Certificate in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) for Professionals in Banking and Finance: Introduction to Sustainability and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
- Finance & Investment
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This module is conducted on-campus.
1 day
Weekday (9am - 6pm)
Who Should Attend
- Risk, Sustainability and Finance professionals
- Product/ Portfolio Managers who need to understand the basics of all sustainability and ESG trend
- People who aspire to start a career in relation to sustainability, as well as ESG in financial industries
Overview
In this module, participants will explore multiple dimensions of the UN SDG from its evolution to the common challenges of implementation and the impact it has on different stakeholder groups. More importantly, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their commitment on the SDGs they have selected to guide their ESG goals. Participants will explore sustainable alternatives to the traditional economic model and their possible contribution towards a just transition.
Modules are part of a full certificate and are not available to register on a standalone basis.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) associated opportunities and risks are becoming more and more relevant for financial institutions. Not only do ESG considerations make sense for the environment, sustainable operations are also linked with better economic performance for both banks and within the real economy sector.
To support financial institutes navigating across the complex ESG landscape, KPMG in Singapore established the ESG Banking Centre of Excellence (COE). The COE brings in expertise from the KPMG global network to drive decarbonisation efforts among the wider financial sector by connecting banks with real economy sectors. The COE has a focus on transition finance, carbon economics, and circular economy.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, participants will have
- Developed an understanding of history and evolution of the UNSDGs
- Articulated common challenges of implementing the SDGs as well as motivations to drive change
- Examined the impact of UNSDGs on different stakeholder groups like government, corporates and consumers, non-profit organisations, future generation
- Analysed a sustainable alternative to the traditional economics model – circular economy and doughnut economics
- Reflected on the concept and feasibility of ‘just transition’ as the way forward
Topic/Structure
- Implementing ESG in investment portfolios
- Explain how sustainability and clean energy can improve business and environmental impact
Assessment
- Multiple-choice questions
- Group presentation
CERTIFICATION
Upon meeting the attendance and assessment criteria, participants will be awarded a digital certificate for participating in each module. Please refer to our course policies to view the attendance and assessment criteria.
Upon completion of all modules required for this programme within a maximum duration of 3 years, participants will be awarded a digital certificate.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
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$327 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$327 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
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International Participant |
$1,090 (No Funding) |
$1,090 (No Funding) |
$1,090 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
Next Intake: 7 Apr 2025 [Open for Registration]
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