At Mapletree, water stewardship starts with people. By engaging tenants, employees and communities, the Group is building a shared culture of responsible water use across its portfolio.
On World Water Day 2026, Mapletree Business City (MBC) in Singapore demonstrated how small, collective actions can make a difference. As part of a one-day initiative, indoor temperatures were raised by 1°C, irrigation was reduced by 20%, and water features were temporarily switched off. Carefully implemented to minimise disruption, these measures offered a tangible glimpse into how operational choices can influence water consumption. The day also came alive through the Sustainable Future @ MBC event, where interactive booths, hands-on workshops and a curated ecomarket invited participants to explore practical ways to conserve water and reduce waste. These experiences highlighted how simple, everyday habits can translate into meaningful environmental impact.
Beyond this, Mapletree is deepening tenant engagement through structured initiatives. Across the MIT portfolio, the WATER campaign brought tenants together around simple, actionable steps, such as monitoring usage to adopting water-efficient practices within their operations. Interactive roadshows and activities further reinforced these behaviours, encouraging tenants to reflect on their everyday water use. In the UK, Mapletree’s student housing portfolio continues to embed sustainability through the Green Impact programme, which guides residents and onsite teams across multiple impact themes, including water. Actions range from reporting leaking taps and suggesting water-saving initiatives, to promoting efficient use of appliances, such as running dishwashers only when fully loaded, and installing low-flow fixtures. These straightforward measures combine behavioural change with infrastructure improvements, ensuring that water conservation becomes part of everyday living.
Together, these initiatives empower tenants and communities to take an active role in conserving water, turning awareness into sustained everyday action.
Participants actively engaging in the booths at MBC, Singapore.
