Professional Certificate in Corporate Sustainability Management and ESG Strategy

In this module, you will learn how to set up and implement corporate sustainability. This includes identifying your organization's current stage in your sustainability journey as well as developing a focused ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) strategy, ambitions, targets, and a step-by-step implementation roadmap. The course will also present current sustainability issues relevant to different industries and organizations.

RECOMMENDED READINGS AND WEBSITES

1. Websites:

A. Singapore Stock Exchange regulations - https://www.sgx.com/sustainable-finance/sustainability-reporting

B. Green Plan 20230 - https://www.greenplan.gov.sg/

C. Carbon tax - https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/climate-change-energy-efficiency/climate-change/carbon-tax

The current sustainability issues, risks and opportunities.

• Develop the confidence to argue the business case for sustainability informed by a comprehensive understanding of the impact of current global economic, social, and environmental pressures.

• Develop A 3-steps Action Plan approach to formulating a comprehensive sustainability strategy and integrating sustainability across your organisation’s value chain to ensure long-term value creation.

• What are the important ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) focus areas.

• Learn how to set up the governance structure, performance tracking and stakeholder communications

• Understand the skills and knowledge needed to design, innovation and leadership competencies within your team or organisation.

LEARNING METHODS

This module will use a combination of lectures, discussions, readings, and exercises.

This course is suitable for professionals involved in, or responsible for, sustainability and ESG initiatives, including:

• Senior leaders and managers responsible for corporate strategy, sustainability, or transformation initiatives
• Sustainability, ESG, and CSR professionals seeking to design or strengthen ESG strategies and implementation roadmaps
• HR, Operations, Finance, and Risk professionals involved in integrating sustainability across organisational functions
• Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to embed sustainability and long-term value creation into their organisations
• Professionals preparing for ESG-related roles or transitioning into sustainability-focused responsibilities
• Consultants and advisors supporting organisations on sustainability and ESG-related projects

This module is ideal for individuals who want a practical, structured approach to developing and implementing corporate sustainability and ESG strategies.