Course Detail(ESG016i : ISCA Sustainability Professional Certification)
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ESG016i : ISCA Sustainability Professional Certification

34.00 CPE Hours (Category 1)
Online

For more details, kindly refer to the Programme Information.
 
Sustainability reporting is a high growth area, with increasing global focus towards more effective climate-related disclosures that promote better understanding of the implications of climate change.

This programme aims to equips Sustainability Reporting preparers with an understanding of sustainability trends, the key concepts and the practical know-how of sustainability reporting based on ISSB standards.

Programme Outline

Module

Module Coverage

CPE Hours 

Mode of Delivery

101: Overview - Sustainability, Business and Finance 

 

  • Overview of Sustainability & Sustainability Developments 
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 
  • Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy  
  • Biodiversity  
  • Sustainable Finance  
  • Role of Accountants in Sustainability 

3 Hours (Category 1)

E-Learning

102: Introduction to Climate Change & the Business Case for Decarbonisation
 

 

  • What is GHG and Climate Change
  • Climate Change & Global Outlook
  • Singapore’s Response to Climate Change

3 Hours (Category 1)

E-Learning

103: Sustainability Reporting I 

 

  • Introduction to sustainability reporting
  • Components of a sustainability report
  • Overview of key sustainability reporting standards, including
    • European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
    • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
    • International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
    • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
    • Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
    • Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
  • Reporting using the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
  • Sustainability Reporting Regulations and Developments

5 Hours (Category 1)

E-Learning

104: Sustainability Reporting II

 

  • Sustainability Reporting Implementation Plan
  • ESG ratings and relationship with sustainability reporting
  • Role of Digital Technology in ESG Reporting
  • Greenwashing

5 Hours (Category 1)

E-Learning

201: Deep Dive into Climate Reporting

GHG Accounting & Quality Control

  • GHG Accounting for scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions – Calculation approach and methodologies and value chain mapping
  • Inventory Quality Management

Fundamental Principles of Organisational Climate Strategy

  • Net-zero Targets Setting and approach
  • Carbon Mitigation Hierarchy and decarbonization strategies
  • Build Corporate Climate Credibility, including using theClimate Transition Action Plan (CTAP)

Carbon Credits, Markets and Ecosystem

  • Difference between carbon credits and carbon offsets
  • Types of Carbon Projects
  • Ensuring Quality of Carbon Projects and Offsets

Understand key concepts of climate resilience for companies, and climate risk assessment

  • Recommendations of the TCFDScenario analysis to identify material climate-related risks and opportunities
  • Climate governance

Climate Reporting - Practices and Trends

  • TCFD
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S2
  • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

18 Hours (Category 1)

E-Learning

301: Capstone Module for Sustainability Professional Certificate

Schedule 1 (Class FULL)
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
15 March 2024 (D1)
22 March 2024 (D2)
05 April 2024 (D3)

Schedule 2 (Class FULL)
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
07 May 2024 (D1)
14 May 2024 (D2)
28 May 2024 (D3)

Schedule 3 (Class FULL)
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
06 August 2024 (D1)
13 August 2024 (D2)
27 August 2024 (D3)

Schedule 4 
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
03 September 2024 (D1)
10 September 2024 (D2)
24 September 2024 (D3)

Schedule 5 
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
09 October 2024 (D1)
16 October 2024 (D2)
30 October 2024 (D3)

Schedule 6 
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
06 November 2024 (D1)
13 November 2024 (D2)
27 November 2024 (D3)

Schedule 7 
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
07 February 2025 (D1)
14 February 2025 (D2)
28 February 2025 (D3)


*ISCA reserve the right to make changes or improvements to any of the schedule date and time described in this page without prior notice.

