SINGAPORE –29 March 2007 - ORIGIN Holdings Pte Ltd (ORIGIN), a provider of environment management solutions, has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Singapore Environmental and Social Reporting Award (SESRA). ORIGIN is the first SME to have won the Award, which recognizes organisations which disclose and report environmental information.
This benchmark award aims to encourage the uptake of environmental reporting as well as raise awareness of corporate transparency issues.
ORIGIN received the award from Minister for Environment and Water Resources, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, at the inaugural Green Summit – dubbed the “Oscars of the Environment” – held at the Shangri-La Hotel on March 29.
Deanne Ong, Business Development Manager, ORIGIN Exterminators Pte Ltd said that the company believes that environment management and pest control is about more than simply applying pesticides and killing pests. “Our vision is to be the dominant leader for tropical pest specialisation and management through consultancy and accreditation programmes, services and products. The Award has recognised our achievements in transparently accounting for and incorporating environmental awareness in all aspects of our business. Further, ORIGIN will strive to continuously adopt innovative, environmentally-safe pest management techniques to control and manage all known pests for a healthy, safe and vibrant environment,” she said.
In an industry that typically involves heavy usage of toxic pesticides for the control of pests and the surrounding environment, ORIGIN has stood its ground and bucked the trend. The company maintains a firm stance that indiscriminate application of toxic pesticides is detrimental to the environment and may bring about long term environmental impacts.
Its research and development conducts trials and studies into environmentally-friendly alternatives to conventional, chemical-based pest control treatments – such as the use of safe biocides to control mosquito infestations. This research is then incorporated into the comprehensive pest and environment management solutions offered to customers by its exterminator arm.
ORIGIN has proven itself to be a thought leader in the Singapore pest control industry by proactively incorporating environmentally friendly approaches in managing its business. It does so by providing innovative solutions and advising its clients to adopt environmentally sustainable programmes for pest and environment management.
In addition, the company also seeks to minimize its environmental footprint, through careful monitoring of its energy and resource usage in its operations such as fuel, electricity and alternatives that cut down the firm's consumption of paper. ORIGIN employees are also briefed on the importance of environment conservation, and the company regularly conducts “green” activities for employees, their families, and schools.
Ong added that the Award has further encouraged the company to continue to develop innovative solutions that combine the latest understanding from the scientific disciplines of ecology, entomology, chemistry and physics, with the best in information technology to develop targeted solutions for a variety of environmental needs. ORIGIN aims to be synonymous for quality, environmentally sustainable solutions through consistent service in all the regions where it operates.
She added, “In addition, ORIGIN shares the Singapore government's vision to make the Republic a strategic hub for cutting-edge R&D and wants to work with the government to raise the standards of the pest control industry through the adoption of rigorous training and auditing standards.”
By winning the Award, ORIGIN joins the ranks of elite businesses in Singapore and globally that have avowed to further their commitment to protecting the environment across their business practices.
About ORIGIN Exterminators Pte Ltd
A proudly home-grown Singapore company, ORIGIN Exterminators believes that any pest control concern can be solved through good science. The company blends the latest information from disciplines as diverse as entomology and environment science with information technology to provide total pest management solutions for more than 2,000 clients in Singapore and the region, covering hotels, condominiums, residences, clubs, schools as well as parks and government premises. The company's consultancy and research business also provides tailored environment management solutions for corporations, resorts and governments in countries such as Indonesia, the Maldives and Mauritius. For more information, visit ORIGIN's website at http://www.origin.com.sg.
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Gregory Street
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ORIGIN Exterminators Pte Ltd
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gregory@origin.com.sg
