Carbon Footprint Calculator
for MICE events in Singapore
Singapore is a hub for ASEAN and international meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE). In 2019, the MICE industry supported more than 34,000 direct and indirect jobs with a value-add of almost SG$4 billion, close to 1% of Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP). The pro-business environment and its strategic location have made Singapore a favourable choice for holding MICE events.
Climate change has made sustainability a critical consideration for large-scale gathering events. By actively tracking and estimating the carbon footprint incurred in various components of these events, organisers and participants gain a holistic understanding of carbon emissions. Consequently, event stakeholders attempt to address the imperative call for reducing carbon emissions by targeting key sources of emission based on their relative weighting and exploring viable solutions to a greener MICE environment.
In 2022, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) established a vision to be among the most sustainable MICE destinations in Asia-Pacific by 2030 or earlier. A MICE Sustainability Roadmap was established which set specific targets regarding sustainability certification for MICE venues and tracking waste and carbon emissions in Singapore.
To estimate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions involved in different components of a MICE event, this calculator identifies critical sources of CO2 emissions spanning Transportation, Hotel Accommodation and On-site Activities.
