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New York–Inspired Living at The Brownstone Leading the Way for Sustainability Reporting CDL Emerged Biggest Winner at BCA Awards 2015

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For families with young children, there Extraordinary New York-Inspired Living are plenty of schools nearby – with Wellington Primary School and Sembawang Primary School both within a one-kilometre radius, and the upcoming GEMS World Academy . Also serving the area is Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, which will be joined by more healthcare facilities such the Yishun Community Hospital and Admiralty Medical Centre in the coming years.

Moreover, the area around the upcoming Canberra MRT station is expected to be further developed in the next few years. This includes industrial developments along Gambas Avenue, and the upcoming development of Woodlands Regional Centre and North Coast Water Fabrication Park nearby which will transform the area into a bustling commercial hub.

The Brownstone Visit the Sales Gallery – CDL’s 638- (located next to unit Executive Sembawang MRT station) Condominium directly next to the from 10am to 7pm, or Artist’s Impression upcoming Canberra call +65 6877 1818. MRT station in Scan the QR Code Apartments at The Brownstone feature expansive jetty balconies that do justice to the views and Artist’s Impression Sembawang. for more information. extend the living space.

The development will be embraced Comprehensive Amenities PPVC – Transforming the by lush greenery from the ground Nearby Way We Build up, with hanging bosque and living World Record in Sight greenwalls reinforcing the sense of Living at The Brownstone will be a SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION METHOD Currently under construction, The Brownstone has made headlines with its nature. Surrounding all these facilities is breeze with several major shopping • Enjoy extraordinary construction innovative Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) construction Homebuyers with their eye on the a verdant landscape of trees and fields, malls nearby. They include Sembawang for your home, with the superior methodology. The use of PPVC for this project is the first of its kind in Asia, and recent transformations in the northern graced by a unique Lawn Vista. Shopping Centre which is right next to method of PPVC. likely the world’s largest application for a large-scale residential development. part of Singapore have an extraordinary the EC, Sun Plaza, Causeway Point residential development to look out for. Thematic Recreational Facilities and the upcoming Northpoint City, STRINGENT QUALITY CONTROL Some 5,000 building modules will be prefabricated off-site, and subsequently Singapore’s largest suburban mall which • Our high quality is maintained assembled onsite. This is expected to increase productivity by more than 40%, Located right next to the future The Brownstone’s wide-ranging facilities will integrate with a community centre, through stringent quality control which translates into some 55,000 man days saved, compared to conventional Canberra MRT station, The Brownstone will provide residents a whole new level town plaza and air-conditioned public as components are fabricated in construction methods. The EC is thus expected to complete ahead of schedule. Executive Condominium (EC) is the of enjoyment and experience. Amongst transport hub. factory conditions off-site and only new EC directly next to an MRT the plethora of thematic recreational assembled onsite. station. Comprising 638 units, the EC facilities are the Sky Barbeque located To relax, residents can go to the nearby is developed by CDL with joint venture at the Sky Deck – where gourmands can , , upcoming INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY partner TID Pte. Ltd.. cook up a storm; numerous luxurious Springleaf Park and • More than 40% increase in pools to dip into – ranging from lap which is slated for transformation into a productivity, as compared to Contemporary Living in a pools, kiddie play and splash pools, to recreation destination come 2016. conventional construction methods, New York-Inspired Residence a social pool; a junior skating rink – for for faster construction time. active types to go for speedy rounds; For the adventurous, the 24-hour free- Comprising two- to five-bedroom and exercise sets at the gym on the Sky access leisure park Orto offers a plethora ENHANCED SAFETY apartments, with eight blocks rising up Deck. Also on the Sky Deck, residents of activities such as prawning, fishing, • Enhanced worksite safety and to 12 storeys, the EC’s brown sandstone- with green fingers can try their hand futsal, trampoline jumping and paintball. increase in worksite cleanliness inspired textured facade with unique jetty at community gardening at the four Those into water sports can try out because building components are 1 balconies takes design cues from New different Social Gardens (Wellness, Spice, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing at the For Illustration Only For Illustration Only made in factories rather than onsite. 2 York Brownstone row houses. Fruit and Cooling Herbs). PA Water Venture Sembawang. CITY HYPE JUL 2015

