Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner - Advanced

TGS-2024042964

What's In It For Me

Sustainability has become a vital foundation for many businesses and organizations, including listed companies, small and medium enterprises, social enterprises, and public agencies. More recently and critically, intensive attention has been paid to the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) pillars of sustainability and the implications of climate change. Stakeholders in all spheres require leaders to be responsible to the community and society and contribute to sustainable development.

The Advanced Edition 2024 - Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner program is specifically designed to equip professionals and business leaders with a comprehensive understanding of the critical issues, strategies, innovations, technologies, and reporting requirements related to sustainability. It goes beyond theory by providing practical frameworks and toolkits that enable participants to lead sustainability initiatives within their organizations effectively.

By enrolling in this program, you will gain invaluable knowledge and skills that will enhance your expertise in sustainability practices and position you as a credible leader in the field.


Course Overview

The Advanced Edition 2024: Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner program, certified by the Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE), offers the latest practical tools and resources to implement or enhance corporate sustainability efforts. Elevate your ESG ratings and take your initiatives to the next level by creating successful ESG and Sustainability strategies that generate value.


Obtaining the Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner - Advanced credential showcases your understanding of core sustainability concepts and best practices. It signifies your advanced knowledge and extensive experience in the field of sustainability. This credential is designed to recognize leaders and experts driving the sustainable agenda and demonstrate mastery in critical areas such as stakeholder engagement, sustainability concepts, and implementation of sustainable strategies.

Earning a prestigious Sustainability Certification demonstrates your ability to drive sustainable growth with a clear purpose and meaningful impact. It positions you as a professional equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of sustainability and contribute to a more sustainable world.


Training Type

Part Time


Who Should Attend

This course is specifically tailored for individuals responsible for their company's sustainability initiatives. It caters to current professionals seeking a recognized sustainability certification within their job scope and individuals seeking employment in roles requiring professional sustainability certification.


Enrolling in this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to capitalize on the growing career opportunities in sustainability.

The sustainability job market is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by governments and companies committing to reduce carbon emissions and achieve various sustainability goals. This commitment has created a high demand for sustainability professionals. Regardless of your current job role, there are abundant opportunities to incorporate sustainability knowledge and skills to enhance your career trajectory.

Embrace the opportunity to enhance your career and make a positive impact through the power of sustainability. By acquiring a recognized sustainability certification through this course, you will position yourself as a qualified professional in this thriving field. You will be equipped to contribute meaningfully to sustainability efforts and leverage the increasing demand for sustainability expertise across various industries.



Course Duration

3-day interactive instructor-led training


Course Outline

Module 1: Sustainability (ESG) and business case for adoption

• Sustainability and ESG Concepts

• Definitions and Interpretations of Sustainability (ESG)

• The Business Case for Sustainability

• Sustainability (ESG) Related Risks

• Case Studies

• Step by Step methodology to integrate Sustainability and maximize value creation


Module 2: Global and local legislation for sustainability and GHG emissions

• The Sustainable Development Goals for 2030

• COP21, 2020 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)

• Local Legislation and Regulations for GHG Emissions and Sustainability


Module 3: Sustainability strategies and most widely used standard & ESG rating

• The Importance of Stakeholders

• How to Create a Strategy and Engage with the Stakeholders

• Exercise: Identifying Organizational Stakeholders & Corporate Risks

• Case Studies

• Certified B Corporation

• Sustainability Strategies and Scorecard

• The Importance of SROI

• Exercise: Social Impact

• The Importance of ESG

• CSRHub, MSCI, Dow Jones Sustainability Index

• Unique Simulation Exercise Included


Module 4: Responsible communication and how to avoid green & blue washing

• Sector Focus

• Responsible Communication

• Green and Cause-Related Marketing

• How to Avoid Green & Blue Washing

• How to Avoid SDG Washing

• Best Practices for Communication


Module 5: Circular economy and the importance of sustainability in supply chain, carbon reduction strategies

• Circular Economy: Definition and Case Studies

• Global Plastic Elimination Progress

• Sustainability and Supply Chain

• Standards Applied to Supply Chain

• Carbon Reduction Strategies

• Life Cycle Assessment

• CDP


Module 6: Sustainability (ESG) reporting based on GRO and other ESG guidelines. How to communicate effectively and future trends

• Steps for Sustainability Report Creation

• Sustainability Reporting Trends

• Exercise: Materiality

• The New GRI STANDARDS

• External Assurance

• Good Practices for Sustainability Report Communication

• Case Study and Exercise: Understanding Reporting

• Integrated Reporting & SASB

• Return on Sustainability (RoS) Framework

• Sustainability Trends


Certification Obtained and Conferred by

Course Objectives

The Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program - Advanced Edition 2024 goes beyond traditional carbon footprint measurement and reporting. It integrates sustainability into your corporate strategy and decision-making, focusing on critical areas such as:

Integration of SDGs and Circular Economy: Learn to incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Circular Economy principles into your sustainability plan.

