Mediacorp has received the prestigious Singapore Environmental Achievement Award 2026, awarded for its leadership and advocacy in sustainability. The accolade highlights the company’s efforts to integrate green practices across its operations and use its media influence to raise public awareness on environmental issues.
- Mediacorp recognized for leadership and advocacy in sustainability
- Award highlights media’s role in driving climate awareness
- Minister Grace Fu emphasizes climate risk as business risk
What happened
Mediacorp was honoured with the Singapore Environmental Achievement Award 2026 at an event organised by the Singapore Environment Council. The award recognises companies for significant progress and leadership in sustainability. Mediacorp received the multinational corporation award alongside OCBC, acknowledging its comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship.
The Singapore Environment Council cited Mediacorp's efforts in reducing its carbon footprint through renewable energy projects, sustainable procurement, and efficient resource use. The company’s commitment extends beyond operations to its extensive media content, which includes award-winning documentaries and environmental reporting that help increase public understanding of climate change and conservation issues.
Why it feels good
This award celebrates Mediacorp’s role as a powerful platform for environmental advocacy. Beyond just implementing green practices internally, Mediacorp leverages its influence to inspire individuals and businesses to take action on sustainability. As Singapore’s national media network, its ability to bring complex environmental challenges into accessible public narratives makes a significant contribution to society’s collective response to climate change.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace Fu, highlighted that businesses which integrate climate risks as part of their core strategies will be the ones that prosper. She emphasized that sustainability presents not just challenges but also business opportunities, encouraging companies to innovate, collaborate, and balance environmental with economic goals. Mediacorp exemplifies how aligning business operations with sustainability can build resilience and foster positive change.
What to enjoy or watch next
Mediacorp continues to produce a wide range of programming that explores sustainability themes, including documentaries, current affairs shows, and digital content designed to educate and motivate audiences about environmental preservation. Viewers can look forward to more compelling stories that explain the impacts of climate change and showcase innovative solutions from Singapore and beyond.
These productions not only inform but also empower the public to make conscientious choices and support Singapore’s sustainability goals. Following Mediacorp’s journey in sustainability provides an inspiring example of how media organizations can lead by example and shape a greener future through the power of storytelling.