Corporate Sustainability: Minimising Carbon Footprint with Eco-Friendly Business Practices
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This module is conducted in-person.
1 day (Weekday)
Who Should Attend
- Corporate executives, manager, human resource and corporate responsibility officers responsible for implementing sustainable practices and policies within organisations.
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this programme. Prior knowledge on any of the topics is not required.
Overview
In an era where climate change poses significant challenges, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, but a strategic imperative. One that compels professionals to recognise the significance of climate change mitigation and the need to take action in order to thrive in a competitive and green business landscape. Through this course, professionals will be able to gain actionable insights into how individuals and organisations can contribute to climate change mitigation by reducing their carbon footprint. The objective of the course is to cover the basics of climate science, the importance of sustainability in the corporate sector, and practical steps that can be integrated into daily professional routines.
Participants will learn about eco-friendly business strategies, green technologies, and how to promote a culture of sustainability within their organisations. The goal of the session is to empower more in becoming agents of change in the workplace, to steer more business towards a more sustainable future amidst the world’s transformation into a greener landscape.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 1-day course, participants will be able to:
• Understand global climate issues, key terminologies, and the role of carbon emissions in the climate emergency
• Learn to accurately estimate and actively reduce your carbon footprint
• Identify effective and sustainable lifestyle changes without compromising personal needs
• Develop an actionable plan for immediate emission reduction
• Create a personal vision for a sustainable future and understand motivational and deterrent factors in climate action
• Acquire skills to discern and navigate greenwashing
• Gain insights into best practices for sustainable choices in food, transportation, consumption, and home management
• Apply learned strategies in the workplace and social settings for broader impact
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$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
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
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 are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. 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)
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*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date
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