On August 23, 2012, The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) announced the winners of its Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards (SEAA) 2012. Komatsu Asia & Pacific Pte Ltd (KAP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Komatsu, was honored as the Merit Winner in the manufacturing category.

SEAA was launched in 1997 and companies that are recognized by the awards join an elite rank of businesses around the world that have affirmed their commitment to environmental excellence and protection of the natural environment.

SEAA recognized Komatsu as a leader in environmental stewardship, investing in efforts as being the first company to launch the Hybrid Hydraulic Excavator in Singapore which can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 25% and for redefining manufacturing processes to constantly reduce CO2 emissions and manufacturing waste.

From left: Ms. Isabella Loh, Chairman of the Singapore Environment Council, Mr. Tong Hiang Yeo, Chief Operating Officer of KAP, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. George Huang, President of the Singapore Manufacturers' Federation