Enterprise Sustainability
At Bluehive Consulting, our team of certified sustainability practitioners and legal experts is dedicated to helping businesses integrate sustainability into operations and create long-term value. The EDG Sustainability Grant provides up to 70% funding for projects that enhance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes while driving competitiveness.
Let us guide you through every step to achieve impactful, sustainability-driven transformations for your business.
Projects Supported
A comprehensive sustainability strategy is key to achieving lasting business success in today’s environmentally-conscious market. We help you integrate ESG principles into your business model, crafting meticulous sustainability plans that ensure enduring growth and cultivate resilience. By aligning your business objectives with environmental goals, we ensure your company thrives in the evolving global economy.
Achieve greater efficiency while reducing waste with resource optimization strategies. We help businesses conserve energy, water, and raw materials through sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology, ensuring that productivity is maintained while environmental impact is minimized. By optimizing resources, we ensure your business runs cost-effectively and sustainably.
Adopt global and local sustainability standards to elevate your business’s operations and meet regulatory requirements. We guide you through the adoption of key sustainability frameworks and certifications, ensuring your business is well-positioned to meet the demands of consumers, investors, and regulators who value environmental responsibility.
Innovate with sustainability at the forefront. Our team helps you develop sustainable products, services, and solutions that not only meet market demands but also contribute to environmental goals. By leveraging responsible innovation, you can create solutions that deliver both commercial success and a positive environmental impact, securing a brighter future for your business and society.
Sustainability-related projects that contribute to ESP objectives and resource efficiency are eligible for up to 70% funding through the EDG from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026. Projects must focus on areas such as strategy development, resource optimization, standards adoption, or sustainable product and service innovation.
Eligible costs include third-party consultancy fees, software, equipment, and internal manpower, allowing your business to adopt and implement transformative sustainability initiatives without financial strain.
FAQs
The Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) supports Singapore companies in their growth and transformation, focusing on three key areas: Core Capabilities, Innovation and Productivity, and Market Access. Bluehive Consultants can assist with your application.
The current support level for EDG is at 50%, and for the Enterprise Sustainability Programme, it is at 70% (valid until 31 March 2026)
The elevated support levels (up to 80% or 90%) were implemented during the pandemic to help businesses and have since been revised.
There is currently no official end date for the Enterprise Development Grant.
Enterprise Singapore (ESG) assesses and approves grant applications based on the project’s feasibility and impact.
Generally, startups are not suitable for EDG and are instead supported under the Startup SG programme. Bluehive Consultants can provide guidance on alternative grants.
Applications are made via the Business Grants Portal. Bluehive can help streamline your application process.
Common requirements include:
The process typically takes 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the clarity and completeness of the application.
Yes, multiple applications are allowed if your company has adequate resources to handle them.
No, you do not need to make payments upfront for the consulting project before applying for the EDG grant. However, you must not sign or make any payment to the consulting firm until the grant application is approved by Enterprise Singapore. After approval, you can proceed with the payment as per the project agreement.
For guidance on the proper steps to ensure your application complies with the requirements, reach out to Bluehive Consultants, who can assist you throughout the process.
Once your EDG grant application is approved, you will receive a Letter of Offer from Enterprise Singapore specifying the grant amount and terms. After project completion and full payment, Enterprise Singapore will process your claim, and the grant amount will be reimbursed directly to your business account upon approval.
For assistance in ensuring a smooth claim process and preparing the required documentation, consult Bluehive Consultants, who can guide you every step of the way.
Collaborate with certified consultants like Bluehive to ensure a strong, clear, and relevant application.
You can appeal by contacting Enterprise Singapore with additional supporting documents. Bluehive can assist in preparing your appeal.
Projects should demonstrate tangible worker outcomes, such as job creation or wage increases for Singaporean employees.
SMEs must:
Ensure your group meets the criteria:
Applications are possible but less likely to succeed if the company has fewer than three employees unless there is a clear plan for growth.
At Bluehive Consulting, we specialize in helping businesses leverage the EDG Core Capabilities grant to implement effective and impactful projects. From business strategy development to service excellence, our expert consultants guide you through every step of the process—from project proposal to execution—ensuring that your business is set for success.