Singapore is contributes a mere 0.2% of global emissions. The refining and petrochemical sector is the largest contributor to our carbon emissions. This is because due to Singapore’s strategic location, it is a key market for many petrochemical industries. Laws have been put in place to keep in check the carbon emissions by this sector.
Carbon Intensity (Emissions per $GDP)
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), ranks Singapore 123 out of 137 countries in terms of CO2 emissions per dollar GDP
Per Capita Emissions
IEA ranks Singapore 27 out of 137 countries in terms of emissions per capita. But experts argue that this due to Singapore’s dense population in a relatively small size.