A Frontrunner in Real Estate

CDL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Grant Kelley shares how CDL and Hong Leong Group pioneered the growth and development of the sector. “Over the past 70 years, the Hong Leong Group has developed a deep With over 70 years of heritage, the Hong to capitalise.” Its subsidiary M&C is CDL is being part of the Hong Leong understanding of both local Leong Group (Singapore) of companies also looking to invest significantly in Group - a multi-billion business worth over and regional businesses has grown alongside Singapore and refurbishment of properties in key S$40 billion in diversified premium assets which has enabled its has deeply entrenched itself locally and gateway cities and attractive acquisition worldwide and companies traded on seven companies to be leaders in overseas in property development, hotels, opportunities, according to Mr Kelley. of the world’s major stock markets. financial services and trade and industry, their respective fields.” and increasingly, fund management. Pioneering Singapore’s Growth Other businesses under the Hong Leong Mr Grant Kelley umbrella include Hong Leong Finance, CDL Chief Executive Officer Just walk down Singapore’s Central While CDL was founded in 1963, its the largest finance company in Singapore Business District and it would not be parent company Hong Leong Group’s and a pioneer in financing SMEs and surprising to see several skyscrapers heritage dates further back when one of Hong Leong Asia, one of the region’s belonging to City Developments Limited Singapore’s earliest business pioneers largest manufacturing and distribution (CDL), a member of Hong Leong Group, Mr Kwek Hong Png started Hong Leong players. Over the past 70 years, the group dotting Singapore’s skyline. in 1941. In 1972, Mr Kwek Leng Beng, has developed “a deep understanding of then a young executive at Hong Leong both local and regional businesses which Through its ventures overseas, CDL has Group, led the acquisition of a majority has enabled its companies to be leaders also placed Singapore on the global stake in CDL and transformed CDL from in their respective fields”, Mr Kelley Photo Credit: Joseph Nair map. Such deals include CDL’s 1995 a loss-making company into one of the points out. acquisition of the iconic New York Plaza largest and most profitable Singapore- concepts such as the “intelligent home” development The Residences at W “In addition to these core activities, Hotel with billionaire Saudi Prince Al- listed developers today. Unknown to many, Hong Leong Group or iHome at The Equatorial condominium Singapore over a five-year period. as mentioned we have developed Waleed from tycoon Donald Trump has played a crucial role in shaping project that was launched in 2000, a diversification strategy across two and CDL’s 1996 listing of its London To-date, CDL has developed more than Singapore’s property regulatory and the new-generation eco-home at This year, CDL is spearheading the dimensions - firstly, by going offshore hospitality subsidiary Millennium & 130 residential properties and over 100 landscape, he says. Hong Leong Savannah CondoPark that was launched use of productive technologies in the in our core development business; and Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C), the first premium commercial, hotel and mixed- Group and CDL Executive Chairman in 2002. built-sector. It will be the first developer secondly, by developing an unlisted funds Singapore-controlled company to list use developments including its flagship Mr Kwek Leng Beng provided guidance in Asia to adopt the use of advanced management business,” Mr Kelley says. on the London Stock Exchange. office building Republic Plaza, luxury to the Real Estate Developers’ Association Seeing the potential of the Marina Bay construction technology Prefabricated residential projects One Shenton and The of Singapore during several difficult precinct, it started the first residential Prefinished Volumetric Construction CDL’s efforts in these areas last year Now, CDL has over 400 subsidiaries and Sail @ Marina Bay, as well as The St Regis periods, he points out. development in the New Downtown - (PPVC) for a large-scale residential culminated in S$1.3 billion of associated companies under its wing and Hotel and Residences. The Sail @ Marina Bay in 2004. CDL went project - The Brownstone executive investments in overseas acquisitions a global network spanning across Asia, In the early 1980s, Mr Kwek was part of a on to launch Singapore’s first branded condominium at Canberra Drive in and the innovative S$1.5 billion PPS Europe, the Middle East, North America, It also ventured into hospitality in the high-level government committee tasked residences St Regis Residences and Sembawang. This entails prefabricating investment platform with partners New Zealand and Australia. late 1980s with the purchases of hotels with helping the Singapore property listed the first hotel-related real estate building modules off-site using highly Blackstone and CIMB. in the US, UK and New Zealand. From market recover following a property crash investment trust called CDL Hospitality engineered techniques before assembling CDL CEO Mr Grant Kelley says that owning a single hotel in Singapore in in the early 1980s. This push for reform Reit in 2006. them on-site. “While the operating environment is the company has, in recent years, 1971, CDL (together with its subsidiary led to the formation of the Developers’ expected to remain challenging during made deliberate efforts to focus on M&C and associate companies CDL Fund, which enforced the requirement In a move to develop an unlisted funds Other projects in the pipeline include the this and coming quarters, CDL will its diversification strategy through Hospitality Trusts and Hong Kong-listed that money collected for a specific project management platform, CDL surprised 174-unit freehold development Gramercy maintain discipline in its investment geographic expansion and development City E-Solutions) is now one of the largest could not be used for any other purposes, the market last year with an innovative Park in prime District 10, which is approach to land and property of new investment platforms. hotel owners/operators in the world with hence safeguarding the interests of investment platform known as Profit designed by world-renowned architectural acquisitions in Singapore and abroad,” more than 36,000 rooms in over 150 homebuyers. Participation Securities or “PPS”. The firm NBBJ of New York, and the mixed- Mr Kelley adds. “We expect the diversification strategy hotels across 24 countries. S$1.5 billion PPS entitles CDL and two use project The South Beach. Offering to gather momentum and prominence in Leading Market Trends other investors, Blackstone and CIMB, to Grade-A office space, a unique retail and the next several years. And we believe Mr Kelley, who has some 25 years of cashflows generated from CDL’s upscale F&B experience, a top class hotel, luxury that despite global uncertainties, there Since then, CDL has continued to residences, and a private members club, global experience in corporate strategy, integrated development at Sentosa Cove Source: The Business Times © Singapore Press 3 will always be pockets of opportunity private equity and real estate investment, spearhead major trends in the real estate comprising The W Singapore hotel, retail The South Beach will be progressively Holdings Limited. Permission required for 4 upon which the group remains poised notes that one distinguishing factor of sector. It has pioneered innovative home podium Quayside Isle and residential opened over the next nine months. reproduction. CITY HYPE JUL 2015

“We see unlimited possibilities to create a lasting and Steady Growth Leading the positive impact on our stakeholders, the community and the environment. Through our sustainability efforts, we hope to Highlights of CDL Q1 2015 Financial Results Way for create stronger brand equity, product differentiation as well as and 52nd Annual General Meeting investor and consumer value. This will complement Singapore’s Sustainability vision to be a clean, green, sustainable and smart nation.” For the first quarter ended 31 March 2015 (Q1 2015), the CDL Mr Kwek Leng Joo Group reported an increase of 11.0% in revenue to S$814.9 Reporting million and net attributable profit after tax and non-controlling CDL Deputy Chairman interests of S$123.0 million (Q1 2014: S$119.7 million). Basic earnings per share stood at 13.5 cents for Q1 2015 (Q1 2014: 13.2 cents). “The report made a commendable effort in addressing CDL’s The increase in revenue was primarily due to the contributions Artist’s Impression value creation, and incorporating IR principle of ‘strategic focus from two business segments – property development and hotel and future orientation’ with an outline of the company’s future operations. There were contributions from property development CDL’s 616-unit Jewel @ Buangkok, located beside Buangkok MRT station, goals and objectives. Integrated thinking is evident with the projects such as Coco Palms, D’Nest and Jewel @ Buangkok. has seen steady demand with about 84% of the project sold to date. Board and Senior Management involvement as well as cross- However, these were partially offset by absence of contributions from projects that were completed last year. The higher hotel functional participation in development of the report. Particularly, revenue was driven by income from new hotels acquired in 2014, The Group held its 52nd Annual General Meeting the discussion of Manufactured Capital does an effective job of coupled with better performance from refurbished hotels. (AGM) in April which was presented by CDL combining qualitative and quantitative information to highlight Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Grant Kelley. CDL’s performance and commitments to sustainable growth.” In terms of pre-tax profits, the property development segment The AGM outlined CDL’s performance was the largest contributor. Rental properties segment was and operations reviews, and the Group’s International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) second in line, followed closely by hotel operations. The Group’s diversification strategy. net gearing ratio as at 31 March 2015 without factoring any fair value surpluses on investment properties, remained relatively low Scan the QR Code to access the audio CDL is the first property holistic picture to CDL’s investors and The approach has been positively at 27.0%. Its interest cover for Q1 2015 was at 9.3 times. webcast of CDL CEO’s AGM presentation. developer in Singapore to adopt stakeholders on how the interrelation received by stakeholders. Professor

