As announced in the country’s 2017 annual budget speech, Singapore is set to introduce a carbon tax of SGD$10-20 (USD 7-14) per tonne of carbon released, starting from 2019. Beyond carbon dioxide, the tax penalises five other greenhouse gas emissions: methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride. The tax is aimed at helping Singapore achieve its Paris Agreement targets to reduce emissions while boosting its clean energy sector.
Singapore to implement carbon tax in 2019
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- Topic: Climate changeEconomy & businessEnergyGovernance & politics
- Other Tags: 1.5ºC ChallengeCarbonClimate ChangeEnergyGovernancePolicySoutheast Asia