Overview
Guided by our Sustainability framework and 2030 Master Plan, our environmental sustainability efforts at our flagship integrated resort, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), focus on decarbonisation, energy optimisation, renewable energy, water conservation, waste reduction, and green building practices.
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1st
GSTC Certification: 1st in the world to be certified to both
GSTC Destination Criteria and GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotels in 2021
↓24%
Carbon Intensity*: 24%
reduction in 2025
54%
Water Management: 54% of water consumption from alternative sources in 2025
↓42%
Waste-to-landfill Intensity*: 42% reduction in 2025
70%
Sustainable Buildings: 70% of GENS gross floor area (GFA) are BCA Green Mark certified
>5,000
Renewable Energy: Over 5,000 solar panels generating up to 2.8 GWh per year
*Intensity is measured against our Gross Floor Area (GFA) and is benchmarked against our 2015 baseline.
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Our Commitment to Environmental Responsibility
GSTC Certifications
RWS is the first destination in the world to be awarded the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Destination Criteria and GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotels in August 2021. Both certifications were successfully renewed in 2025.
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Water Management
RWS actively taps on alternative water sources, including NEWater, rainwater, seawater, and reclaimed water, to support our operations and reduce reliance on potable water. Together, these sources account for 54% of RWS’ total water consumption in 2025.
Renewable Energy
In 2025, we further strengthened our renewable energy portfolio through the continued expansion of our on-site solar photovoltaic (PV) network across the resort. Following the successful commissioning of new PV installations at four key locations – Illumination’s Minion Land at Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore Oceanarium, Research and Learning Centre, and The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort – our cumulative installed solar capacity is now more than four times that of 2022. Collectively, these solar installations generate approximately 3.5 GWh of clean electricity annually, equivalent to the energy needed to power approximately 770 four-room HDB flats.
Sustainable Buildings
Sustainability is integral to the design and operations of RWS, guiding everything from initial planning to ongoing upgrades. We have pledged to green 75% of our gross floor area (GFA) by 2030 and continue to integrate sustainable design principles across our developments, including passive and active design strategies. We also proactively seek out and adopt new green building innovations and solutions, such as implementing Singapore’s first large-scale cloud-based Building Management System.
Currently, a total of 14 buildings across RWS have achieved BCA Green Mark GoldPlus or higher certifications, covering 70% of our buildings by GFA. Most recently, Illumination’s Minion Land at Universal Studios Singapore and the Research and Learning Centre attained the prestigious BCA Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy Building certification. In addition, WEAVE was awarded Green Mark Platinum, while The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, achieved Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy. These efforts reflect our commitment to meeting Singapore’s highest sustainable building standards, with 75% of RWS’ GFA dedicated to green buildings.
Currently, a total of 14 buildings across RWS have achieved BCA Green Mark GoldPlus or higher certifications, covering 70% of our buildings by GFA. Most recently, Illumination’s Minion Land at Universal Studios Singapore and the Research and Learning Centre attained the prestigious BCA Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy Building certification. In addition, WEAVE was awarded Green Mark Platinum, while The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, achieved Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy. These efforts reflect our commitment to meeting Singapore’s highest sustainable building standards, with 75% of RWS’ GFA dedicated to green buildings.
Biodiversity Conservation
Resorts World Sentosa is deeply committed to environmental stewardship, striving to minimise our ecological footprint while championing conservation efforts. Recognising the vital role of biodiversity in sustaining healthy ecosystems, we actively preserve and monitor our 2.9-hectare coastal forest, carry out marine biodiversity conservation initiatives within our aquarium and beyond, and engage the public through education and outreach. We also foster strategic partnerships to support and enable impactful research and conservation projects.
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2.9 hectares
Of coastal forest protected within our integrated resort through conservation efforts
93
Plant species recorded in
the latest biodiversity survey of
our coastal forest
S$10M
Pledged to establish the RWS-NUS Living Laboratory with the National University of Singapore (NUS) for biodiversity and decarbonisation research
>21,300
Members of the public reached through sustainability and marine education in 2025
49
Biodiversity surveys conducted under the RWS-NUS Living Laboratory research partnership in 2024
5
Submissions made to the Singapore Biodiversity Records in 2024
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