Course Overview

Domain
Engineering
Format
Modular Certification Course
Duration
3 days

This module is pending funding approval from SkillsFuture Singapore

Explore key frameworks, standards, and methodologies used in sustainability reporting and impact assessment.

Learners will examine both Singapore and global approaches to sustainability reporting, with a focus on regulations, best practices, and emerging trends in corporate transparency.

This module enables learners to critically evaluate sustainability reports, understand the impact of reporting on organisational performance, and apply reporting standards in practical scenarios.

This module is part of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability (GCert in Sust PP) and supports the Engineering Chartership in Sustainability by the Institution of Engineers Singapore. SIT, one of two IHLs partnering with the IES Academy, offers the full suite of modules for those pursuing the chartership.

Who Should Attend

Learners who are seeking to enhance their expertise in environmental sustainability across diverse industry sectors, including sustainability officers, policymakers, managers, and business owners.

Prerequisites
  • For learners who are not pursuing Engineering Sustainability Chartership:
    • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
  • For learners who are pursuing Engineering Sustainability Chartership:
    • An engineering degree or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Professional Engineers Board Singapore (PEB)
    • A STEM-based degree meeting the Chartered Engineer (CEng) qualification requirements (IES chapter) and seek CEng accreditation

What You Will Learn

Introduction to Sustainability Reporting

  • Understand the purpose, history, and significance in corporate and public sectors

Global Sustainability Reporting Standards

  • Acquire an understanding of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and Integrated Reporting (IR)

Singapore’s Sustainability Reporting Landscape

  • Examine local regulations and guidelines, including those by the Singapore Exchange (SGX)

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

  • Understand the key components of ESG reporting and their relevance to sustainability and communication with stakeholders and the public

Data Collection and Metrics

  • Learn the methods for collecting, measuring, and reporting on sustainability metrics

Comparative Analysis of Sustainability Reports

  • Analyse case studies of corporate reports from Singapore and international companies

Challenges in Sustainability Reporting

  • Discuss various issues such as greenwashing, transparency, and data reliability

Future of Sustainability Reporting

  • Learn emerging trends, technological innovations, and the impact of global standards on reporting practices

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, learners are able to:

  • Describe the role of sustainability reporting in promoting transparency and accountability
  • Evaluate different sustainability reporting standards and frameworks, such as the Global
    Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
  • Analyse Singapore’s regulatory landscape for sustainability reporting and compare it with
    global practices
  • Critically assess and interpret sustainability reports from various sectors
  • Apply reporting standards to create or improve sustainability reports, addressing
    environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors

Teaching Team

Kevin Ow Yong
Kevin Ow Yong

Associate Professor, Business, Communication and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Yeap Lay Huay
Yeap Lay Huay

Senior Lecturer, Business, Communication and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Schedule

    Time Topic
    9:00 amIntroduction to Sustainability Reporting (Part 1)
    10:30 amBreak
    10:45 am Introduction to Sustainability Reporting (Part 2)
    1:00 pmLunch
    2:00 pmGlobal Sustainability Reporting Standards (Part 1)
    3:30 pmBreak
    3:45 pmGlobal Sustainability Reporting Standards (Part 2)
    6:00 pmEnd of day
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    9:00 amSingapore’s Sustainability Reporting Landscape (Part 1)
    10:30 amBreak
    10:45 am Singapore’s Sustainability Reporting Landscape (Part 2)
    1:00 pmLunch
    2:00 pmEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting (Part 1)
    3:30 pmBreak
    3:45 pmEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting (Part 2)
    6:00 pmEnd of day
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    Time Topic
    9:00 amData Collection and Metrics
    Comparative Analysis of Sustainability Reports
    10:30 amBreak
    10:45 am Challenges in Sustainability Reporting
    1:00 pmLunch
    2:00 pmFuture of Sustainability Reporting
    3:30 pmBreak
    3:45 pmPresentation
    6:00 pmEnd of day
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    Certificate and Assessment

    A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:

    • Attend at least 75% of the module; and
    • Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment (worth 3 credits) during the module, which can be stacked towards the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Principles and Practices

    Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.

    Assessment Plan

    Learners will have to complete a project assignment.

    Fee Structure

    The full fee for this course is S$3,597.00

    CategoryAfter SF Funding
    Singapore Citizen (Below 40)S$1,079.10
    Singapore Citizen (40 & Above)S$419.10
    Singapore PR / LTVP+ HolderS$1,079.10
    Non-Singapore CitizenS$3,597.00


    Note: 

    • This module is pending funding approval from SkillsFuture Singapore
    • All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.

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    Learning Pathway

    Environmental Sustainability Measurement and Management

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