City Developments Limited

Singapore’s property pioneer since 1963, City Developments Limited (CDL) is a listed international property and hotel conglomerate involved in real estate development and investment, hotel ownership and management, facilities management, as well as the provision of hospitality solutions.

With an extensive network of more than 300 subsidiaries and associated companies under its wings, CDL also has 5 companies listed on notable stock exchanges in New Zealand, Hong Kong, London and Philippines. The Group currently owns and manages a strong portfolio of residential and investment properties, in addition to hotels, across Asia, Europe, North America and New Zealand/Australia.

In Singapore, CDL holds an impressive track record of over 22,000 luxurious and quality homes to its name. Amongst its collection of award winning architectural icons are One Shenton, the distinctive landmark residence at the heart of the new downtown at Marina Bay; The Sail @ Marina Bay, one of the tallest residential developments in the world; The Oceanfront @ Sentosa Cove, the exclusive seafront condominium and St. Regis Residences, Singapore, a world-class branded residence offering the ultimate luxury lifestyle.

CDL is one of the biggest landlords in Singapore, with over 7 million square feet of lettable office, industrial, retail and residential space. The Group also owns one of the largest land banks amongst private developers, with over 3.6 million square feet that has the potential of being developed into over 7.1 million square feet of gross floor area.

Beyond establishing a distinctive imprint on the Singapore cityscape, CDL’s local presence is matched by the strategic growth of its international business. The Group’s global presence is led by the diversification into hospitality management and the acquisition of hotel assets through CDL’s London listed subsidiary, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C). As one of the world’s largest hotel groups, M&C owns, asset manages and/or operates over 100 hotels in 17 countries around the world.

Products/Services

Real estate development and investment, hotel ownership and management, facilities management, provision of hospitality solutions

Why we are a green organisation

As a socially responsible corporation, CDL is fully committed towards environmental sustainability and has been taking the lead in shaping Singapore’s built environment over the past decade.

Testament to its commitment towards social responsibility and sustainable development, CDL was honoured with the President’s Social Service Award and President’s Award for the Environment in 2007. It was also the only developer to be accorded the inaugural Green Mark Champion Award in 2008 and the Built Environment Leadership Platinum Award in 2009 by the Building and Construction Authority, the governing authority for Singapore’s built environment.

CDL has also been listed on the coveted FTSE4Good Index Series since 2002 and is ranked amongst the 2010 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. It is also a founding member of Singapore Compact and one of the pioneer Singapore signatories of the United Nations Global Compact to lend support to the advancement of responsible corporate citizenship in Singapore.

In championing CSR and the green cause, CDL not only focuses on engaging its stakeholders and the wider community through various platforms - but also on cultivating social and environmental consciousness amongst the next generation.

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