Company talks @ Takeda and Bollore Logistics (Jun)

Mr Samuel Tan, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) intern in Takeda, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 10 Jun.

On 10 Jun, Earth Society team reached Takeda Singapore Manufacturing Plant at 11.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 20 staffs from 12 pm to 1 pm. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). We also touched on issues such as world hunger and water shortage. The staffs listened attentively to the talk.

Ms Agnes Chopin, CSR and Employee Engagement intern in Bollore Logistics, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 24 Jun.

On 24 Jun, Earth Society team reached Bollore Logisitics at 11.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 25 staffs from 12 pm to 1 pm. At the end of the talk, many staffs came forward to provide feedback for the talk. Bollore Logisitics catered vegetarian lunch for their staffs during this event.

Feedback from Staffs

A very inspiring talk! Going from the global issue to the small things we can do in our every day life. A great introduction to the Climate change issue.

- Ms Mathilde Dumoulin, Sustainability Manager, Bollore Logisitics

The program is very informative, providing more insights about global warming.

- Mr Benjamih Loong, Analyst, Bollore Logisitics

Great presentation. Very informative. Thank you for sharing all this precious information with our employees.

- Ms Agnis Chopin, intern in CSR and Employee Engagement, Bollore Logisitics

Company talks @ Point72 Asia and Yamato Transport (May)

Ms Norica Ng, Office Manager in Point72 Asia Pte Ltd, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 08 May.

On 08 May, Earth Society team reached Point72 Asia at 11.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 20 staffs from 12 pm to 12.30 pm. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). We also touched on issues such as world hunger and water shortage. The staffs listened attentively to the talk.

Mr Teng Tai Heng, an Executive in Yamato Transport, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 31 May. This is the 2^nd year Yamato Transport invited us to speak to their staffs.

On 31 May, Earth Society team reached Yamato Transport at 10.45 am. Mr Ethan Thorpe, an 11th grade student at the Singapore American School, volunteered with us for this talk. 

We conducted an Environment Conservation talk for 30 staffs from 11 am to 12 pm.

We presented on Overfishing in our Oceans, Deforestation on our Land, Green House Gas emissions in our Atmosphere, Loss in Biodiversity and Factory farming. We also touched on issues such as No Shark fin, reduce Factory farming, Veggie days and Land conservation.

At the end of the talk, many staffs came forward to provide some feedback for the talk.   

Feedback from Staffs

Thank you for sharing the good information. Small things add up to make a big difference. – Mr Hirondon Sasuga, General Manager, Yamato Transport

An eye-opener with respect to green and conservation efforts. The reality of Climate Warming is very real and threatening. The presentation is good and succinct. – Mr Yeo Ee Beng, Senior Manager (HR & CSR), Yamato Transport

Thank you so much for the valuable insights on the impacts humans are creating on the Eco-systems. It is a great testimony and encouragement to see your society educating others about the actions that they can do to help the environment. 
– Ms Cherly Sim, HR Executive, Yamato Transport

The talk was informative and interesting (with videos). Appreciate that the speaker can keep within the time frame and bring the message across. Thank you! – Ms Norica Ng, Office Manager, Point72 Asia Pte Ltd

GW talk @ Riverside Primary (May)

Mr Shahnaz, Teacher-in-charge of G-Cube Club in Riverside Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct a classroom talk for the G-Cube Club students on 22 May.

On 22 May, Earth Society team reached Riverside Primary at 2 pm. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for 40 G-Cube Club students from 2.15 pm to 3.30 pm. We presented on how Global Warming is affecting the world and showcased various solutions to climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). The students listened attentively and participated actively in the Quiz at the end of the talk.

Teacher’s Feedback

The talk today is very localised and relevant to primary school students. The language, text, videos used are suitable for the students to understand. The Quiz at the end of the talk wraps up their understanding in a meaningful way. Thank you Earth Society for the enriching talk for our students.

– Mdm Tay Pei Pei, Teacher-in-charge, G-Cube Club, Riverside Primary.

Students’ Feedback

I like the talk. I learnt a lot about how to save our Mother Earth. I did not know that in the North and South Poles, the ice are melting very fast and the polar bears are affected. – Nurul, P6, Riverside Primary

I enjoyed the talk. I learnt about the cows giving out green house gas and Veggie Mondays to help the world.  – R.V.Hari Varshini, P6, Riverside Primary.

GW talks at Raffles Student-Care Centers (May)

In May, Earth Society was invited by various Raffles Student Care centers in Hougang and Sengang to conduct Global Warming talks for their students. The student population attending the talks range from 50 students to 150 students.

We conducted the talks in the following Raffles Student Care centers:

02 May (Thur)           Hougang Green Student Care (Hougang)

06 May (Mon)            XMA Student Care (Hougang)

09 May (Thur)           North Spring Primary Student Care                                                (Sengkang)

15 May (Wed)           Xin Min Primary Student Care (Hougang)

16 May (Thur)           FernGreen Primary Student Care 
                                 (Sengkang)

We conduct a 40 mins talk and a 10 mins Quiz for the students in each of the centers. Students listened attentively and participated actively in the quiz after the talk.

Teachers’ Feedback:

The talk was very beneficial for the kids and us teachers too. We learnt more about the world and what we can do to make it a better place. – Ms Fitri Rozlyana, Teacher, Hougang Green Raffles Student Care Center

It is really good to have a talk for the students about Global Warming. To make the students understand more about the Earth. The talk is really interesting. Students participate in the Quiz and are eager to share what they have learnt.

– Ms Thirah, Teacher, Hougang Green Raffles Student Care Center

The talk was knowledgeable. Most students enjoyed the talk and I hope that we are able to continue our partnership. Thank you. 
– Ms Tr.Farah, Supervisor, XMA Raffles Student Care Center