Week 1: Sustainability Reporting & Regulations 

  • Recap and reinforce knowledge from E-Learning Modules
  • Perform materiality assessment through in-class activities using published sustainability reports by other organisations
  • Overview of sustainability reporting standards and the importance to organisations and stakeholders
  • Practical application of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards through in-class activities of published sustainability reports
  • Walkthrough a worked example on IFRS Gap Analysis of real-world published sustainability report

 

Week 2: Effective Stakeholder Engagement for Transformational Change

  • Technical breakdown of Climate-Related Scenario Analysis aligned with IFRS Sustainability Reporting
  • Practical application of Scenario Analysis through in-class activities
  • Recap of Greenhouse Gas Emissions management and reporting
  • Walkthrough of Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions reporting techniques
  • Identify and engage diverse stakeholders, aligning their interests with sustainability goals for effective collaboration
  • Tailor communication strategies to resonate with various audiences, fostering stakeholder buy-in
  • Capstone Project group briefing

Week 3: Team Presentations

Groups are to prepare a presentation on a live case study to transit an existing sustainability report using the ISSB Standards as well as recommend effective solutions for change management between Week 2 and 3.

  • Group Presentations with a panel
  • Wrap up and closing by SMU Professor(s) and guest panellist

Part 4: Remote Proctoring Examination

  • 80 Exam Questions to be completed within 90mins (Maximum 3 Attempts)

21 Hours (Category 1)

3 days Face to Face Session at ISCA House

 

Intended For

Targeted at accounting and other professionals who are supporting their organisations in sustainability reporting.

Competency Mapping

Category 1 = 34.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees
Fee (inclusive of GST)

For Members: $ 1,798.50
For Non-Members: $ 2,158.20

Programme Facilitator(s)

Online Instruction

Testimonial

Funding

1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

NTUC members enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025.

*Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidies. This excludes material fees, registration fees, misc. fees etc.

This course is approved for UTAP support for intakes conducted between 21 November 2023 – 31 March 2025.

As UTAP is given on calendar year basis, and calculated based on year of training taken, it cannot be accumulated.

  • Maintained paid-up NTUC membership before course, throughout course duration and at the point of claim and;
  • Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP and training must commence within the supported period and;
  • Unfunded course fee must not be fully sponsored by company or other types of funding
  • Unfunded course fee must be S$20.00 and above, and;
  • Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any and;
  • UTAP application must be made within 6 months after course ends.

For more information on UTAP Funding and to submit for UTAP claims, please visit https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal/programmes/union-training-assistance-programme. Terms and conditions apply.

Programme Facilitator(s)


This is an e-learning course.

For more details, kindly refer to the Programme Information.
 
Sustainability reporting is a high growth area, with increasing global focus towards more effective climate-related disclosures that promote better understanding of the implications of climate change.

This programme aims to equips Sustainability Reporting preparers with an understanding of sustainability trends, the key concepts and the practical know-how of sustainability reporting based on ISSB standards.

Programme Outline

Module

Module Coverage

CPE Hours 

Mode of Delivery

101: Overview - Sustainability, Business and Finance 

 

  • Overview of Sustainability & Sustainability Developments 
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 
  • Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy  
  • Biodiversity  
  • Sustainable Finance  
  • Role of Accountants in Sustainability 

3 Hours (Category 1)

E-Learning

102: Introduction to Climate Change & the Business Case for Decarbonisation
 

 

  • What is GHG and Climate Change
  • Climate Change & Global Outlook
  • Singapore’s Response to Climate Change

3 Hours (Category 1)

E-Learning

103: Sustainability Reporting I 

 

  • Introduction to sustainability reporting
  • Components of a sustainability report
  • Overview of key sustainability reporting standards, including
    • European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
    • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
    • International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
    • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
    • Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
    • Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
  • Reporting using the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
  • Sustainability Reporting Regulations and Developments

5 Hours (Category 1)

E-Learning

104: Sustainability Reporting II

 

  • Sustainability Reporting Implementation Plan
  • ESG ratings and relationship with sustainability reporting
  • Role of Digital Technology in ESG Reporting
  • Greenwashing

