Mastering Sustainable Business Practices: From Reporting to Risk Management
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This programme is conducted on-campus.
3 days
Weekdays (9am - 6pm)
Who Should Attend
- Managers or Executives in the Insurance, Technology and Real Estate Industry
- Professionals working in areas such as Sustainability, Facilities, HR, Risk Management, Portfolio Management and Data Analysis
Overview
The programme emphasises both meeting regulatory standards and capturing the wider impact of activities on society and the environment. Through hands-on practical exercises, which include mock sustainability reporting, hypothetical carbon accounting, case study-based impact measurement, and risk assessments, learners gain real-world experience. Upon completion, participants will be equipped with an array of skills to manage and report on their organisation's sustainability initiatives.
Sustainable Living Lab (SL2) is a sustainability consultancy and innovation lab founded in Singapore in 2011, specialising in creating and implementing rapidly evolving, impactful solutions. Their expertise lies in leveraging technology, as a tool for sustainability, with a strong emphasis on a community-driven approach to implementation.
SL2's practical yet ambitious approach has helped them build a client base across governments, international development organisations, leading multinational corporations (MNCs), and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Headquartered in Singapore, they have established a strong presence in Asia and beyond, with strategically located offices in India, Indonesia, and the United States enabling them to effectively engage, understand, and tailor their solutions to specific contexts.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 3-day programme, participants will be able to:
- Synthesise industry requirements and international best practices to shape and guide the development of an organisation's sustainability reporting
- Evaluate the impacts of their organisations' activities on the environment and society through non-financial reporting, fostering an ability to identify areas for improvement and devise strategies for positive change.
- Apply advanced carbon accounting principles to make strategic, informed decisions that drive emission reduction efforts, demonstrating an understanding of their organisation's role in climate change mitigation.
- Design and implement sustainability risk management frameworks, demonstrating a capacity to proactively identify potential risks and devise effective strategies to mitigate impacts.
Topic/Structure
- Sustainability Reporting and Governance
- Carbon Accounting and Emission Reduction
- Impact Assessment and Reporting
- Sustainability Risk Measurement
Assessment
- Group Presentation
- Multiple Choice Questions
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+
|
$981 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$381 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$981 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$381 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$381 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$381 (After SSG Funding 70% |
International Participant |
$3,270 (No Funding) |
$3,270 (No Funding) |
$3,270 (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
Next Intake: To be advised