Companies are hesitant to make more sustainable offices by switching to cleaner sources of energy or investing in energy efficient technologies due to economic or time constraints. Global Eco Action started in 10 years ago in Japan, encouraging employees, corporate partners and other organisations to reduce energy use. The Eco Action Day campaign was launched in Singapore a year later with 18 supporters such as a hospital, multinational corporations and a school.
Eco Action Day is now Singapore's oldest and longest campaign with more than 700 public and private sector organisations. The participants pledge sustainable actions such as switching lights off during lunchtime, and participants with especially ambitious and innovative pledges were rewarded. As a result, 200 tonnes of carbon emissions were avoided.
They believe "communicating environmental messages and conserving resources are the two cornerstones of sustainable environmental management." The government started to support Eco Action day by encouraging businesses, community and individuals to mange carbon footprint. They continue to expand globally and get everyone on board for a more sustainable living.
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