European Chamber of Commerce, Singapore

EU Legislative Interests

EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA), Financial & tax regulations, Illicit trade policies, EU Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, CSDDD, EUDR, Omnibus

Communication Activities

The Sustainability programme includes three editions of the Sustainability whitebook (2020/2021, 2022/2023 and 2023/2024) about regulatory issues in Singapore and launch of European Excellence in Sustainability Programme which includes position papers and whitebook on the main areas like Circular Economy, Smart Mobility, Clean & Efficient Energy, Sustainable Food & Nutrition, Green Finance, Sustainability and innovation, Sustainable Transportation and Renewable and efficient Energy. The Digital Economy Whitebook. With the Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) being in negotiation and EUSDP having been signed – as well as investment in technological infrastructure, and encouragement of digital literacy, have set the stage for a future where the digital economy thrives on a global scale. Choosing digital economy (and digital transformation) as the focal point for our Whitebook in 2023 reflects the growing role of technology-driven strategies in shaping contemporary business landscapes. Recent business trends underscore an accelerating shift towards digitalisation and innovation, as companies worldwide strive to remain competitive and resilient in an ever-evolving market. In parallel, Singapore and the European Union have independently pursued comprehensive digitalisation policies aimed at fostering economic growth, enhancing efficiency, and stimulating innovation. The Future of Healthcare & Wellbeing programme highlights increasingly complex challenges faced by the healthcare sector. Comprised of a series of activities covering the three areas of Healthcare & Innovation, Healthy Lifestyle & Wellbeing and Healthy & Sustainable Food. The future of Movement programme addresses how technology and innovation coupled with new transportation capacity can help reduce global gridlock. Three topic pillars covered are Urban Mobility (movement of people), Transportation (movement of goods) and Logistics (fleet and supply chain). These pillars are addressed through three pillars of activities such as webinars, closed door meetings and reports. Sustainable Air Travel Programme - According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), aviation is responsible for 3 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions. This may not seem like a lot, but while most economic sectors are shrinking their carbon footprint, aviation’s is rising.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

European Business Organisation Worldwide Network ASBL: http://www.ebowwn.com/ Singapore Business Federation: http://www.sbf.org.sg/ Global Compact Network Singapore http://www.gcns.sg EU-ASEAN Business Council (https://www.eu-asean.eu/)

Organisation Members

Corporate members list is available with this link: https://eurocham.org.sg/member-directory/ Further the following National business groups are also member of the European Chamber of Commerce (Singapore): Belgian Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) Central East European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore Danish Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) Dutch Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) Finnish Business Council Singapore (FBC) French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore Irish Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore Norwegian Business Association in Singapore Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Spanish-Singaporean Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) Swedish Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) SwissCham in Singapore