ESG Reporting and Communication
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
This module is conducted online and on-campus.
4 days
Saturday (9am - 5pm)
Weeknights (7pm - 10pm)
Singapore Management University and Online
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for individuals primarily seeking employment within conventional organisations and enterprises that do not have a specific emphasis on sustainability but are considering the recruitment of sustainability-related roles. It is not intended for those individuals who are interested in joining businesses with a well-established specialisation in the field of sustainability.
Overview
By the end of this course, participants will be well-equipped to navigate the complex world of ESG reporting, from understanding frameworks and standards to structuring sustainability reports and effectively communicating ESG efforts. They will possess the knowledge and skills to engage with the evolving landscape of ESG reporting and ensure that their organisation's ESG performance is accurately and effectively conveyed to stakeholders.
Note: This module is not available on a standalone basis.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the different ESG reporting frameworks and standards and the latest trends in ESG reporting
- Develop further in-depth understanding of key ESG reporting frameworks: GRI, ISSB and TCFD
- Understand the main EU reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to non-EU exporters
- Understand best practices and how to prepare the framework for drafting a company sustainability report in Singapore
- Understand the key challenges in reporting and how technology can be used to overcome these challenges
- Understand the role of assurance in sustainability reporting
- Understand the role of corporate communications and why effective public communications is required in ESG reporting
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module. The mode of assessment varies depending on the modules and it will be either an online quiz or group presentation.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 10 modules in order to be eligible for programme funding and to be awarded the digital Advanced Certificate in Driving Sustainability for the Future: The Future of Work through a Sustainable Lens issued by Singapore Management University.
Fee Table
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident
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$627.841 |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old4 |
$243.842 |
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Singapore Citizens who qualify for AFS |
$147.843 |
All prices include 9% GST
1 Up to 70% course fee funding
2 Up to 90% course fee funding under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy ("MCES")
3 Up to 95% course fee funding under Additional Funding Support ("AFS") where participants must be:
- Singapore Citizens; and
- Long-term unemployed individuals (6 months or more); or
- Individuals in need of financial assistance [ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients]; or
- Persons with disabilities
4 SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals (NEW)
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.
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.
Intake Information
Intake 8: 24, 26, 28 & 30 May 2025 [Registration Closed]
Intake 9: 12, 14, 16, 18 July 2025 [Open for Registration]
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