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Support from firms key to moving to greener economy

I refer to the commentary “Moving towards a green global economy” (March 28) and agree that more can be done to advocate the seriousness of climate change.

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Darren Chan Keng Leong

I refer to the commentary “Moving towards a green global economy” (March 28) and agree that more can be done to advocate the seriousness of climate change.

Support from companies and industries is key to moving to a greener economy, through changes that they make, such as recycling paper, using energy-efficient lighting and bigger projects.

Some companies have begun to tap solar panels to power their buildings or add rooftop gardens for a touch of greenery. I agree that a green-investment requirement of 0.5 per cent would facilitate more green measures among companies.

It is also crucial to have government support through legislation to take companies to task for illegal deforestation. This would deter other firms from speeding up the destruction of the environment.

Having a green framework would better allow the various government agencies to act against companies that flout the rules.

Such a framework should also be applied to ensure that both the public and private sectors adopt green practices progressively.

It is worth looking into educating the public, including companies, on going green. With the right framework and awareness, incentives for companies to support green practices would be feasible, to engage a larger pool of organisations.

Earth Hour was recently observed in Singapore and many parts of the world. Let it be a reminder that all of us have the choice to stop climate change and shift the mindset of others towards conserving the environment for future generations.

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