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Tractor Singapore Limited

Introduction Underground Pipe Leakage

Company Overview Tractor encountered a sudden increase in water consumption
during March and April 2022, attributed to an underground
Tractor Singapore Limited (Tractor) was established in 1966 pipe leak. Subsequently, the system was subjected to close
and is a premier Cat Dealership in Singapore, distributing monitoring to detect anomalies in water flow.
a comprehensive range of Cat machines, engines, and
propulsion systems. Additionally, the company serves as Good Environmental Practices
a dealership for Hyster Lift Trucks, New Holland Industrial
and Agricultural equipment, Sullair Air Compressors, Parker During our initial company tour, Mr Rashid, the Facility
Filtration (Compressed Air & Gas Treatment), and OXE Diesel Manager, guided us around the Tractor site. While on the tour,
Outboards. the ESI team found a water tank on the rooftop of one of the
rental workshops. This tank collects rainwater for recycling
The objective of the environmental review was to review and is utilised for washing heavy machinery (Figure 1).
Tractor’s business operations and specifically help the
company reduce water consumption. To accomplish the
objective, the ESI team conducted a thorough review of
the company’s water usage, aiming to identify areas for
improvement. This process involved analysing water utility
bills, conducting site inspections, and engaging with
employees and stakeholders. Using the insights gathered,
the ESI team developed a water reduction plan with specific
targets and actionable measures.

Environmental Review

In our discussions with Tractor’s ESH and Sustainability
team, we identified two areas for further investigation,
including:
Figure 1: Rainwater Collection Tank.
1. Underground pipe leakage

2. Strategies to decrease water usage on-site. Additionally, Mr Rashid shared that the company recently
replaced all fluorescent lights with energy-efficient LED
After examining the monthly water consumption data from lights. This transition contributes to saving on electricity
the 12 months and considering various factors, the team costs.
made the following observations:

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