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Environment & Sustainability

Rising greenhouse gas emissions have led to devastating consequences, from record heatwaves in Europe to catastrophic flooding in Pakistan to severe drought in China, the impacts of climate change are truly global.

The latest report from the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change makes for grim reading but pathways to avoid the worst risks are still available. The technology for combatting climate change already exists and highly cost-effective measures can still be undertaken. This is why Tanglin Trust is committed to positive action and become part of the solution, not the problem.

Guided by our core values and in recognition of the serious challenges we face today, Tanglin is committed to reducing our impact on the environment, engaging all stakeholders in the global effort to protect our planet and empowering our students to rise to the challenges ahead.

Schools are in a unique position to nurture the next generation and have a duty to inspire and instil in them the ambition to become the environmental leaders of tomorrow. As a school and a community leader, we have a key responsibility to reduce our ecological footprint and become less energy intensive.

Tanglin's Sustainability Commitment

We are committed to the following:

Reduce Energy Consumption
Implement comprehensive and innovative energy-efficient practices across the entire campus to reduce our footprint.
 

Reduce Catering Impact
Manage food waste, enhance use of plant-based products, and explore more sustainable food-sourcing options.
 

Consider School Trips
Encourage the use of sustainable transport methods and consider the environmental impact of educational visits within Singapore and abroad.

Procurement Decisions
Consider the sustainability of procurement decisions and ensure external providers are meeting our criteria.
 

UN Sustainable Development Goals
Enhance the incorporation of sustainability and the SDGs into curricula across the three schools.
 

Education & Training
Raise awareness of, and offer training for, sustainability in education and environmental issues in all areas of our community.

Waste Management Measures
Reduce the volume of waste generated on the school site and improve
recycling rates.

 

Preserve Campus Biodiversity
Protect and enhance the green spaces and biodiveristy in and around the campus.


 

Eco Stewardship
Align with the Eco Stewardship Programme (an MOE sustainability agenda under the Singapore Green Plan 2030) through the 4 Cs of Curriculum, Campus, Culture and Community.

Green News

The latest news on the environment, climate, nature, sustainability, green innovation and projects at Tanglin.

Tanglin Thrift 2025
Tanglin Thrift 2025

We welcomed back the Tanglin Thrift once again. This popular event amongst students has become something of a new tradition in the Senior School. The 2025 Tanglin Thrift was led by students as part of the Metanoia Sustainability Action Group (SAG), a Senior School initiative which works to help achieve Tanglin’s sustainably  goals. This particular initiative is focusing on ways to reduce wastage across Tanglin uniform & sports kit and help encourage the importance of recycling pre-loved clothes amongst the Tanglin community.

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Tanglin Students “Exhausted Dreamers” Win in the 2024 Microsoft Global Schools Competition
Tanglin Students “Exhausted Dreamers” Win in the 2024 Microsoft Global Schools Competition

Now in its fifth year, the Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior 2024 provides a platform for students aged 5-18 to showcase their talents on a global stage. Five Sixth Form students from Tanglin entered the new ‘AI for Good’ category. This global competition attracted over 800 entries from more than 100 countries, and the team "Exhausted Dreamers," comprising Krishiv K, Isaac L, Yash J, Aaran R, and AJ R, emerged as one of the top 10 winning teams.

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Tanglin's Sustainability Journey: A New Chapter Begins!
Tanglin's Sustainability Journey: A New Chapter Begins!

This year, Tanglin's CEO, Mr Craig Considine ceremoniously signed The Sustainable Schools Charter in the presence of 33 passionate sixth form students who form our new Metanoia Sustainability Action Group. With that swish of the pen, we have entered a new chapter in our drive to be a sustainable school. But what does it mean to be a sustainable school? What is Metanoia? Why is this charter so significant, and what difference will it make to life at Tanglin?

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