the Integrated Reporting (IR) between CDL’s business and Lawrence Loh, NUS Business School, approach for its sustainability sustainability performance leads to said, “Indeed your IR-centric SR is report, connecting social and value creation over the short-, medium- really one of the best reports I have Market Insights: A CEO’s Perspective environmental performance and long-term. seen on a global basis. It maps very with business and financial well into the IIRC’s IR framework. This impact for a holistic account Mr Kwek Leng Joo, CDL Deputy dedicated approach is more focused and CDL CEO Mr Grant Kelley reflects on his real estate career and on its value creation. Chairman said, “In line with global compelling than an IR that is embedded shares his insights at a CEO Breakfast Talk organised by Urban trends in sustainability reporting, we into the Annual Report or the web. For Land Institute (ULI). 2015 is a special year for CDL as it have adopted the IR approach this year, readers, especially investors, it is easy to commemorates 20 years of Corporate connecting social and environmental follow and less distracting.” Social Responsibility (CSR). performance with business and Real estate remains a key pillar of Singapore’s economy. In the current market, savvy financial impact. The report also Over the years, CDL’s proactive and investors will appreciate the opportunities – whether locally or globally – to grow This year, CDL published its eighth addresses stakeholders’ concerns pioneering efforts on sustainability their portfolio. sustainability report, “Creating Value for about materiality issues for long-term reporting have enabled the Group to the Future”, and marked a milestone by value creation.” enjoy first-mover advantage. During an exclusive CEO Breakfast Talk organised by Urban Land Institute (ULI) on 15 July, becoming the first property developer in CDL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Grant Kelley shared his insights on the economy, Singapore to adopt the IR approach for Complementing the Global Reporting In 2008, CDL published Singapore’s real estate markets and opportunities ahead. its sustainability report. Initiative’s (GRI) G4 guidelines, the first GRI-checked dedicated social and report focuses on financial, social and environmental report. In 2012, CDL Drawing on his extensive 25-year experience in the industry, he also identified The report is based on the IIRC’s environmental issues that have been became the first Singapore developer to growth opportunities in the market, and his passion for the diverse and ever-growing Framework, which provides for a identified as material to CDL’s business receive GRI Level A+. property sector. more meaningful and all-rounded and stakeholders, through a rigorous corporate reporting. materiality assessment conducted Log on to ULI is a non-profit research and education organisation focused on providing leadership in 2014 with internal and external www.cdl.com.sg/ in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities Centred around six capitals – Financial, stakeholders. In this year’s sustainability sustainabilityreport2015 CDL CEO Mr Grant Kelley spoke with some worldwide. The institute has over 34,000 members worldwide representing the entire 50 professionals from the real estate sector in Manufactured, Organisational, Social report, CDL has also expanded its or scan the QR code 5 spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines, working in private a spirited dialogue which included his analysis and Relationship, Human, and Natural scope to include carbon disclosure to find out more about 6 enterprise and public service. of the property market. – this IR approach aims to present a from the Group’s key subsidiaries. CDL’s value creation. CITY HYPE JUL 2015

“Beyond brick and mortar, the building sector as a whole Celebrating must continually seek green innovations, sustainable Towards Greater Heights engineering solutions and more efficient use of resources. Prestige in With the collective effort of all stakeholders, the drive for CDL’s interminable efforts to break new grounds in business excellence and leadership have gained Sustainable sustainable development will be pushed a notch higher.” global recognition. Mr Kwek Leng Joo Development CDL Deputy Chairman Le Grove Makes TripAdvisor’s Honours Roll

Le Grove Serviced Apartments, CDL’s premium serviced residence situated in the sought-after Orange Grove Road enclave, has made it into TripAdvisor’s “Hall of Fame” for winning the Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years.

TripAdvisor, one of the world’s largest travel sites, recognises excellence in hospitality through the Certificate of Excellence. The award is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor. The “Hall of Fame” was created to honour businesses that have earned a Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years.

Earlier this year, Le Grove Serviced Apartments also clinched the “Singapore Best Serviced Apartment” title of the GoHome A natural insulation, Tree House’s vertical garden reduces heat Serviced Apartment Awards 2015. Organised by Hong Kong’s top absorption and lowers the energy needed to cool indoor space. property website GoHome.com.hk, this award was open to the general public for nominations, and award winners were selected based on public voting via the GoHome.com.hk website. Celebrating CDL’s haul of 36 accolades – the highest number of awards for a developer at the BCA Awards 2015, an affirmation of CDL’s track record in Tree House is World Gold Winner at FIABCI all aspects of building excellence. World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2015 Jungceylon Shopping Mall Wins Popular Vote from Testament to its breakthrough design and green features, Chinese Tourists Affirming its leadership of Singapore’s minimum of BCA Green Mark GoldPlus (equivalent to about S$500,000* annually). CDL’s Tree House condominium has scored yet another shining built environment, CDL emerged the for all existing buildings since 2011. Beyond retrofitting City House with a accolade as the World Gold Winner of the FIABCI World Prix Jungceylon Shopping Mall, CDL’s retail mall located in the most awarded developer at the Building To achieve greater environmental more energy-efficient chiller plant, CDL d’Excellence Awards 2015 in the Sustainable Development commercial area of Patong, Phuket, has received the Top 10 and Construction Authority (BCA) Awards sustainability, CDL has also worked with has introduced a 1% electricity rebate for Category. It emerged the only World Gold winner from Best Shopping Mall Award in The Best of Thailand Awards Voted 2015 – regarded as the “Oscars” for the its commercial tenants through various commercial tenants who attain 2% savings Singapore. The Award presentation was held on 30 May at the by Chinese Tourists 2015. Introduced for the first time this year, built industry. It received a total of 36 initiatives to reduce energy consumption over the last quarter’s bill. Tenants were One World Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. this award is organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand awards – up from the 30 won in 2014. and to improve the sustainability of also given kits with practical tips to green (TAT), King Power International, SINA Hong Kong and Jiaranai its buildings. fit their premises and were encouraged To date, CDL has 13 FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Entertainment. Presented on 2 June, the award aims to recognise At the Awards ceremony held on 14 to recycle. accolades, the most amongst local developers. Awarded by and promote outstanding tourist attractions in Thailand. May, CDL was conferred the prestigious Biggest Winner of Inaugural an international panel comprising real estate professionals and Quality Excellence Award – Quality Green Mark Pearl Award Mr Kwek Leng Joo, CDL Deputy experts, the FIACBI World Prix d’Excellence Awards is one of Champion (Platinum) for the third Chairman said, “Sustainable development the highest industry honours conferred on outstanding projects consecutive year, and was the sole In recognition of CDL’s sterling efforts has increasingly become a national that embody excellence in all real estate disciplines involved in recipient of the inaugural Green Mark and success in engaging its tenants to priority as Singapore has limited land their creation. Pearl Prestige Award. In line with BCA’s embrace the green agenda, CDL was and lacks natural resources. With a 3rd Green Building Masterplan, the conferred three out of seven Green Mark growing and highly urbanised population, Commitment to Health and Safety Management Green Mark Pearl Award was given out Pearl Awards – the biggest winner of this businesses face numerous challenges to recognise developers and building new category. Its winning commercial such as the need to raise productivity CDL has been recognised for its excellence in health and owners that actively engage tenants buildings include 7 & 9 Grande and increased expectations for corporate safety management by UK-based safety organisation, the to use less energy through changes in and Manulife Centre for the Pearl Award, environmental stewardship to mitigate Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). On behaviour and daily operations. There with City House as the only winner of the climate change. Greening buildings is key 15 July, CDL was presented the RoSPA President’s (10 are two tiers of the Award – Green Mark top-tier Pearl Prestige Award. to realising our vision of a clean, green, consecutive Golds) Award for Occupational Health and Pearl and Green Mark Pearl Prestige. sustainable and smart nation.” Safety, under the Achievement Awards category. With a long- A Green Mark Platinum building, standing and well-established presence, the RoSPA Awards 7 As one of Singapore’s biggest landlords, City House has achieved annual energy *Based on 2014’s average electricity tariff scheme recognises commitment to accident prevention in Jungceylon Shopping Mall is CDL’s retail mall located in the commercial 8 CDL has set a target to achieve a savings of about 1.9 million kWh of S$0.2559. organisations worldwide. area of Patong, Phuket Island, Thailand. CITY LIFESTYLE JUL 2015

Mr Muhd Izdihar Latiff, a former Spirit of the SEA Games at representative of the Singapore Silat Federation’s National Youth Team.

