainability commitments. Actual outcomes may vary. For full disclosures, refer to the published ESG report.