Programme Outline

• Sustainability context and importance for businesses
• Key definitions: sustainability, ESG, CSR, triple bottom line, etc.
• Key standards and frameworks and the linkage between them
  • UN SDGs, UNGC, GRI Standards, SGX Sustainability Listing Rules, TCFD, IISB, rating and rankings such as B Corp and EcoVadis
• Sustainability strategy for SMEs:
  • Why do you need a sustainability strategy?
  • Who are the main stakeholders involved?
  • Establishing Governance
  • Conduct a materiality assessment to identify the most relevant ESG topics for your business and stakeholders
  • For each material topic:
    • Identify the current ‘sustainability stock’ (what is already implemented)
    • Define an action plan, KPIs and targets
  • Report your sustainability progress at least on an annual basis
  • How to avoid greenwashing
  • Consider participating in ESG ratings and awards
• Recap and next steps

 

Training Methodology
 

• Lecture
• Group exercises on materiality assessments

Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

SME professionals embarking on sustainability reporting

Programme Facilitator(s)