Millennium Hotels and Resorts The hotel’s General Manager Mr Benedict Ng said, “Silat is a traditional Malay art of self-defence practised as a martial art or accompanied by drums as a ceremonial display or dance. It is a popular sport here and in neighbouring countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, and the Philippines.”

The hotel also served energising mocktails and healthy bento sets with reduced oil, salt and sugar to boost energy and promote healthy eating for SEA Games visitors.

Going the Extra Mile at Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore and M Hotel Singapore

Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore trained staff on personal grooming and Team Singapore Netball Captain Ms Lin Qingyi (right) holding one of M Hotel’s Singapore specially cultural etiquette to make sure the SEA customised SEA Games cupcakes with General Manager Ms Cecilia Lim. The hotel later presented Games delegates feel at home in the team with a celebratory gift - a bottle of Champagne - after the team clinched its first-ever the hotel. Gold Medal at the Games on 7 June 2015.

Over 50 staff and guests at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore took part in an interactive Silat demonstration at the hotel’s Promenade. Pictured here in the first row from left is General Manager Mr Benedict Ng, Events Executive Mr Muhd Izdihar Latiff, and Assistant Engineer Mr Mohd Shah. “Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore is representing not just the MHR brand, but also Singapore as a whole. We are In the recent 28th Southeast Asia (SEA) The properties were among the 20 These preparations included customised aiming to uphold our excellent service Games 2015, three Millennium Hotels official SEA Games hotels located in welcome drinks and cupcakes for the quality, and ensure that our staff are and Resorts (MHR) hotels in Singapore “village in a city”, a concept adopted by delegates, serving of halal food in the aware of the importance of looking neat – Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel the Singapore SEA Games Organising kitchens, and even grooming workshops and behaving professionally in a way Singapore, Copthorne King’s Hotel Committee to house athletes near the for staff on cultural behaviour and that is acceptable to all of our visitors, Singapore and M Hotel Singapore, were Sports Hub. The arrangement aimed to etiquette of various countries. regardless of which country they may appointed as official SEA Games Hotels. celebrate and showcase sports against come from,” said the Hotel’s General the backdrop of Singapore’s stunning Silat Demonstration at Manager Ms Jeane Lim. The hotels kicked off the SEA Games with city setting; and also to ensure Grand Copthorne Waterfront a series of high-energy events to promote cost-effectiveness. Hotel Singapore In addition to pork-free F&B promotions the sporting spirit among hotel staff at the hotel’s popular Penang Cuisine and guests. More than 500 rooms across the three The Silat demonstration and workout, cafe Princess Terrace, the hotel team also properties were booked for nearly 1,200 conducted at the Promenade prepared welcome drinks in a palette Activities included an interactive Silat SEA Games participants of various teams of Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel of SEA Games colours to represent demonstration that was held at The such as Pencak Silat, Sepak Takraw, Singapore, saw a turnout of nearly the multi-ethnicity and heritage of all Promenade at the Grand Copthorne Netball, Basketball, Equestrian, Judo, 50 staff and hotel guests who were participants in the Games. Waterfront Hotel, which served up Taekwondo and Bowling. keen to participate and learn more customised cupcakes topped by flags about the sport. It was led by Grand The team at M Hotel Singapore helped of SEA Games countries, and special Channelling the spirit and excitement Copthorne Waterfront’s staff – Assistant to raise the profile of the SEA Games grooming and cultural etiquette of the Games, the hotels made special Engineer Mr Mohd Shah who is also by serving up customised cupcakes with 9 lessons to ensure guests feel at home preparations to welcome the delegates the Deputy President of the Singapore Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore General Manager Ms Jeane Lim and Princess Terrace’s F&B the teams’ respective country flags and 10 in the Games. and ensure that everyone feels at home. Silat Federation, and Events Executive Manager Mr Ivan Bun preparing special mocktails to welcome the Sepak Takraw teams. the SEA Games logo to hotel guests. CITY LIFESTYLE JUL 2015

in the heart of the city, like a Japanese by Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) An Award- Zen garden. Lighting, touch, texture, Chairman Mr Kwek Leng Beng. Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) is pleased to announce the comfort, art and the environment, were all Millennium Hotel opening of the 221-room Millennium Hotel Fujairah in the northern considered carefully in the development The new 329-room hotel, built in emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Winning of the design concept. the heart of Ginza 4-Chome District, the famous entertainment-shopping Fujairah Opens The hotel is set to appeal to business and leisure travellers. Design Landscape stairs connect the lobby precinct, opened last December. Since to the restaurant at the lower ground then it has been consistently enjoying an its Doors in the A 50-minute drive from Dubai, the 20-storey upscale hotel is level, where a relaxed library with an over 80% average occupancy rate, and centrally located on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road in the Haleefat Approach atmosphere of a greenhouse creates rising room rates. area, near the beach, historic forts, and the heritage village. It also a comfortable dining experience. The Gulf of Oman offers direct access to Fujairah Mall, the city’s latest retail destination. Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel typical guestroom averaging 200 square “The performance is beyond Tokyo Lands Design Award feet (sq ft) is spacious and efficiently expectations as a new hotel usually Designed with muted tones, elegant furnishings and large windows, designed for comfort while larger rooms takes up to two years to have stable the rooms come with complimentary Wi-Fi and LCD TVs. Hotel Opened last December, Millennium are about 350 sq ft in size. earnings and service performance,” facilities include a rooftop health club, an outdoor swimming pool, a Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo added Mr Kwek said. gym, as well as saunas, steam rooms, treatment rooms and a Jacuzzi. another accolade to its honours roll – an Rooms come with full amenities that international interior design award by US- include a four-piece bathroom and an Ms Iwasaki said that on some days, her The array of F&B offerings at the hotel include all-day dining based International Design Awards (IDA). independent toilet space. Large mural hotel will be fully booked. Leisure guests at Al Rihla, Joe’s Bar, Panero, and View Pool Bar. A signature The IDA annual awards, now in its eighth artwork and special carpet design make up 70% of its guest list, the rest Mediterranean restaurant will soon be added and will offer year, was held on 4 May at the Harmony complete the idea of the private garden being business travellers. Chinese and Lebanese, Turkish, Greek, Italian and Spanish cuisine. Gold Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. in the guestrooms. “We are confident Taiwanese guests make up the biggest that its modern Japanese and Western block of foreign guests with Americans Business travellers are also well catered for with four multifunctional “It was a big surprise and will give my design blend will attract our guests,” and other Asians making up the rest. The Executive Club room is a spacious and contemporary oasis and flexible meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art team a boost in confidence after the Ms Iwasaki added. The hotel enjoys strong support from that provides stunning views across Fujairah. technology. hectic opening period. This will help give domestic travellers too. us an edge over other hotels in Ginza,” Strong Performance Beyond said Ms Ayako Iwasaki, General Manager Expectations Buildings like the Millennium Mitsui of Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel. Garden Hotel are restricted in height to Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel has put a maximum 14 floors so as to blend in Grand Hyatt Taipei The design approach to Millennium Mitsui in a scintillating performance in its first with the historic character of Ginza which Garden Hotel was Asian Minimalism four months of operations, testament to enjoys a 24-hour buzz – an attraction to Unveils Brand New with the aim of creating a private garden the foresight and well-timed investments Japanese and foreigners alike. Makeover

