Singapore sustainability obligations

The rules that actually bind: who they apply to, the thresholds that pull you in, and the dates each obligation starts. Every entry links to the issuing body's own text.

All Buildings Carbon markets Carbon pricing Energy Finance Reporting Targets Waste

International Carbon Credits and the 5 per cent carbon tax offset

In force
NCCS, MSE and NEA · 1 January 2024

Since 1 January 2024, a company liable for Singapore's carbon tax may pay part of its bill with international carbon credits instead of cash - but only up to 5 per cent of its taxable emissions, and only...

Applies to: Facilities liable for Singapore's carbon tax that wish to offset part of their liability, and project developers or traders...
Carbon markets ICCArticle 6carbon credits 5 key dates

Singapore's Article 6 partner countries and the ICC Eligibility Lists

In force
NCCS, MTI and MSE · 4 September 2026 (12 Implementation Agreements)

A carbon credit is only usable against Singapore's carbon tax if it comes from a country Singapore has a signed agreement with, and if the method used to create it appears on the list agreed with that...

Applies to: Carbon tax-liable facilities sourcing credits, project developers in partner countries, and traders and brokers serving the...
Carbon markets Article 6.2Implementation Agreementeligibility list 6 key dates