5 Hours (Category 1)

E-Learning

201: Deep Dive into Climate Reporting

GHG Accounting & Quality Control

  • GHG Accounting for scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions – Calculation approach and methodologies and value chain mapping
  • Inventory Quality Management

Fundamental Principles of Organisational Climate Strategy

  • Net-zero Targets Setting and approach
  • Carbon Mitigation Hierarchy and decarbonization strategies
  • Build Corporate Climate Credibility, including using theClimate Transition Action Plan (CTAP)

Carbon Credits, Markets and Ecosystem

  • Difference between carbon credits and carbon offsets
  • Types of Carbon Projects
  • Ensuring Quality of Carbon Projects and Offsets

Understand key concepts of climate resilience for companies, and climate risk assessment

  • Recommendations of the TCFDScenario analysis to identify material climate-related risks and opportunities
  • Climate governance

Climate Reporting - Practices and Trends

  • TCFD
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S2
  • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

18 Hours (Category 1)

E-Learning

301: Capstone Module for Sustainability Professional Certificate

Schedule 1 (Class FULL)
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
15 March 2024 (D1)
22 March 2024 (D2)
05 April 2024 (D3)

Schedule 2 (Class FULL)
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
07 May 2024 (D1)
14 May 2024 (D2)
28 May 2024 (D3)

Schedule 3 (Class FULL)
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
06 August 2024 (D1)
13 August 2024 (D2)
27 August 2024 (D3)

Schedule 4 
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
03 September 2024 (D1)
10 September 2024 (D2)
24 September 2024 (D3)

Schedule 5 
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
09 October 2024 (D1)
16 October 2024 (D2)
30 October 2024 (D3)

Schedule 6 
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
06 November 2024 (D1)
13 November 2024 (D2)
27 November 2024 (D3)

Schedule 7 
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
07 February 2025 (D1)
14 February 2025 (D2)
28 February 2025 (D3)


*ISCA reserve the right to make changes or improvements to any of the schedule date and time described in this page without prior notice.

Week 1: Sustainability Reporting & Regulations 

  • Recap and reinforce knowledge from E-Learning Modules
  • Perform materiality assessment through in-class activities using published sustainability reports by other organisations
  • Overview of sustainability reporting standards and the importance to organisations and stakeholders
  • Practical application of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards through in-class activities of published sustainability reports
  • Walkthrough a worked example on IFRS Gap Analysis of real-world published sustainability report

 

Week 2: Effective Stakeholder Engagement for Transformational Change

  • Technical breakdown of Climate-Related Scenario Analysis aligned with IFRS Sustainability Reporting
  • Practical application of Scenario Analysis through in-class activities
  • Recap of Greenhouse Gas Emissions management and reporting
  • Walkthrough of Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions reporting techniques
  • Identify and engage diverse stakeholders, aligning their interests with sustainability goals for effective collaboration
  • Tailor communication strategies to resonate with various audiences, fostering stakeholder buy-in
  • Capstone Project group briefing

Week 3: Team Presentations

Groups are to prepare a presentation on a live case study to transit an existing sustainability report using the ISSB Standards as well as recommend effective solutions for change management between Week 2 and 3.

  • Group Presentations with a panel
  • Wrap up and closing by SMU Professor(s) and guest panellist

Part 4: Remote Proctoring Examination

  • 80 Exam Questions to be completed within 90mins (Maximum 3 Attempts)

21 Hours (Category 1)

3 days Face to Face Session at ISCA House

 

Intended For

Targeted at accounting and other professionals who are supporting their organisations in sustainability reporting.

Competency Mapping

Category 1 = 34.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

This is an e-learning course.

Upcoming Schedule

Fee (inclusive of GST)

For Members: $ 1,798.50
For Non-Members: $ 2,158.20

Programme Facilitator(s)

Online Instruction

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