Singapore Green Label Scheme (SGLS)

The Singapore Green Label Scheme (SGLS) is a product certification program that identifies and recognizes goods meeting defined environmental standards. Administered by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC), a non-profit organization, the scheme was established in May 1992 by the Ministry of the Environment and has been under SEC's authority since 1999. It is one of Southeast Asia's longest-running eco-labeling programs and is recognized across multiple markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

The certification is aimed at manufacturers, suppliers, and builders who want independent verification that their products meet eco-standards covering areas such as energy efficiency, resource use, and environmental impact. It is particularly relevant to businesses operating in construction, manufacturing, technology, energy, agriculture, and hospitality sectors. Products that earn the Green Label signal to buyers and specifiers that they have been assessed against credible environmental criteria.

For businesses deciding whether to pursue this certification, the SGLS offers a way to differentiate products in markets where sustainability credentials are increasingly expected by regulators, investors, and consumers. Its recognition across countries including Australia, China, Germany, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam makes it relevant beyond Singapore for companies seeking to demonstrate environmental responsibility in regional or international supply chains.