You may be eligible for government contracts/ grants that require adherence to certain standards. Or, maybe, you’ll be able to join the supply chain of a larger company or a megaproject. These standards are recognized worldwide and can increase your credibility with customers especially in the international markets.
Building Construction Authority (BCA)
Green Mark for Interiors
Green Mark for Interiors (GMI) is a certification scheme administered by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) to assess and recognise the environmental performance of completed interior fit-out projects.
The scheme focuses on energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, sustainable materials, and responsible operational practices within interior spaces.
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What is
GREENMARK
FOR INTERIORS
Green Mark for Interiors (GMI) applies to non-residential interior spaces that are fully completed and in operation. It assesses the environmental performance of interior fit-out works within a clearly defined tenancy scope.
GMI certification is awarded upon successful assessment and is valid for five (5) years, provided no major renovation or alteration occurs during the certification period.
Best Practices in
Interior Fit-Out Sustainability
Singapore organisations apply for Green Mark for Interiors (GMI) certification to formally verify the sustainability performance of completed interior fit-out projects.
The GMI framework evaluates key areas including lighting energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and responsible resource use within interior spaces. Certification under GMI reflects an organisation’s commitment to sustainable interior design and alignment with Singapore’s Green Mark standards.
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2015
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September 2015: BCA reported that more than 2,500 buildings are Green Mark certified.
2020
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As of end-2020, over 4,000 building projects have met the BCA Green Mark standards
2022
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As of end-2022, close to 55% of Singapore's buildings have been 'greened'
2030
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of all Singapore buildings are to reduce energy use and emission production, and achieve a Green Mark Certified rating by 2030
BCA GREEN MARK
IS COMPULSORY
IS COMPULSORY
FOR BUILDINGS
THAT
Install or replace the
building cooling system
Have a Gross Floor Area
greater than 5,000m2
INDUSTRIAL
BUILDINGS
COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS
RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS
INSTITUTIONAL
BUILDINGS
Owners of existing buildings MUST comply with the minimum environmental sustainability standard (Green Mark standard)
Submit periodic energy efficiency audits of the building’s cooling systems
Mandatory periodic energy audits ensure that cooling systems continue to operate efficiently throughout a building’s lifespan, allowing building owners to continuously reap energy saving benefits.
Submit information in respect of energy consumption and other related information
Building owners must submit to BCA a design application form for the building including other specified documents before installing or replacing of chillers (major energy-use change) for approval.
The BCA Green Mark Scheme rates
buildings according to five key criteria.
buildings according to five key criteria.
Energy
Efficiency
Water
Efficiency
Environmental Protection
Indoor Environmental Quality
Other Green Innovations
GREENMARK
CERTIFICATION
CRITERIA
FOR ALL NEW & EXISTING BUILDINGS MAPPED TO UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The assessment framework comprises a comprehensive scoring system and verification process to determine how environmentally friendly your building or project is.
The total number of points obtained will provide an indication of the environmental friendliness of the building design and operation. Depending on the overall assessment and point scoring, the building will be certified to have met the respective Green Mark rating.
ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
INTELLIGENCE
SECTION
HEALTH &
WELLBEING
WHOLE OF
LIFE CARBON
MAINTAINABILITY
SECTION
RESILIENCE
SECTION
Steps To Certification
HOW DO YOU GET CERTIFIED?
To get certified under the Green Mark Certification Scheme, building owners or developers must submit an application to the BCA. The application must include documentation of the building's design and construction features and performance data related to energy consumption, water consumption, and other environmental criteria.
The BCA then conducts an evaluation of the building's performance,
and if it meets the required standards, it is awarded a certification level.
BEST PRACTICES
Stakeholders, including investors and staff, are also driving companies to have effective measures in place with respect to ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) issues, and verified PCF is an important step in reaching that goal.
Many customers are looking to use their purchasing choices as a way to help protect the planet from climate change. Forward-thinking businesses are therefore measuring the carbon footprint of their products to enable consumers to make that choice, and at the same time gain a better understanding of their GHG emissions so that they can reduce them.
STEP 1
Application
Complete a Quote Request Form so that we can understand your company and requirements. You can do this by completing either the online quick quote or the online formal quote request
form. We will use this information to accurately define your scope of assessment and provide you with a proposal for certification.
STEP 2
Assessment
Once you’ve agreed your proposal, we will contact you to book your assessment with an ES Management Assessor. This assessment consists of two mandatory visits that form theInitialCertificationAudit.
Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that your management system has been fully operational for a minimum of three months and has been subject to a management review and full cycle of internal audits.
STEP 3
Verification
Following a successful two stage audit, a certification decision is made by an external auditor, then certification to the required standard is issued by ES Management. You will
receive both a hard and soft copy of the certificate. Certification is valid for three years and is maintained through a programme of annual surveillance audits and a three yearly recertification audit.
IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES
Encourages a more effective use of your resources, in turn reducing amount of claims, returns, reprocesses and rejections – potentially lower levels of regulatory reporting.
REDUCE OPERATING COSTS
Green buildings consume less energy and water, resulting in lower operating costs for building owners.
IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Green buildings often feature enhanced ventilation and air filtration systems, leading to better indoor air quality and a healthier environment for occupants.
ENCHANCED BUILDING VALUE
Green buildings are in high demand, and certification can increase the value of a property.
REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The scheme encourages sustainable building practices and helps to reduce the environmental impact of construction and operation of buildings.
Recertification is subjected to further notice
Provide clearer direction for continual improvement
Setting energy and water targets
Obtain comprehensive information Analytics
Recertification for Green Mark
Is a process for qualified Green Mark-certified buildings to be recognised for sustained performance in the area of energy and water efficiency, operations and management, and indoor environment quality.
By satisfying a checklist of performance metrics, such buildings can be re-certified to its most recent Green Mark scheme and rating.
Eligibility for Recertification
1. The building has not been retrofitted since its last GM Assessment
2. It intends to retain the same GM scheme and rating
3. It was certified with the following schemes:
- GM for New Non-Residential Buildings (GM-NRB)
- GM for Existing Non-residential Buildings (GM-ENRB)
- GM for Healthcare Facilities (GM-HC)
Note: GM for Existing Residential Buildings (GM- ERB) is applicable in mid-2023
Recertification Process (6-8 months)
Application
- Submission of application with relevant supporting documents
- BCA Green Mark Assessor will be assigned
Pre-Assessment
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A pre- assessment audit will be conducted to give project team a better understanding of the criteria and evaluation of the certification level
Actual Assessment
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Once all documents are ready and uploaded to the GM online portal
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Assessment conducted to review whether the documents, meet the criteria level & prerequisite requirements
Verification
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Upon completion of project, a certificate will be issued once documents are approved
- Validity of Award is 3 years
- Renewal is voluntary
Benefits of Green Mark
- Positive effect on corporate image, leasing and resale value of
buildings. - In terms of, reduction in energy, water and material resources usage, reduce potential environmental impact and improvement in indoor
environmental quality for better health and well being.
80%
OF BUILDINGS BY GROSS FLOOR AREA (GFA) TO BE GREEN BY 2030
1st OUTCOME
As of March 2022, more than 49% of our buildings’ GFA has been greened2. This is good progress, but we need to do more.
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