SUSTAINABILITY
YOUR mindful FOOTPRINT
IN THE GARDEN CITY
Our commitment to the environment, community and Singapore's cultural heritage
Our holistic approach to sustainability
At Raffles Singapore, sustainability is a practice quietly woven into every facet of how we welcome, serve and give back. From the conservation of our natural surroundings to the preservation of Singapore's living heritage, we hold ourselves to the highest standard in all that we do.
We extend an invitation to our guests, partners and community to journey with us towards a more thoughtful and sustainable future for luxury hospitality.
Our commitments
Sustainability shapes our vision of luxury, rooted in authenticity, refinement, and respect. Explore how we are shaping a mindful future.
Our spaces are thoughtfully designed with both comfort and sustainability in mind. Energy efficient measures implemented include LED lighting, motion sensors and in-suite guest management systems, allowing guests to personalise lighting and temperature for optimal comfort. Behind the scenes, we continue to enhance our infrastructure with upgraded chillers and other energy efficient systems as part of our long-term journey towards BCA Green Mark certification.
Situated in a water-scarce city state, we are mindful of our water consumption. Some water saving measures we have adopted are installing low-flow aerators, regular leak inspections and offering guests the option to reuse linens. As part of our long-term commitment to sustainability, we are also upgrading our cooling towers to more water-efficient systems.
Across our operations, we strive to minimise the use of high-carbon-impact materials such as single-use plastics and embrace sustainable alternatives like paper and plant-based materials. We recycle different waste streams which include e-waste and glass, and our Butler team repurposes items such as nut jars and scrap leather into candle jars and luggage tags that serve as thoughtful keepsakes for our guests.
Despite having a limited local agriculture, we are committed to sourcing ingredients responsibly, ensuring freshness and verified sustainability certifications such as Marine Stewardship Council and Fair Trade. At Butcher's Block, the IMUA menu is crafted with a zero-waste, whole-animal butchery philosophy that honours both flavour and sustainability.
Amidst the growing urban landscape around the hotel, we have continued to nurture lush greenery and lawns adorned with local flora over the years. These green spaces offer guests and visitors a quiet respite from the urban heat, inviting a moment of calm and a gentle appreciation of nature where it is least expected.
As part of our long-term partnership with Community Chest Singapore, we display and sell handicrafts lovingly made by our beneficiaries at the Shop for Good corner in Raffles Boutique. Together with the quarterly colleague flea market, all sales proceeds from these initiatives are donated directly to Community Chest.
Explore our sustainable experiences
Guided Morning Walk on Rainforest Trail at Singapore Botanical Gardens
Embark on a guided morning walk for two on the Rainforest Trail at the Singapore Botanical Gardens, the first and only tropical botanic garden on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Let our Wellness Specialist lead you on a transformative experience journey to immerse in a deep state of relaxation, openness and awareness.
Hotel Historical Tour by Resident Historians
Join Mr Leslie Danker and his team of dedicated historians on a Hotel Historical Tour as they share the remarkable legacy of Raffles Singapore and bring to life the storied history of the Grand Dame.
The Intricacies of the Peranakan Culture
Embark on an immersive cultural journey through the indigenous Peranakan culture with our exclusive collaboration with The Intan, an award-winning Peranakan home museum. Complete with complimentary two-way Raffles Limousine transfers to The Intan, enjoy a one-hour tour of this heritage space, a delightful array of traditional Peranakan refreshments and an opportunity to view exclusive collections collected over decades by owner Alvin Yapp’s and lovingly preserved in his treasure cove.
*Exclusive for in-house guests
Curated Personal Shopping
Delight in a personal shopping extravaganza like none other. Interact with expert stylists from Privato, a luxury shopping concierge and discover the world of luxury fashion and lifestyle brought to your doorstep while in residence at Raffles. Indulge in a 4-hour handcrafted shopping experience, where you will be presented with an array of luxury products or outfits selected based on your pre-arrival consultation. Alternatively, have your stylist lead you on a visit to some of the most exclusive and eclectic boutiques in the city.
Self-guided Hawker Food Trail
Celebrate Singapore’s beloved hawker culture and the home-grown culinary talents who have successfully obtained an inscription on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. These culinary masters have been dishing up our favourite multicultural dishes over generations at our popular hawker centres and food courts. Our very own Self-Guided Hawker Food Trail curated in partnership with KF Seetoh, a local street food advocate and founder of the world-renowned Makansutra, explores the rich and diverse hawker food experiences within the walking vicinity of our Grande Dame and feasts your eyes and taste buds on this uniquely Singapore culinary adventure.