Singapore Classification of Environmental Purposes (S-CEP) 2025

Detailed Definitions

Detailed Definitions

Describes the scope of the economic activity for each eight-digit S-CEP code with examples (where possible) and a list of activities that are excluded

The S-CEP is Singapore’s first statistical classification framework for environmental activities and products to support the compilation of environmental-economic accounts. 

EGS include activities or products that serve environmental protection purposes (e.g., pollution control, waste management) or resource management purposes (e.g., renewable energy, water conservation). 

DOS uses the S-CEP to define the scope of environmental activities and products within the Environmental Goods and Services Sector (EGSS) Accounts. Specifically, the S-CEP is mapped to the Singapore Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC) to identify potential green firms in Singapore.  

The S-CEP is based on the international Classification of Environmental Purposes (CEP), with these significant changes: 

• Division 09 (Transport): New Division 09 in the S-CEP covers activities and products related to cleaner-energy vehicles, which are classified under Division 01 (Air and Climate) in the CEP. The separation reflects Singapore’s focused efforts on managing the environmental footprint of our transport system. 
• Division 10 (Finance and Carbon Trading): New Division 10 in the S-CEP covers activities and products related to green financial instruments and carbon trading, which are not covered in the CEP. While finance is not typically classified as an environmental activity or product, it is recognised as a key enabler in achieving environmental objectives.