Go 25 - Make Comfort Sustainable
In Singapore’s tropical climate, overcooling is common – but it comes at a cost: discomfort, higher energy use and additional utility costs. It also accelerates climate change and exacerbates the urban heat island effect. This creates a vicious feedback cycle: hotter cities demand more cooling, which generates more emissions and heat, thus further raising ambient temperatures. As such, we all have a part to play to reduce overcooling and ensure long-term sustainable comfort.
The Go 25 movement, encourages all Singapore residents to adopt optimal cooling practices, starting with setting indoor temperatures to at around 25°C in their homes, offices, and buildings. It’s more than just a number; it is the sweet spot for comfort and sustainability, and a call to action for all of us to pave the way in creating smarter, more sustainable Singapore.
A national initiative by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE), supported by the National Environment Agency (NEA), and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Go 25 is part of Go Green SG and is a key effort to advance sustainable cooling behaviors in Singapore.
Join the national movement of industry leaders committed to building a smarter, more sustainable future. The Go 25 pledge is a powerful demonstration of your organisation’s dedication to balancing occupant comfort with environmental sustainability.
Your Pledge Includes Three Key Actions:
- Commit to Sustainable Cooling: Strive to maintain an average ambient temperature of 25°C in spaces under direct operational control e.g. all common areas/ shared spaces in the building.
- Support Your Stakeholders: Engage your employees, tenants, contractors to explore solutions to make 25°C sustainable and comfortable e.g. supplementing cooling with fans.
- Become a Voice for Change: Raise awareness and drive collective action by communicating your efforts in going 25°C and the benefits of doing so.