Sustainability
Programmes
Sustainability has rapidly evolved over the recent years at breakneck speed globally and has begun accelerating on several fronts – from ESG, decarbonisation and carbon management, circular economy, sustainability reporting, green finance, to name a few. Understanding the emerging trends and developments and applications of sustainability, particularly ESG and climate change has become critical for many businesses and organizations. Businesses are also recognizing the opportunities and benefits of adopting corporate sustainability.
To ensure that you are well-equipped with Sustainability Foundations and the requirements on climate disclosure and Sustainability Reporting, we are delighted to launch a special promotional offer for all Sustainability, ESG and TCFD trainings from January to March 2023.
Sustainability and ESG Training
Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) have seen a growth in interest from the corporate community in recent years. Investors are increasingly looking for funds that offer environmental, social, and governance factors, which enhance the value of any organization’s performance.
This introductory course reviews the key motivations behind the increased awareness of ESG and the risks and challenges this presents.
Key Learning Points
- Understand the key ESG factors impacting management decisions and management styles
- Learn about ESG objectives, history and key drivers
- Define the key ESG factors impacting management decisions and the spectrum of ESG management styles
- Conduct materiality mapping and integrating ESG into the business
- Recognize current and developing ESG issues, trends and themes
- Identify global trends and regulatory developments
Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) have seen a growth in interest from the corporate community in recent years. Investors are increasingly looking for funds that offer environmental, social, and governance factors, which enhance the value of any organization’s performance.
This introductory course reviews the key motivations behind the increased awareness of ESG and the risks and challenges this presents.
Key Learning Points
Understand the key ESG factors impacting management decisions and management styles
Learn about ESG objectives, history and key drivers
Define the key ESG factors impacting management decisions and the spectrum of ESG management styles
Conduct materiality mapping and integrating ESG into the business
Recognize current and developing ESG issues, trends and themes
Identify global trends and regulatory developments
Task Force on Climate-related
Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Training
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has announced its roadmap for listed companies to provide climate-related disclosures based on the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD Recommendations”). Since 1 January 2022, all issuers must provide climate reporting on a comply or explain basis in their sustainability reports for Financial Year (FY) 2022.
The current listing rule changes in relation to sustainability include:
- All companies are to subject its sustainability reporting processes to internal review by internal audit
- All directors to undergo a one-time training on sustainability
- Implement a board diversity policy that addresses gender, skill and experience, and other relevant aspects of diversity. Issuers must also describe the board diversity policy and details such as diversity targets, plans, timelines and progress in their annual reports.
- Sustainability reports to be guided by 27 Core ESG metrics
- Sustainability reports to be issued together with annual reports unless issuers have conducted external assurance
- Shorter timeframe for publishing Sustainability Report if subject to internal review
Climate reporting will be mandatory for companies under the following industries:
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has announced its roadmap for listed companies to provide climate-related disclosures based on the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD Recommendations”). Since 1 January 2022, all issuers must provide climate reporting on a comply or explain basis in their sustainability reports for Financial Year (FY) 2022.
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The current listing rule changes in relation to sustainability include:
All companies are to subject its sustainability reporting processes to internal review by internal audit
All directors to undergo a one-time training on sustainability
Implement a board diversity policy that addresses gender, skill and experience, and other relevant aspects of diversity. Issuers must also describe the board diversity policy and details such as diversity targets, plans, timelines and progress in their annual reports.
Sustainability reports to be guided by 27 Core ESG metrics
Sustainability reports to be issued together with annual reports unless issuers have conducted external assurance
Shorter timeframe for publishing Sustainability Report if subject to internal review
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Climate reporting will be mandatory for companies under the following industries:
| 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Financial | Materials and Buildings |
| Agriculture, Food and Forest products | Transportation |
| Energy |
Key Learning Points
- Understand key components of the Sustainability Reporting (SR) and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the inter-linkage between each of them
- Equip yourself with SR and TCFD tools
- Harness opportunities arising from emerging risks.
Key Learning Points
Understand key components of the Sustainability Reporting (SR) and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the inter-linkage between each of them
Equip yourself with SR and TCFD tools
Harness opportunities arising from emerging risks.
Harnessing the Power of Sustainability Reporting
With the global push for Sustainability Reporting and the benefits that Sustainability Reporting bringing to both investors and companies, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) launched the Sustainability Reporting listing rules and the Sustainability Reporting Guide (the SGX Guide) in June 2016. Entities listed on the SGX are required to prepare an annual Sustainability Report which describes the organisation’s sustainability practices with reference to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues with effect for any financial year ending on or after 31 December 2017.
Understanding the sustainability reporting requirements of your organisation can directly impact upon a company’s success or failure. Fundamental risk management sustainability reporting knowledge is almost compulsory.
Key Learning Points
- Understand the key components of Sustainability Reporting
- Learn about the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
- Understand the SGX Sustainability Reporting Guide
- Implement Best Practices in Sustainability Reporting
Key Learning Points
Understand the key components of Sustainability Reporting
Learn about the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Understand the SGX Sustainability Reporting Guide
Implement Best Practices in Sustainability Reporting
Special 50% Promotion for
January to March
Sustainability Programmes
(1 Day Class)
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Sustainability and ESG Training |
Harnessing the Power of Sustainability Reporting | Task Force on Climate-related Disclosures (TCFD) |
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26 January Thursday |
27 January Friday |
25 January Wednesday |
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2 February Thursday |
10 February Friday |
8 February Wednesday |
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16 February Thursday |
24 February Friday |
22 February Wednesday |
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2 March Thursday |
10 March Friday |
8 March Wednesday |
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16 March Thursday |
24 March Friday |
22 March Wednesday |
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28 March Tuesday |
29 March Wednesday |
30 March Thursday |