Enterprise Sustainability Programme – Sustainability Courses

For Singapore-based companies and trade associations and chambers (TACs) keen on building knowledge to kickstart their sustainability journey.

About the courses

Get started on your sustainability journey and enhance your capabilities by participating in the Enterprise Sustainability Programme (ESP) – Sustainability Courses:

Foundational course – covering key sustainability topics in decarbonisation, circular economy, sustainability reporting, and waste management
Decarbonisation course – covering topics such as carbon accounting, setting of targets and plans, means of decarbonisation, and identification of key decarbonisation pathways
Sustainable Finance course – covering topics such as the background of sustainable finance and its instruments, and how enterprises can secure sustainable finance

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from training providers upon course completion.

Eligibility

Nominees from local companies¹ or TACs² from any sector
Each eligible entity will be supported for up to a maximum of 3 participants for each type of ESP – Sustainability Course³
Each individual will only be supported once for each type of ESP – Sustainability Course³
The company¹ or TAC² is liable to make full payment for the course fees if it or its participants are found to be ineligible or fail to complete the course

Note:
¹ Business entities registered and operating in Singapore. This excludes: (a) non-profit organisations and charities (registered as public companies limited by guarantee); and (b) foreign companies operating in Singapore (registered as branch or representative offices).
² TACs will need to fulfil the following criteria: (a) registered with Registry of Societies (ROS) or Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA); and (b) defined as a non-profit organisation.
³ There are currently three types of ESP Sustainability Courses: Foundational, Decarbonisation, and Sustainable Finance.

Fees

Foundational
Course fee of S$450 per eligible participant (not inclusive of GST).
Decarbonisation
Course fee of S$480 per eligible participant (not inclusive of GST).
Sustainable Finance
Course fee of S$300 per eligible participant (not inclusive of GST).

How to apply

To apply for the courses, visit our partners' websites via the links below to find out more about the upcoming course dates and registration details.

Foundational
Decarbonisation
Sustainable Finance

Embracing Sustainability for Enterprise Growth by Accenture

Uncover basic sustainability concepts such as risks and mapping of critical sustainability issues, learn how to develop mitigation strategies and a robust sustainability profile to meet stakeholders' requirements, and undertake sustainability transformation within your organisation.

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ESG Essentials by Deloitte Singapore

Learn how to implement sustainability efforts and transparently report your business performance in response to stakeholder expectations. Gain insights on climate-related risks and opportunities, evaluate capabilities, differentiate reporting standards to mitigate risks, and develop a roadmap.

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ESG and Sustainability in Asia: A Business Strategy by Eco-Business

This course enables you to successfully integrate sustainability into business strategies with relevant case studies from Singapore and Asia Pacific.

Be equipped with essential skills in understanding and implementing sustainability and ESG frameworks, building organisational resilience, identifying new business opportunities, and crafting credible communication strategies to avoid potential greenwash.

You will also be invited to join the CSOxChange, a professional network for sustainability and ESG practitioners.

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Putting Sustainability into Practice for Business by Singapore Environment Council

Understand the fundamentals of sustainability and access tools to operationalise ESG imperatives in your organisation. Develop a robust understanding of key sustainability concepts and topics, such as the regulatory landscape, resource management, and sustainability reporting standards in Singapore.

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Foundations in Corporate Sustainability by UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS)

Build knowledge to jumpstart your sustainability journey with practical guidance, proprietary toolkits, and host of resources offered by the United Nations Global Compact. Gain insights into Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) trends, learn how to operationalise sustainability to enhance work functions, and improve business practices. Develop capabilities such as carbon and sustainability reporting to increase trust and credibility with stakeholders.

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For interested course partners

Industry partners interested in collaborating with us on sustainability courses can indicate your interest here.

Fundamentals of Decarbonisation for Business by Carbon Trust

Gain knowledge and understanding needed to reduce your carbon footprint in line with the Net Zero by 2050 goal. Learn practical ways to kickstart your decarbonisation journey through an understanding of how to measure Scope 1, 2 and 3 footprints and how to set targets aligned with the climate science.
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ESG Masterclass Series: Carbon Management by PwC Singapore

Understand what your emissions are and how they can be managed. Embark on your decarbonisation journey to mitigate risks and capture emerging opportunities by calculating your Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon footprint, set targets, apply decarbonisation methodologies and report on your performance.
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Carbon Accounting and GHG Management - Keys to a Low-Carbon Future by UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS)

Build skills in carbon accounting and greenhouse gas management. Learn how you can use GCNS' in-house resources such as the Carbon & Emissions Recording Tool (CERT) to track and manage your emissions easily. In addition, learn about various approaches and solutions—including sharing from sector experts—that can equip you with practical knowledge to reduce emissions.
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Sustainable Finance Masterclass by Deloitte Singapore

Be empowered to leverage sustainable finance opportunities in the region. Learn from industry players on the value of sustainable financing, identify instruments, and develop a strategy for accessing sustainable finance from ideation to reporting.

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ESG Masterclass Series: Sustainable Finance by PwC Singapore

Gain insights on the sustainable finance landscape and process of obtaining sustainable financing. Hear from industry practitioners and access opportunities to speak to financiers on the sustainable financing process.
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