Enterprise Sustainability Programme (ESP)
The Enterprise Sustainability Programme (ESP) was launched on 4 October 2021 to support Singapore companies, especially SMEs, in building sustainability capabilities and capturing opportunities in the green economy. Enterprise Singapore has allocated up to S$180 million for the programme, expected to benefit at least 6,000 enterprises over four years across all sectors. The programme operates on three levels: developing enterprises' capabilities through subsidized training workshops and enhanced EDG support; strengthening sector-specific capabilities through partnerships with Trade Associations and Chambers; and fostering a vibrant sustainability ecosystem through green financing (EFS-Green), training, certification, and standards development. ESP recognizes that sustainability is increasingly a compliance and competitiveness requirement for companies in global supply chains.
Eligibility Criteria
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Business entity registered and operating in Singapore
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Minimum 30% local shareholding
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Open to enterprises at any stage of sustainability journey
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All sectors are eligible
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Excludes non-profit organizations registered as public companies limited by guarantee
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Excludes foreign companies operating as branch/representative offices
How to Apply
1. For training workshops: Apply directly with training partners via ESP webpage links 2. For capability/product development projects: Apply through Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) on Business Grants Portal 3. For Sustainability Reporting Grant: Apply via Business Grants Portal 4. For EFS-Green financing: Apply through partner financial institutions 5. For partner collaboration: Contact via https://go.gov.sg/helloesg 6. Each eligible entity can send up to 3 participants per course type (Foundational, Decarbonisation, Sustainable Finance)
Claims and Disbursement
Training workshop subsidies are applied directly by training partners. Capability and product development projects are funded through the enhanced Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) framework with milestone-based disbursement. EFS-Green provides green financing for Project Developers, System Integrators, and Technology/Solution Enablers through partner financial institutions. Sustainability Reporting Grant helps companies prepare their first sustainability report consistent with ISSB standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the ESP is open to local enterprises regardless of sector, as long as they are registered and operating in Singapore with minimum 30% local shareholding.
The ESP is an umbrella programme that includes subsidized training, grants (via EDG), financing (via EFS-Green), and standards support. Individual grants within ESP are typically accessed through the EDG framework.
Each eligible entity can send up to 3 participants per course type (Foundational, Decarbonisation, Sustainable Finance).
Trade Associations and Chambers (TACs) registered with ROS or ACRA that are defined as non-profit organisations can participate. However, non-profit organisations registered as public companies limited by guarantee are excluded from some components.
The Enterprise Financing Scheme - Green is a financing facility launched under ESP to enable better access to green financing for companies developing enabling technologies and solutions to reduce waste, resource use, or greenhouse gas emissions.
A grant to help companies prepare their first sustainability report consistent with ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) standards.