Woh Hup understands that the building and construction industry can participate more in global sustainability efforts. In view of that, we are committed to undertake measures to minimise negative impacts on the environment and reduce our carbon emissions. Therefore, we have Sustainability and Green Procurement policies in place which covers:
- Compliance with laws, legislations and regulations
- Conservation of natural resources
- Minimise pollution to the environment
- Purchase and use of more environmentally friendly products
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Maintain good housekeeping
- Minimise inconvenience and disturbance to the public
In line with the policies, we have consistently implemented green and gracious practices across all our construction sites. Our efforts have been recognised by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) where we have been awarded Green and Gracious Builder Award (GGBA) – STAR rating (highest possible category) since 2010. In 2020, Woh Hup has been awarded the GGBA (Star Champion Award)—an award which was introduced to give recognition to builders that have consistently maintained highest rating and have shown commendable green and gracious efforts.
Additionally, Woh Hup has been awarded with the SCAL Sustainable Builder Award—a recognition to organisations that drive innovation, environmental responsibility, and decarbonisation in the industry—and named SCAL Sustainable Builder Champion 2025.
Woh Hup is also one of the first contractors in Singapore to have achieved the ISO 50001: Energy Management System certification in 2025, a testament to our continued efforts in energy conservation. We have also pledged to the Low Formaldehyde Commitment Statement to promote sustainable materials that improve quality of living, and partaken in the Singapore Built Environment Embodied Carbon Pledge launched by Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) to accelerate decarbonisation.
Our head offices were built with sustainability in mind. Aligned with our Sustainability Policy to reduce electrical consumption from the grid, solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems have been installed on the rooftops of our head offices to help offset energy consumption. Following this approach, the initiative was extended beyond headquarters, with supplementary solar PV installations at construction site offices.
Woh Hup Building at Upper Bukit Timah Road has achieved BCA Green Mark 2021 Platinum rating, ASEAN Energy Award, Solar Pioneer Award, and PUB Water Efficient Building Certification.
Woh Hup Technical Hub at Gul Street has achieved BCA Green Mark GoldPlus and ASEAN Energy Efficient and Conservation Best Practices Award. In March 2024, it also received Platinum rating under the BCA Green Mark for Healthier Workplaces.
Our four-storey Technical Hub is one of the few buildings in Singapore constructed using prefabricated Mass Engineered Timber (MET) which are made from wood harvested from sustainably managed plantation. Prefabricated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) elements were also adopted during construction of this building. These construction methods have improved our productivity and enabled us to reduce our carbon footprint.
Since 2021, we have adopted Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with lithium-ion batteries to replace diesel generators, resulting in a carbon reduction over 50%, while also reducing noise pollution and air pollutants.
At Woh Hup, we actively adopt innovative electric machinery and equipment on our construction sites whenever feasible, aiming to enhance operational efficiency while minimising environmental impact.