The Grand Hyatt Taipei unveiled a brand new look on 23 April, after an extensive renovation that began in August 2012. The hotel, which first opened in 1990, is the first, true international luxury hotel in the Located in the heart of Taipei’s commercial centre, the capital and the most seasoned hotel in the city. renovated Grant Hyatt Taipei welcomes guests with luxurious redesigned rooms. Each of the hotel’s 853 rooms and suites was stripped to the fundamentals, redesigned and rebuilt. The renovations included baths clad in marble, sophisticated lighting, muted colours, goose down duvets, deep-soaking tubs, ample windows, textured walls and suites modelled to feel like apartments.

The hotel’s guest rooms range in size from 33 to 40 square metres (sqm) at the grand deluxe level, to more than 83 sqm in an executive suite. The new presidential suite commands more than 221 sqm and offers storybook views of the iconic Taipei 101 Tower.

Beyond the rooms, the all-new Grand Hyatt Taipei also boasts two The hotel is at the heart of Ginza, opposite from completely new restaurants – a Chinese restaurant, Yun Jin, and a the famous Mitsukoshi department store, the Kabuki-za Theatre, food, entertainment and Western venue, The Steakhouse; each a completely new concept 11 The panel behind the reception changes colours intermittently to enhance the “zen” atmosphere of luxury brands, household appliances, all within and a ground-up build. Yun Jin is Grand Hyatt Taipei’s new Chinese restaurant. 12 the hotel lobby. walking distance. CARING CITY JUL 2015

“CDL is proud to be part of the exciting mission that has achieved international recognition of Celebrating Singapore’s 1st UNESCO our cultural heritage in Singapore’s jubilee year. In celebration of CDL’s 50th anniversary in 2013 and in support of the Gardens’ nomination bid as Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, World Heritage Site CDL leveraged our green building expertise and gathered like-minded partners to develop the CDL Green Gallery in the Gardens. We hope that this outstanding Gallery with its sustainable The 156-year-old Singapore Botanic Gardens has been successfully inscribed as a UNESCO World infrastructure and nature-related exhibitions will capture the eco-imagination and raise the Heritage Site. In support of the Gardens’ UNESCO bid, CDL has collaborated with National Parks appreciation of nature amongst visitors to the Gardens for many years to come.” Board (NParks) since 2013 on both infrastructural enhancements and programmes to engage Mr Kwek Leng Joo the community. CDL Deputy Chairman

conjunction with the opening of the SBG Heritage Museum and the CDL Green Gallery in November 2013.

In celebration of the successful inscription, CDL has planned two upcoming initiatives, which aim to raise funds for further education and outreach programmes at the Gardens, as well as in support of the preservation of heritage in Singapore. They include a special celebratory gala dinner to be held on 17 September at The St. Regis Singapore and a limited edition coffee table book that showcases the Gardens’ beloved landmarks and biodiversity. To celebrate the Gardens’ UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription, Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Titled “Embrace – A Journey Through and Second Minister for Communications and the Singapore Botanic Gardens”, Information, launched NParks’ new exhibition the publication features images taken titled “Botanical Inspirations”. The exhibition by Mr Kwek within the Gardens’ Developed as an extension to the SBG Heritage Museum on Holttum Lawn, the CDL Green Gallery showcases the Gardens’ rich orchid heritage Photographed by Mr Kwek, the Sundial Garden is one of the Gardens’ iconic landmarks featured in and SBG Heritage Museum were new infrastructural enhancements created in support of the and celebrates the ’s the photo book, “Embrace – A Journey Through the Singapore Botanic Gardens”. lush grounds. Gardens’ UNESCO bid in 2013. 20th anniversary. (Photo courtesy of NParks)

In today’s fast-paced world, it is easy cultural history. The Gardens is also a the exhibits that are featured in to forget our past. But heritage is an custodian of collective memories and an the SBG Heritage Museum, which irreplaceable source of life and inspiration, enchanting green oasis loved by locals includes interactive exhibits and panels Tropical Splendour an anchor that grounds people to our and tourists alike. that share little-known facts of the In conjunction with the ‘Botanical This is the first time that these pieces beginnings and identity. Gardens’ rich heritage, as well as rare Inspirations’ showcase titled “Tropical from Dr Sherwood’s collection have Since 2013, CDL has lent its support to artefacts including botanical books Splendour: Plant Portraits from the travelled to Southeast Asia. The Singapore Botanic Gardens (SBG) the Gardens’ bid to be Singapore’s first and paintings. Shirley Sherwood Collection of is indeed one such space in Singapore UNESCO World Heritage Site, through Contemporary Botanical Art” at the The exhibition will run from 10 July to that reflects the city’s heritage, with a the creation of new amenities and An avid photographer, CDL Deputy Gardens, the latest exhibition at the 1 November, from Monday to Sunday legacy that began in the days of colonial community engagement initiatives. Chairman Mr Kwek Leng Joo has CDL Green Gallery introduces visitors from 9 am to 6 pm, and is closed Singapore. As the birthplace of plantation also been personally involved in the to the world of plants through on every last Tuesday of the month. rubber, the Gardens has played an Developed and donated in-kind by inscription journey since early 2013, botanical art. Entrance is free. integral role in Singapore’s economic, CDL, the 314 square metre CDL Green when he was invited to contribute cultural and social development – and is Gallery @ SBG Heritage Museum is his photographs of the Gardens The exhibition features 55 highly For more details, visit www.sbg.org.sg. a site that provides historical reference to Singapore’s first zero energy green for its inaugural presentation at the detailed illustrations representing the nation’s “City in a Garden” vision. gallery and features botanical or 37th Session of the World Heritage works of 36 artists curated by Dr Shirley “Sacred Lotus”(right), a watercolour painting greening-related exhibits. Committee held in Phnom Penh, Sherwood, a collector of an extensive by Thai artist Phansakdi Chakkaphak, is Today, it is an internationally renowned Cambodia, from 16 to 27 June 2013. range of contemporary botanical amongst the botanical illustrations showcased 13 tropical botanical institution and a popular Apart from creating the CDL Green This was later followed by the exhibition illustrations and author on botanical art. at the Tropical Splendour exhibition. 14 tourist attraction with rich natural and Gallery, CDL also contributed towards of some of these images held in CARING CITY JUL 2015

