WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING
Providing integrated facility services Sustainability is at the heart of CTM’s journey. Leading the way for a cleaner and greener Singapore, Chye Thiam Maintenance (CTM) has made sustainability central to its operations and growth. Founded in the 1970s with just 30 team members providing environmental services, CTM has grown into a leading Integrated Facility Services provider with over 3,200 team members and a fleet of more than 300 vehicles. Today, the company manages over 60 million square feet of commercial space, including iconic locations such as Jewel and Resorts World Sentosa, and has worked with more than 1,000 partners across commercial, government, aviation and public sectors, as well as major events like F1. Sustainability is more than a goal for CTM. It is a guiding principle in every aspect of its work. This commitment is led by Dr Adrian Ang, Director of Group Sustainability & New Business at CTM, and a Council Member, Chartered Engineering Board Member, and Sustainability Cluster Chairman at The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES). As a LEED Accredited Professional and Chartered Engineer (Sustainability), with a strong engineering background, he combines technical expertise with practical on-the-ground insights, helping to integrate sustainable technologies into CTM’s operations and embed environmental considerations into the company’s long-term strategy. “Singapore is our shared home, and it is on all of us to create a sustainable living space for generations to come,” said Dr Ang. A key focus for CTM has been reducing carbon emissions. On the roads, the company is gradually converting its fleet to fully electric vehicles, cutting fuel use and emissions while supporting 64
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The company is gradually converting its fleet to fully electric vehicles.
Dr Adrian Ang
Singapore’s shift toward cleaner mobility. Within its existing and new facilities, CTM has implemented energy management measures, including optimising usage, adopting LED lighting, converting appliances to energy-saving models and expanding solar panel coverage. These initiatives collectively reduce CTM’s carbon footprint while demonstrating the company’s commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability. CTM’s impact extends beyond its own facilities. The company has become a trusted partner to clients seeking to reduce their environmental footprint. Through a suite of green services, CTM helps organisations minimise waste, improve recycling and operate more efficiently. By supporting clients in segregating waste at source,
CTM ensures recyclables are properly sorted and processed, making recycling more effective. Eco-friendly cleaning equipment and data-driven workflows further enable clients to achieve sustainability without compromising efficiency. Each solution shows that going green can also mean working smarter. CTM also sees sustainability as an opportunity to shape mindsets. At its Material Recovery Facility (MRF), students, corporate groups and the public experience, firsthand, how recyclables are sorted, processed and given a second life. These educational journeys foster appreciation for recycling and highlight the role everyone plays in reducing waste. Visitors leave with a renewed sense of responsibility and a clearer understanding of how small actions can create a large impact. The story of CTM continues to evolve, driven by innovation, responsibility and action. With every electric vehicle on the road, every sustainability milestone achieved with its partners, and every student inspired through its MRF tours, CTM is shaping a culture of sustainability that will, hopefully, leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.