ISP is proud to announce that we have secured the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) 2-Ticks (“Very Good”) Product Certification, becoming the first interior acoustic glazed partitioning specialist in Singapore to attain this recognised level of sustainability accreditation.
This milestone marks a meaningful advancement in ISP’s sustainability strategy and reinforces our commitment to delivering high-performance architectural solutions aligned with Singapore’s evolving built environment standards.
A Recognised Sustainability Certification Framework
The SGBC Product Certification Scheme evaluates building solutions against defined environmental performance criteria, including embodied carbon considerations, resource efficiency, and lifecycle impact.
A 2-Ticks rating confirms that the assessed solution has demonstrated improved environmental performance within its category, based on established parameters and independent third-party verification.
In commercial office environments, glazed partitioning systems are deployed extensively across multiple floors, tenancy zones, and enclosed workspaces. As these elements represent a substantial portion of interior material specifications, recognised certification provides measurable assurance that sustainability standards are achieved at scale. Such credentials are routinely referenced during sustainable procurement planning and Green Mark documentation.
Why Green Mark Matters in Singapore
Singapore’s built environment contributes significantly to national carbon emissions, placing increased responsibility on material selection and lifecycle performance. The Singapore Green Plan 2030 has accelerated expectations across both public and private developments.
Green Mark certification has evolved into a benchmark for asset quality, ESG alignment, and long-term resilience.
For commercial developers and building owners, stronger Green Mark performance can:
- Enhance asset positioning within sustainability-driven investment portfolios
- Strengthen appeal to multinational tenants with ESG reporting obligations
- Support alignment with corporate decarbonisation targets and disclosure frameworks
- Improve competitiveness amid tightening environmental policies
As embodied carbon becomes a greater focus, fit-out decisions now play a direct role in a project’s overall sustainability performance.
Against this backdrop, Whole Life Carbon has become increasingly significant within Green Mark 2021.
How ISP Supports Whole Life Carbon Scoring Under Green Mark 2021
Under BCA Green Mark 2021, Whole Life Carbon evaluates both operational efficiency and the embodied carbon associated with materials used throughout a building’s lifecycle.
Within this framework, CN 3.2 Fit-Out Products recognises the adoption of certified low-carbon materials across internal building elements such as doors, partitions, ceilings, and interior finishes.
Projects may score under CN 3.2 when at least 80 percent, by cost or area, of applicable fit-out materials meet recognised certification standards such as SGBC 2-Ticks. Assessment is conducted separately for common areas and, where applicable, tenanted spaces.
In commercial office developments, acoustic glazed partitioning systems often account for a significant portion of interior material scope. When specified consistently across meeting rooms, executive offices, focus rooms, and collaborative spaces, they contribute to the overall fit-out percentage calculation considered under CN 3.2.
ISP’s SGBC-recognised solution allows project teams to reference a certified architectural component within their CN 3.2 compliance strategy. As part of a broader portfolio of certified materials, it contributes to overall Whole Life Carbon documentation and supports structured Green Mark submissions.
For developments targeting GoldPLUS or Platinum certification, these incremental sustainability points can be decisive. Early specification of ISP’s accredited system enables consultants and developers to plan their Whole Life Carbon strategy with greater predictability, reducing the risk of late-stage compliance gaps while maintaining acoustic performance and architectural integrity.
Delivering Practical Value for Designers and Owners
The accreditation achieved by ISP provides both strategic and operational value.
For interior designers and consultants, it supports:
- Clear alignment with CN 3.2 Fit-Out Products requirements
- Greater certainty during early-stage design development and material planning
- Submission-ready documentation for Design and Verification stages
- Reduced risk of late-stage sustainability-driven specification changes
For developers and building owners, it provides:
- A measurable contribution toward Whole Life Carbon scoring
- Improved predictability when progressing toward higher Green Mark tiers
- Stronger ESG positioning when communicating sustainability performance to stakeholders
- Greater confidence during sustainability audits and verification reviews
ISP provides official SGBC certification documentation, updated technical specifications, and reference materials suitable for Green Mark submissions to facilitate structured and efficient compliance.
This combination of recognised accreditation and technical documentation reflects ISP’s commitment to advancing sustainable office environments while helping clients move closer to their Green Mark objectives with clarity and confidence.
A Continued Commitment to Sustainable Acoustic Systems
This certification marks an important milestone within ISP’s broader direction. It reflects our continued investment in strengthening performance standards across our glazed acoustic partitioning solutions while maintaining the precision, durability, and acoustic integrity expected in commercial environments.
As sustainability benchmarks continue to evolve, independently verified credentials will increasingly shape specification decisions and procurement frameworks. ISP remains committed to expanding our certified portfolio and supporting project teams in navigating evolving Whole Life Carbon requirements with assurance and technical credibility.
