Introduction
The new category under the umbrella of the SEAA scheme title the “SEC-Senoko Energy Green Innovation Awards” has been established as a part of the SEAA 2005 awards ceremony. The Innovations category will focus on innovative developments and design of both existing and newly introduced technologies, holding local patents, these technologies may include elements of the following:
- Reduction environmental impact of products
- Improvements to reduction processes and/or improve efficiency
- Use of alternate technologies and/or procedures
Innovations that are in existence and operation or just completing their development cycle and at the end of its testing faze can also qualify for an award within this category.
In short, the new Awards recognises technologies, solutions and innovations which prove to have qualities that help preserve and conserve the environment.
These include performance-enhancing capabilities that improve energy, water and, or waste minimization. All products should also have other equally desirable attributes, such as the ability to enhance reusability and, or recyclability.
The Catalysts
Making this possible is long-standing patron of the Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards and firm supporter of corporate environmental progression and responsibility Senoko Energy Limited, who has partnered the Singapore Environment Council to develop and to encourage innovations that support Singapore’s increasingly important place in global community efforts and commitments to building a sustainable future.
Audit Procedures
The SEC-Senoko Energy Green Innovations Awards aims to encourage companies and individuals to create or improve upon products that are innovative and eco-friendly.
The audit procedure will focus on the following criteria for evaluation and selection for an award candidate:
- Use of alternative eco-friendly materials and/or processes
- Reduction / conservation of water, energy, emissions and/or waste
- Improvements to existing technologies resulting in decreased of resource use (reflected in point 2)
Innovative validity for receiving an award will be assessed through based on the following:
- Energy / resource use and comparative analysis to similar products
- Chemical composition and formulation
- Manufacturing methodology
- Recyclability, degradability, compostability, and/or reusability
- Cost of implementation and tangible benefits of adoption
In addition to the above all applications must provide validated information on the following to qualify for this award:
- All innovations submitted must have registered patents filed prior to their submission for this Award
- Proof of copywriting and patent ownership must accompany application and all submissions
- Incomplete applications or applications which grossly exceed the word length dictated within each of the sections above will not be accepted.
- Any other required documentation requested for by Singapore Environment Council
To support proper application and execution of the above criterion will be assisted by the Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards Steering Committee consisting of NEA, PUB, members from various tertiary institutions as well as key representatives from the private sector. This project will yield various technologies, both environmentally related and non, for commercialisation into local and foreign markets as Singapore technologies.
Additional Information
In 2005, the Singapore Environment Council formed a partnership with the Experiment, Commercialise, & Innovate in a Test-Bed Experience (EXCITE) programme launched by the Jurong Town Corporation (JTC), and Economic Development Board (EDB).
The EXCITE programme welcomes individuals and companies to test-bed, showcase and commercialise ideas and innovations in the areas of Connectivity, Energy, Lifestyle and Mobility.
Until now, the Singapore Environment Council’s role in EXCITE had been to recognise environmental technologies emerging from the programme. In addition, the Council also aimed to develop tropical standards for “green products” under the umbrella of the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme.
The Singapore Environment Council is enhancing its relationship with EXCITE by highlighting and awarding environment-friendly innovations.
In addition to the above, the SEC-Senoko Energy Green Innovation Awards is given to products that have successfully passed the stringent assessment of EXCITE.
How To Apply
Fill out online Expression of Intent to Apply for the SEC-Senoko Energy Green Innovation Awards
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- Download the application form
- Mail the filled up application form and All required supporting documents to:
The SEC-Senoko Energy Green Innovation Awards
SEAA Secretariat
C/O Singapore Environment Council
1E Cluny Road #02-01
Singapore (259601)
Past Winners
Winner 2009
Winner 2007 & 2008
Winner 2006
Winners 2005
