For CMT’s malls, we strive to mitigate key OHS hazards in facilities, operations and contractor
management. For instance, service providers such as cleaning companies need to submit material
safety data sheets to show that materials used are approved by authorities for use in Singapore. At
our corporate office, OHS issues guidelines that include office ergonomics, safety issues and general
employees well-being.
SHOWCASE OF A GREEN BUILDING: BUGIS JUNCTION
Bugis Junction is part of an integrated development situated on Victoria Street and directly above the
Bugis Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Station. It is located in the heart of Singapore’s civic and cultural
district.
Bugis Junction is a four-storey shopping mall that is connected to a 15-storey office tower. The
integrated development achieved a Green Mark Platinum award from BCA in 2014 for bringing green
and sustainability programmes under one roof, creating awareness and offering intangible benefits
such as enhanced user comfort and setting a benchmark for integrated developments.
Examples of environmental features at the integrated development include:
• Estimated energy savings: 5,804,205 kWh/year
• Estimated water savings: 1,072 m
3
/year
• Chiller plant system with estimated efficiency of 0.6 KW/tonne
• Green initiatives with Go Green Committee including lamp recycling, tenant-centric sustainable
programmes (such as recycling of paper, aluminium cans, toner and printer cartridges, mobile
phones, books, spectacles), organising lunch talks on green, sustainability and environment as
well as use of compost recycling for horticulture waste
• Maximum use of natural light such as sky atrium in the shopping mall
• Use of renewable energy with the installation of solar panels
• Installation of private water meters to monitor major water usage
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Heritage and Arts
Lot One Shoppers’ Mall hosted ‘The Choa Chu Kang Got Talent Search’ in May and June 2014. This
talent search provided the platform for residents of Choa Chu Kang to showcase their talents. During
the audition and finals, there were many talents from the neighbourhood.
In June 2014, MediaCorp Oli 96.8FM unveiled its new logo at Bukit Panjang Plaza with a series of
spectacular song and dance stage performances fronted by popular Oli DJs and Vasantham artistes
to the delight of the Indian community.
At Westgate, the National Gallery Singapore commemorated Singapore’s 50 years of independence
with the ‘Portraits of the People’, a travelling community engagement programme, where
Singaporeans are called upon to contribute their personal reflections on the National Pledge and
provide a self-portrait sketch as a unique signature to affirm their response.
Care for Animals
‘The Heart for Animals’ event at Lot One Shoppers’ Mall in June 2014 featured many fun
family-friendly activities. Organised by Republic Polytechnic and supported by the Agri-Food &
Veterinary Authority of Singapore, the event aimed to promote responsible pet ownership and family
bonding in Singapore. Pets such as dogs, cats and rabbits were brought in by various animal welfare
organisations including the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Sustainability
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