Climate Change Data

Amara Holdings Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:8,981 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:21,444,370 kWh
Water Consumption:263,890 m3
Waste Generated:1,394 tons
Carbon Intensity:Reduced to 0.10 tCO2e/m2 in 2019 from 0.11 tCO2e/m2 in 2018

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy and Emissions
  • Water
  • Effluents and Waste
  • Talent Retention
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Customer Health and Safety
  • Regulatory Compliance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved reductions in electricity consumption and intensity, and the corresponding greenhouse gas emissions
  • Amara Bangkok was awarded Thailand Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure (Level A) certification
  • Amara Sanctuary Resort, Sentosa was certified as a Water Efficient Building
  • Recycled 27 tonnes of food waste and used cooking oil in 2019
  • Amara Sanctuary Resort, Sentosa successfully upgraded its Green Mark Certification to Green Mark Platinum
  • Amara Singapore and 100 AM upgraded their Green Mark Certification to Green Mark Gold Plus

Social Achievements

  • Conducted performance appraisal for 100% of all eligible employees
  • No incidents resulting in fatalities or permanent injuries during the year
  • Complied with regulations and voluntary codes concerning the health and safety of guests, visitors and tenants
  • Organised several community engagement programmes in Singapore and Thailand

Governance Achievements

  • No incidents of non-compliance during the year

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce total amount of waste generated by 10%, and increase the proportion of recycled waste by 10% compared to 2019
  • Manage water consumption levels to increase by not more than 20% from 2019
  • Maintain zero workplace incidents leading to employee fatality or permanent disability

Environmental Challenges

  • Observed increases in water consumption and intensity due to the replacement of air chillers with the more energy-efficient water chillers
  • Recycled waste being lower than targeted due to the intentional reduction of food wastages during the year
  • Reduced bookings and cancellations as well as slower businesses in our malls and restaurants due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing stricter financial discipline
  • Upskilling employees
  • Intentional cut in food wastages at hotel food and beverage outlets
  • Working with vendors and engaging with tenants and employees in optimising the use of the eco-Digester to recycle food waste

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2016 – Core option, SGX ST-Listing Manual (Rules 711A and 711B)

Certifications: Green Mark Platinum (Amara Sanctuary Resort, Sentosa), Green Mark Gold Plus (Amara Singapore and 100 AM), Thailand Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure (Level A) (Amara Bangkok)

Awards & Recognition

  • 2019 winner in the Hotels/Restaurants sector of The Edge Singapore Centurion Club
  • Placed on the SGX Fast Track list 2019-2021
  • Runner-up for SIAS’ Investors’ Choice Award for Sustainability efforts