Environmental, Social, and Governance Mastery: Leading Sustainable Change in Business
- Innovation & Business Improvement
- Leadership & Management
This module is conducted in-person.
1 day
Weekday (9am - 5pm)
Who Should Attend
- Business leaders and executives seeking to integrate ESG into their strategies
- Investors and professionals keen in ESG factors
- Policy makers and regulators involved in ESG frameworks
- Individuals keen in understanding ESG and its global state
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this programme. Prior knowledge on any of the topics is not required.
Overview
With the emphasis in corporate responsibility, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) stands as the compass guiding businesses toward a sustainable and impactful future, streamlining the evaluation of a company's environmental footprint but also fosters social responsibility and robust governance practices, ensuring a harmonious balance between profit and purpose.
In the realm of corporate strategy, ESG principles illuminate the path to not just profitability, but also purposeful and responsible business practices, revolutionizing how businesses assess their impact on the environment, society, and governance structures. This means a significant shift from conventional business models, empowering leaders to champion sustainable change within their organizations.
As ESG principles continue to advance, this course offers an overview in shaping effective and responsible business strategies, equipping leaders with the skills to analyse ESG data and understanding global regulations.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 1-day course, participants will be able to:
- Acquire a foundational understanding of the key components and principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and their role in sustainable business practices
- Familiarise oneself with essential ESG reporting frameworks and standards
- Gain practical skills in interpreting and utilising ESG performance indicators for transparent reporting
- Identify and implement immediate, high-impact ESG strategies that align with business goals
- Recognise opportunities for swift integration of ESG practices in day-to-day business operations
- Understand the influence of ESG factors on organisational decision-making processes
- Implement fundamental governance practices that support ESG objectives
- Evaluate the environmental impact of business activities
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 | |||
PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$327 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$327 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
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 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
This module is conducted in-person.
Course | Dates |
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INTAKE 2 | 28 Feb 2025 [Open for Registration] |
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date