Singapore and encourage the growth of an incubation hub to benefit social CDL Deputy Chairman Re-elected as Incubator social enterprises as a sustainable way to enterprise start-ups with easy access address social needs. to office space, resources and business facilities in the Central Business President for Newly Renamed Global for Start-Up On 27 May, raiSE held its launch which District area. was graced by President Tony Tan Keng Compact Network Singapore Social Yam. In conjunction with the event, the Supported by the Ministry of Social and President also launched the 2015 edition Family Development, National Council of the President’s Challenge Social for Social Service and Tote Board, raiSE Enterprises Enterprise Award. has seen its social enterprise members grow from 100 to 300 since it was first Having provided a pro-bono work space established. Today, the role of raiSE has The Singapore Centre for Social for their staff at Republic Plaza since been scaled up to help social enterprises Enterprise, raiSE, was set up to raise 2010, CDL was acknowledged as a achieve better social outcomes and be awareness on social entrepreneurship corporate partner of raiSE since its set- commercially viable at the same time. and garner support for social enterprises up as the Social Enterprise Association. raiSE will provide support through a in Singapore. The vision of raiSE is to CDL has continued to support raiSE range of funding options such as grants strengthen the social enterprise sector in by converting the pro-bono space into and investment.

CDL Deputy Chairman and President of Global Compact Network Singapore, Mr Kwek Leng Joo (fifth from left) and CDL Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms Esther An (fifth from right), with some of the Compact’s newly elected management committee members.

The opening launch of raiSE was graced Besides spearheading CDL’s At the AGM, it was also announced that of the pioneer Singapore signatories by President Tony Tan Keng Yam; CDL has sustainability journey, CDL Deputy Singapore Compact will be renamed of the UNGC to lend support to the continued to support Chairman Mr Kwek Leng Joo has been Global Compact Network Singapore advancement of responsible corporate raiSE as a corporate contributing actively to the business (the Compact) to reflect the strengthened citizenship in Singapore. With the partner. and civic communities through many ties with the United Nations Global rebranding, the Compact will become public appointments. Compact (UNGC). the Formal Network of the UNGC in Singapore. To help promote Singapore’s The UNGC is a United Nations voluntary Conceived and edited by Mr Sim, this “Without a healthy planet, sustainability agenda, Mr Kwek held initiative formed in 2000 to encourage Mr Kwek explained, “This rebranding is A Vision book is a compilation of essays from there will not be any 26 of Singapore’s thought leaders on a leadership position as President of businesses to adopt sustainable and significant as it reflects our commitment businesses or people. Global Compact Network Singapore, socially responsible policies. These policies to strengthen our ties with the UNGC their aspirations for Singapore. In the previously known as Singapore Compact are aligned with the UNGC’s 10 universally and our adherence to its 10 principles for an words of Mr Sim, the book is “a book Sustainability is fundamental for Corporate Social Responsibility accepted principles in the areas of human of responsible business. This move will about Singapore, by Singaporeans, for for the continued (CSR). Having held this position since rights, labour, environment and anti- help the society leverage on the UNGC’s Eco-Nation Singaporeans”. Some notable essayists development of any 2012, Mr Kwek was reappointed on 18 corruption. With over 12,000 corporate stronger brand name and allow us to tap are Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for country. It is hence crucial June for a second three-year term at the participants and other stakeholders from on its global network, thought leadership Education, and Professor Tommy Koh, Annual General Meeting (AGM). over 145 countries, the UNGC is the and resources. The new Compact will be CDL Deputy Chairman Mr Kwek Leng Joo Ambassador-At-Large for the Ministry of for everyone to contribute largest voluntary corporate responsibility in a better position to play a greater and has been a firm advocate of Corporate Foreign Affairs, who penned the foreword. to the development of our Under Mr Kwek’s leadership, the initiative in the world. more effective role in promoting CSR Social Responsibility (CSR). He eco-nation, because we build organisation has grown its membership amongst businesses in the global city was invited by Mr Joachim Sim, a tomorrow, today.” to about 500 members and also As the national society promoting of Singapore.” local writer and editor, to share his established the International Singapore sustainable development for businesses thoughts on sustainable developments Mr Kwek Leng Joo Compact CSR Summit – which is into and stakeholders, Singapore Compact for A formal signing ceremony between the for Singapore’s future, in an SG50 Scan the QR code CDL Deputy Chairman its seventh year, as the premier CSR CSR has been the focal point and network Compact and the UNGC will take place at commemorative book titled “Beyond to read the e-book An excerpt from his chapter “Eco-Nation 15 event for businesses and practitioners in body for the UNGC since its inception the upcoming International CSR Summit 50: Re-imagining Singapore”. online. of Tomorrow: A Developer’s Vision” 16 Singapore and the region. in 2005. In the same year, CDL was one on 25 August. CARING CITY JUL 2015

Nurturing Socially Responsible Spreading Warmth while Raising Funds

Future Leaders Over 250 high-spirited staff volunteers Singapore, CDL also operated eight This year’s CFD raised close to S$1 million across the CDL Group turned up in stalls selling an assortment of nostalgic through ticket sales and direct donations. full force at the St. Joseph’s Institution snacks, local delights and premium These funds will go a long way towards The inaugural Asia Pacific Student Leaders Forum (APSLF) 2015 Held in June, the key theme of the forum was “University Social International to spread warmth and good baked goods. CBM Pte Ltd contributed helping Assisi Hospice fulfill its mission gathered close to 90 student leaders, university policy-makers, Responsibility”. Students from various universities worked cheer at the Assisi Hospice Charity Fun manpower and expertise in the areas of providing compassionate and quality entrepreneurs and leading businesses from the region to foster together on ideas and proposals on addressing a range of Day (CFD) 2015. of logistics, cleaning and waste palliative care for adults and children a holistic understanding of how universities, private and public social issues, including climate change and access to education, management, and security. with life-limiting illnesses. sector partnerships can better prepare our youths as change among others. Held on 14 June, this year’s CFD marks agents of the future. the 12th year that CDL has supported CDL Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms Esther An was invited the event as co-organiser, along with its to share about CDL’s extensive youth engagement efforts subsidiary CBM Pte Ltd. in a discussion on “Social Collaboration: How Universities, Corporations and Youths Will Shape the Future of Social CDL helped to defray the operational Problem Solving”. cost of organising the CFD and sponsored shopping vouchers for the She was joined by a panel that comprised Ms Claire Chiang, CFD’s hourly lucky draws. Together with Senior Vice President of Banyan Tree, Ms Grace Sai, Selling items in line its four sister Millennium Hotels and with the “kampong“ Co-founder of The HUB Singapore and Mr Wilson Ang, Resorts hotels in Singapore – Copthorne theme, CDL staff Founder of ECO Singapore. enthusiastically King’s Hotel Singapore, Grand peddled their wares Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, Elaborating on CDL’s sustained programmes in youth to CFD attendees, all M Hotel Singapore and Orchard Hotel development and environmental conservation, Ms An for a good cause. highlighted that CDL’s youth engagement efforts are motivated by our long-term, stakeholder-centric vision and mission. Through meaningful youth engagement, CDL hopes to nurture Panelists shared their insights on social collaboration with the youths. a generation of socially responsible leaders with the potential Pictured from left: Ms Esther An, CDL Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms Claire Chiang, Senior Vice President of Banyan Tree, Ms Grace Sai, to drive change and shape tomorrow’s markets by cultivating Co-founder of The HUB Singapore, and Mr Wilson Ang, Founder of consumer preference for sustainable products and services ECO Singapore. beginning today.