Emerging Sustainability-ESG Trends: Stay updated on the latest sustainability and ESG trends, including evolving legislation and best practices.

Stakeholder Engagement: Enhance stakeholder engagement by developing effective strategies to foster collaboration and build strong relationships.

C-Suite Support: Gain insight into influencing C-Suite executives and securing their support for sustainability initiatives.

Maximizing ESG Performance: Understand the role of investors and learn how to maximize corporate performance in ESG ratings. Ambitious ESG Goals and Net Zero: Set ambitious ESG goals and explore strategies for achieving net-zero emissions.

Preparing for a Sustainable Future: Equip yourself and your organization with the tools and expertise to navigate the sustainability landscape and drive positive change.

Join the Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program - Advanced Edition 2024 to learn how to lead sustainable practices and contribute to a better future.



Course Learning Outcome

Learners are able to:

  • Examine the current issues and research in engineering solutions for sustainability in Singapore
  • Recommend solutions and systems for sustainability into business strategies to create value for the organization
  • Provide advice on public policy and trends in sustainable engineering, environment management, and energy management, including Greenhouse Gas (CHG) emissions
  • Interpret the economics of environmental risks and their impact on businesses, governance, and society
  • Recommend organizational interventions and strategies benchmarked to industry best practices and current trends in sustainability
  • Examine sustainable solutions for societies and communities using Social Return on Investment (SROI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating
  • Develop sustainable solutions, including carbon reduction strategies and life cycle assessments to enhance market competitiveness, ecological and communal benefits
  • Recommend engineering solutions to ensure organizational compliance with existing codes of practice, regulations, and standards for sustainability

Medium of Instruction & Trainer


HENRY KANG is a Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner, GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, and Certified TRUE Advisor (Zero Waste Reporting) with more than 15 years of practical track records in sustainability projects and training.

Henry has facilitated more than 500 SME digital and sustainability projects and initiatives and is a much sought-after speaker cum trainer on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Challenges.

Henry holds a Master's Degree in Quality Management and is responsible for driving sustainability and CSR programs in Asia Pacific and mentoring on Business Sustainability. Henry has practical experience in various Compliance to various sustainability frameworks, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Boards (SASB), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD), UN Global Compact, UN sustainable development goals (SDGs), Dow Jones Sustainability Index, Electronic Code of Conduct (EICC), ISO26000.


List of Certifications:

  • Master Degree in Quality Management
  • Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner
  • GRI Certified Sustainability Professional
  • Certified TRUE Advisor (Zero Waste Reporting)



Funding Information

• All trainees must achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all prescribed tests / assessments, and attain 100% competency.

• Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to offset course fee payable after funding.

• AgileAsia reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.


Price
Course Fee Payable
Original Fee Before GST With GST (9%)
Course Fee $2,500.00 $2,725.00
Corporate Pricing (Fee payable to Training Provider)
SME Before GST With GST (9%)
All Singaporeans and PRs $750.00 $975.00
Non-SME Before GST With GST (9%)
Singaporeans aged below 40 and all PRs $1,250.00 $1,475.00
Singaporeans aged 40 and above $750.00 $975.00

NDIVIDUAL SPONSORED  ---

Singaporeans aged 40 and above - 70%____________________________ $975.00 (incl GST)

Singaporeans aged below 40 and all PRs - 50% _____________________$1475.00 (incl GST)

SkillsFuture Credit

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fees payable after funding. 


COMPANY SPONSORED

(Non-SME) Singaporeans aged 40 and above - 70% ________________$975.00 (incl GST) ---

(Non-SME) Singaporeans aged below 40 and all PRs - 50% ________$1475.00 (incl GST) ----

(SME) All Singaporeans and PRs - 70% ______________________________ $975.00 (incl GST) ------


Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:

a) $4.50/ hour, capped at $100,000 per organization per calendar year.

b) Absentee Payroll funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee. 


For company-sponsored applicants paying Nett Course Fee is required to fulfilled the following criteria -

a) Training is fully sponsored by the company, which is registered or incorporated in Singapore.

b) Sponsored employee must be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident and attend both training and final assessment (FA) on the assigned date and achieve a minimum of 75% attendance, and be certified competent in all the assessment components. 

c) Should the sponsored employee fail to meet the attendance/ assessment requirements and/or terms and conditions of SSG’s funding, the company will not be eligible.

Please note that prices are subject to change.
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