Member Sharing: From Greenhouse Effect to Net Zero: A Practical Introduction for SMEs
Climate expectations on businesses are rising quickly - from customers, investors, regulators and global supply chains. Yet many small and growing companies still struggle to understand what climate action really means for them, what is required and where to begin.
This introductory session, From Greenhouse Effect to Net Zero, is designed specifically for SMEs who need clarity, not complexity. Using real reports, simple visuals and practical examples, the session demystifies climate science, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and
Singapore’s net zero direction.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of:
- How global warming works and why it matters
- The major greenhouse gases and where emissions typically come from in a business
- GHG Protocol (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) and what companies are increasingly expected to report
- Singapore’s climate commitments, carbon tax trajectory and how these shape future business costs
- The difference between carbon neutral and net zero - and what is realistic for SMEs
- Opportunities emerging from the low carbon transition: efficiency, branding, customer trust and new markets
Attendees will walk away with a simple mental model for mapping their own emissions, understanding reporting expectations and identifying early, low-cost steps to begin their climate journey.
For SMEs, this is not just about compliance - it is about competitiveness. Early movers gain stronger investor confidence, better access to supply chains, and clearer pathways to growth
in a decarbonising economy.
CH Tan
