Who Pays Singapore's Carbon Tax? Reportable vs Taxable Facilities Explained
The Carbon Pricing Act (CPA) is in effect, but which businesses are actually affected? In Episode 2 of GreenCo's Carbon Tax series, we explain which sectors and facilities fall under Singapore's carbon pricing regime and the two emissions thresholds that decide your obligations.
What You'll Learn in This Video
- Sectors covered – facilities in manufacturing, power generation, waste and water.
- The 2,000 tCO2e threshold – facilities emitting at least 2,000 tonnes of CO2e a year are reportable facilities that must register and report their emissions.
- The 25,000 tCO2e threshold – facilities emitting at least 25,000 tCO2e a year are taxable facilities that must also pay carbon tax.
- Key differences – how the obligations of reportable and taxable facilities compare.
Is Your Facility Affected?
Carbon tax liability is assessed per facility, not per company, so groups with several sites need to check each one. Accurate greenhouse gas accounting is the starting point for knowing where you stand. See how GreenCo supports GHG emissions calculation.
Watch the Full Carbon Tax Series
Previous: Episode 1 – Why We Need a Carbon Tax
Next: Episode 3 – CPA Compliance Rules Explained
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