CDL Chief To Build a Sustainability Officer Ms Esther An (third from right) and the Low Carbon other speakers at the “Building a Low Carbon Economy: Economy The Role of Business” session. Businesses in Singapore were urged to adopt sustainable low carbon practices UN negotiations in Paris in December play and the opportunities available to at the EU Climate Diplomacy Day held (COP21). The business community them, as well as the challenges they face. on 17 June at the Central Public Library. plays a vital role in shaping economic Organised by the European Union development and the transition to a Ms Esther An, CDL Chief Sustainability and the missions of other EU member low carbon economy – the only way to Officer graced the sharing session states, the event aims to raise as much secure sustainable economic growth “Building a Low Carbon Economy: The awareness as possible on the issue of and prosperity. Role of Business”, as a panellist. She climate change and the need for action. shared her thoughts on how CDL is This event brought together the business already working with stakeholders to 2015 is a defining year for climate community in Singapore to discuss the adopt sustainability practices, and that change as a new global climate benefits of low carbon economic growth, more work is needed to instill the future 17 agreement will be negotiated at the the role that business and NGOs can generation with an eco-conscious mindset. 18 CDL staff volunteers in high spirits at the CFD 2015. Over 250 employees volunteered their time at the annual Assisi carnival. CARING CITY JUL 2015

Race Against Food Waste Building Blocks for a Greener Tomorrow

In Singapore, buildings are responsible for one-third of energy use. In line with its ethos of “Conserving as we Construct”, CDL supported two recent eco-outreach community initiatives that sought to inspire greener living.

BiG Day Out

As part of a concerted effort to raise awareness about the importance of green buildings and eco-living in the community, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and Singapore Over 400 youth participants Green Building Council (SGBC) held a weekend carnival at flagged off the CDL Green. E-Generation Challenge 2015 at City Square Mall, More than 2,000 visitors at the inaugural Build it Green (BiG) Day Singapore’s First Eco-mall. Out learnt about the importance of sustainable living through 10 stations featuring interactive and educational green-themed games and activities. Guest-of-honour Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Senior Minister of State for National In Singapore, the amount of food generation of leaders and will be the together to overcome the various puzzles, Development and Trade and Industry (centre), BCA CEO Dr John Keung waste generated has increased key group of consumers in the future. the teams gained insights on the global (left) and SGBC President and CDL Group General Manager Mr Chia During the launch on 27 June, Guest-of-Honour Mr Lee Yi Shyan, by about 48% over the past Through the various challenges, the scale of food wastage. Ngiang Hong (right), jointly launched BiG Day Out by completing the Senior Minister of State for National Development and Trade 10 years, from 531,500 tonnes participants have learnt that food waste Singapore map with their green pledges (Photo courtesy of BCA). and Industry, commended seven organisations which pledged in 2005 to 788,600 tonnes in can and must be tackled holistically in The CDL E-Generation Challenge their support for the BCA Green Mark Portfolio Programme, an 2014. Food waste in Singapore terms of minimisation, redistribution 2015 was supported by the Building initiative that encourages building tenants and landlords to green He presented certificates to these organisations, which included is expected to rise further and recycling.” and Construction Authority, National their premises by adopting energy-efficient features and other CDL, McDonald’s and NTUC Fairprice, that have committed to with a larger population and Environment Agency, and the National eco-fittings. green at least 20 of their tenant premises within three years. greater affluence. Recognising During the event on 11 July, participants Parks Board. Event partners included City food waste as a pressing travelled by green modes of transport Square Mall and Star Horizon Learning. environmental issue, CDL has throughout the rally to overcome various adopted “Trace Your FOODprint” stations which involved both physical The inaugural competition in 2010 saw as the theme for its annual challenges and knowledge-based puzzles. over 260 youths participating. To-date, Reduce @ North West signature eco-race for youths into its sixth year, the CDL E-Generation this year. Co-founder of The Food Bank Singapore, Challenge has reached out to some Households in the North West District The programme aims to see 10,000 The enhanced Reduce @ North West Ms Nichol Ng said, “Reducing food 2,200 youths. will be going green for a good cause. households sign up for the energy audit programme was launched on 11 July The CDL E-Generation Challenge waste requires partnership from different For every household that registers for a over the next three years. The combined by Mr Patrick Tay, Grassroots Adviser to 2015, co-presented with The Food stakeholders. The Food Bank Singapore six-month energy audit, a S$10 donation effort would save at least 130,000 kWh Nee Soon East Grassroots Organisations, Bank Singapore, aims to foster greater is proud to partner CDL in this eco- will be channelled to defray the utility bill of energy, which is enough to power up with Dr Teo Ho Pin, Mayor of North West consciousness about the environmental initiative that helps youths appreciate of a needy family through the new North close to 500 three-room flats for a month. District as Special Guest. impact of food waste among over 400 the magnitude of this pressing issue. West Power Up Scheme. participants aged 17 to 25 years old. We hope the participants will take home meaningful tips on reducing food wastage Backed by a S$100,000 contribution More importantly, the Challenge seeks within the whole supply chain.” from CDL, 600 needy households in to cultivate a future generation of North West District will benefit from their influencers to drive and advocate eco- CDL Team Escapes the neighbours’ green efforts over friendly practices and habits for a more Hunger Game the next three years. sustainable future. To drive home the message on reducing This new Scheme is an enhancement to CDL’s Chief Sustainability Officer, food wastage within CDL, the Group’s the Reduce @ North West programme, Ms Esther An said, “Reducing and management and employees also came introduced in 2011, to educate and recycling food waste is part of the together to form special teams that took This year, to drive home the message on encourage residents living in North West reducing food wastage within CDL, CDL Chief a shot at the “Escape the Hunger Game”, The event was graced by CDL Chief Sustainability Officer Ms Esther An (holding the banner, Sustainable Singapore Blueprint’s Sustainability Officer Ms Esther An (second Community District to do their part in fourth from left), Guest-of-Honour Mr Patrick Tay, Grassroots Adviser to Nee Soon East 19 goal towards a Zero Waste Nation. a day before the CDL E-Generation from left) and employees also took a shot at the fighting climate change and reducing Grassroots Organisations (holding the banner, fifth from left), and Special Guest Dr Teo Ho Pin, 20 Our youths represent Singapore’s next Challenge was held. Putting their heads Escape Room station. energy consumption. Mayor of North West District (holding the banner, third from right). CARING CITY JUL 2015

Strengthening Your Supply Chain Overwhelming Response to with Workplace Wellbeing Singapore Garden Photographer

