Environmental, Social, and Governance Mastery: Leading Sustainable Change in Business
With the emphasis in corporate responsibility, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) stands as the compass guiding businesses toward a sustainable and impactful future, streamlining the evaluation of a company’s environmental footprint but also fosters social responsibility and robust governance practices, ensuring a harmonious balance between profit and purpose.
In the realm of corporate strategy, ESG principles illuminate the path to not just profitability, but also purposeful and responsible business practices, revolutionizing how businesses assess their impact on the environment, society, and governance structures. This means a significant shift from conventional business models, empowering leaders to champion sustainable change within their organizations.
As ESG principles continue to advance, this course offers an overview in shaping effective and responsible business strategies, equipping leaders with the skills to analyse ESG data and understanding global regulations.
At the end of the 1-day course, participants will be able to:
- Acquire a foundational understanding of the key components and principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and their role in sustainable business practices
- Familiarise oneself with essential ESG reporting frameworks and standards
- Gain practical skills in interpreting and utilising ESG performance indicators for transparent reporting
- Identify and implement immediate, high-impact ESG strategies that align with business goals
- Recognise opportunities for swift integration of ESG practices in day-to-day business operations
- Understand the influence of ESG factors on organisational decision-making processes
- Implement fundamental governance practices that support ESG objectives
- Evaluate the environmental impact of business activities
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Business leaders and executives seeking to integrate ESG into their strategies
- Investors and professionals keen in ESG factors
- Policy makers and regulators involved in ESG frameworks
- Individuals keen in understanding ESG and its global state
Course Duration
- 1-Day: 9 am to 5 pm
Course Fees
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SGD 127.00* (*after max funding from SkillsFuture Singapore)
Trainer details to be updated
Sample SMU Academy Certificate
FAQ
How would I know if my registration is successful?
After registration, you will be directed to payment if 1) there are no pre-requisites documents needed 2) application is within T-60 days
*Additionally, all successfully registered participants will receive a confirmation email 7 calendar days before course commencement.
What happens if the course I enrolled in is cancelled/postponed?
1) For cancelled courses -> SMU will cancel the enrolment and refund nett fees received.
2) For postponed courses -> SMU will transfer participant to the following date, if the participant is unable to attend, SMU will withdraw and refund nett fees received.
How can I claim my SkillsFuture Credits (SFC)?
There is no need to submit any external claims for SFC, you can apply it directly during the payment stage of your registration
How does registration under company-sponsored work?
You will need your company’s HR/manager to create a corporate account with SMU and generate a unique link (expires 5 days before course commencement) for the selected course.
You can then register using this link. *You are also required to create an individual account with SMU via SingPass
How can I receive my certification?
You will receive an email (registered under SingPass) when your cert (.opencert format) is ready. You can view and access it via your Skills Passport on the SkillsFuture portal or SMU student portal (eteams).
When will my certificate be ready?
1) Self-sponsored -> From the 14th working day after the course completion date.
2) Company-sponsored -> Within 14 working days upon receipt of payment.
How do I retreive receipts for my payment?
Login to your student portal and click on ‘View Invoices/Receipts‘
When do I make payment?
You should be redirected to the payment page upon successful registration. Alternatively, you can login to the student portal > ‘Outstanding Payment’ to make payment for the course.
How do I withdraw from a course?
SMU Academy applies an administrative charge of S$109.00 (inclusive of GST) for each request to withdraw from a course. To submit your request, you will need to fill up the post-enrolment form. All requests must be submitted by the course end date, otherwise nett course fee will be charged and non-refundable.
What is the attendance policy for the courses?
Participants must attain a minimum of 75% attendance in order to be awarded a Certificate from the Singapore Management University.