In 2009, 150 leaders gathered at the World beginning to realise that their people are at the staff attraction and retention tool in the war of the Year Competition Heart Assembly to declare a new major global heart of successful sustainability programmes for talent. emergency: non-communicable diseases and that employees who are healthier are (NCDs). Non-communicable diseases, which happier, more productive, and more likely to We also must change societal expectations include cancer, heart disease and obesity, kill 38 go the extra mile. What’s more, workplace around the role that business has to play in An overwhelming 11,328 entries were received in total for the million people per year. wellbeing is crucial for the long term viability employee health. This is one area where Bupa Open category of ’s (NParks) Singapore of businesses, as well as helping us meet the is pioneering – as a purposeful business, it is Garden Photographer of the Year (SGPY) photo competition, Fast forward to present day and the NCD crisis urgent global NCD agenda. genuinely dedicated to improving the health is growing. Although NCDs are the largest of millions, starting with its employees who making it the most popular photo competition organised by cause of mortalities in the world, they are largely But it’s not just white collar workers in high-rise are supported in every aspect of their health NParks in the past six years. preventable – which means that intervention and offices we should be targeting when trying to and wellbeing, whether that’s cancer detection education programmes can have a significant make headway with workplace wellbeing. Large guides, healthy eating and physical activity Launched last September in celebration of Singapore’s 50th positive impact. businesses have supply chains with casts of opportunities and education, or smoking anniversary of independence in 2015, the SGPY featured thousands, where their purchasing power and cessation help. Where better to educate and intervene, then, global reach has the potential to significantly four themes: “Singapore Botanic Gardens – Celebrating Our than in the workplace? People spend more impact their suppliers – particularly in emerging Lastly, the private and public sectors need to Heritage”, “Trees, Forests and Parks”, “People and Nature” waking hours at work than they do anywhere markets, where the World Health Organisation work together much more productively to drive and “Our BiodiverCITY”. else – and with half of the world’s population (WHO) estimates that over a period of thirty the wellbeing agenda forward. Collectively, in work, this presents a major opportunity for years NCDs are expected to rise by more than there’s a huge amount for each sector to gain Photography enthusiasts could submit photographs of what employers to help millions of people to lead 60% by 2020, compared to a rise of less than from the others’ advocacy, partnerships, access A beautiful shadow reflected onto the pavement by the morning light, healthier lifestyles, reducing the risk factors for 10% in developed countries. and global reach. Strengthening solutions to they felt best represented the themes, in both the Open and highlights the intricate and meandering floral design of the iconic iron NCDs such as smoking and obesity. combat NCDs should be a shared commitment, Instagram categories. gate – by Mr Kwan Sai Hoe, first prize winner in the Open category of the There’s a huge opportunity here to improve with effective, multi-sectoral and inter-sectoral “Singapore Botanic Gardens – Celebrating Our Heritage” theme. Recently, Forum for the Future hosted a the health of the world, and some businesses strategies at the global, regional and national roundtable with the global healthcare company including M&S (see case study below) have levels that are fully integrated into healthcare Bupa, where we discussed the impact of already made great strides in this area, but some systems and extend beyond the traditional workplace wellbeing programmes on employee groundwork must be laid first. health sector. health – whether that was encouraging them At an awards ceremony held on 30 May, Minister of State to make healthier nutritional choices, helping Overall, there needs to be a change in our Clearly, there’s a huge opportunity here to for National Development Mr Desmond Lee presented 22 them quit smoking, as well as encouraging a perceptions of workplace wellbeing, so that improve the health of millions, but first a awards to the winners of the “Singapore Botanic Gardens – better work/ life balance. Other businesses in it’s seen as a core business driver by senior real step-change in our collective thinking is Celebrating Our Heritage” and “Trees, Forests and Parks” attendance included some of the UK’s biggest leaders, with a clear business benefit. Currently, required. We all need to become better systems themes. retailers, such as Marks & Spencer (M&S). employee health and wellbeing programmes thinkers, and all organisations, private and can be perceived as expensive, unnecessary public alike need a better understanding of the In addition to the ethical imperative of and not having a discernible, measurable system in which they operate, and the levers The winning photos for these two themes were displayed at the implementing such programmes, there’s impact. We know that this isn’t the case – and they can pull to create lasting systemic change Singapore Botanic Gardens Nassim Gate Visitor Centre from 30 the business benefit. Companies are finally furthermore that such programmes can be a to create a more sustainable future. May to 30 June.

The winners for the remaining two themes – “People and CASE STUDY – The main elements of the programme were Having implemented the programme, M&S Nature” and “Our BiodiverCITY” – will be announced in the last PROJECT HOPE BY M&S basic health and nutrition delivered to then commissioned a business impact report quarter of the year. The top three winning photographs in the workers through training sessions and health with a local Cambodian organisation called 3S Open category of each theme will be eligible for the Overall days, setting up health committees in the Group, to measure a series of key KPIs. The Best Photo Award. A global business that is leading by example is factories, upskilling staff in on-site medical report showed on average improvements in all M&S, whose value chain includes two million rooms to enable them to educate and deliver KPIs, for example clinic usage had doubled, workers across farms and factories, 84,000 information, administering basic medicines, 61% of those tested were cured of anaemia, An enchanting view created from the morning mist in Choa Chu Kang – by The SGPY competition is organised by NParks in partnership employees and 34 million customers and addressing the issue of anaemia amongst absenteeism reduced by 5% and productivity Mr David Wirawan, first prize winner in the Open category of the “Trees, with the Garden City Fund (GCF) and the Photographic Society each week. female garment workers, which was identified increased by 7%, due to healthier workers. Forests and Parks” theme. of Singapore (PSS), with CDL as Presenting Sponsor. as a health risk. In 2011, Marks and Spencer partnered with the The Project ran for 18 months from 2012 to Reproductive Health Association of Cambodia M&S worked with the factory management 2014, and involved seven factories and (RHAC) and Project Hope, an international teams so they agreed to support the 14,000 workers. health organisation, to develop a programme expansion of existing health services and called HEALTHWORKS, enabling factories to implement new services. Dedicated health This article is adapted from an article by deliver basic health services to its workers committees were developed to manage Sally Uren that first appeared on http:// City News Published by City Developments Limited. No reproduction, in part or in whole, of the newsletter may be made without prior permission of the editor. The views expressed in in Cambodia. sustainable health systems in the factory. sustainability.thomsonreuters.com/ Advisor: Mr Kwek Leng Joo this newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of the organisation. Information is correct Editor-in-chief: Ms Esther An at time of printing and is subject to changes. Visual representations such as pictures and Editor: Ms Belinda Lee drawings are artists’ impressions only and are subject to changes. Produced by Corporate Communications Department, MCI (P) 014/11/2014 City Developments Limited Designer: Aught Pte Ltd 21 Sally Uren is Chief Executive at Forum for the Future with overall responsibility for delivering Forum’s mission to create a sustainable future. A regular Website: www.cdl.com.sg Printer: Colourscan Print Co. Pte. Ltd. 22 speaker at international and national conferences, she also writes for publications including New Statesman, Huffington Post and Management Today. Company Registration Number: 196300316Z Cover: The Brownstone