Programme Outline
Day 1 & 2: Setting up a Sustainability Practice within a Professional Services Firm
10% off is given if 2 or more people sign up
Day 1:
0930 – 1000 | Welcome and Opening Remarks - Brief introduction to the day’s objective and agenda
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1000 – 1045 | Understanding ESG - Overview of ESG
- Global ESG Trends
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1045 – 1100 | Morning Break |
1100 – 1130 | Service Portfolio Development - Sustainability consulting service lines breakdown and examples
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1130 – 1200 | Positioning your ESG Practice - Messaging, communication, and branding
- Community Engagement and Networking
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1200 – 1330 | Lunch |
1330 – 1430 | Assembling the Right Team - Skills you need for your new team
- How to build an effective ESG team
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1430 – 1730 | Developing the business case for your new sustainability service - Walk through a 7 step process to create a business plan tailored to pitch your new sustainability service
- End the session with a presentation-ready product for the Day 2 Shark Tank
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1730 – 1800 | Wrap-up and Closing Remarks - Recap of key learnings from the day
- Q&A and final reflections
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Day 2:
0930 – 1000 | Welcome and Opening Remarks - Brief introduction to the day’s objective and agenda
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1000 – 1045 | Business Plan Presentation / Pitching - Test your Day 1 business plan in an exciting activity inspired by Shark Tank
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1045 – 1100 | Morning Break |
1100 – 1130 | Feedback Integration |
1130 – 1200 | Wrap-up and Closing Remarks - Recap of key learnings from the day
- Q&A and final reflections
|
Day 3 & 4: Embedding a Sustainability Mindset
Day 3:
0930 – 1000 | Welcome and Opening Remarks - Brief introduction to the day’s objective and agenda
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1000 – 1100 | Session 1: The Business Case for Sustainability - Latest key trends driving sustainability in businesses and impacts of sustainability to organisations
- Frameworks to drive effective change management within an organisation
- Introduction of KPMG’s Target Operating Model (TOM) for ESG
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1100 – 1115 | Morning Break |
1115 – 1230 | Session 2: Cultivating a Strong Foundation for Sustainability - Defining leadership ethos, roles and responsibilities for ESG oversight in driving effective sustainability initiatives and decision-making (board, management, working levels)
- Aligning ESG governance with corporate strategy and culture
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable governance and its importance in long-term business success in the interests of all stakeholders
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1230 – 1400 | Lunch |
1400 – 1530 | Session 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication - Explore prioritised stakeholders’ influence, interests, and potential impact on organisation’s goals of sustainability
- Foster transparency, trust, and collaboration with stakeholders through effective engagement in sustainability initiatives
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1530 – 1545 | Evening Break |
1545 – 1715 | Session 4: Leveraging Technology for Sustainability - Overview of technology’s role in sustainability, and how technology can address global sustainability issues (e.g., green technology, ESG reporting tool, etc.)
- Explore emerging trends and future innovations/cutting-edge technologies (e.g., AI, blockchain)
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1715 – 1730 | Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks - Recap of key learnings from the day
- Q&A and final reflections
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Day 4:
0930 – 1000 | Welcome and Opening Remarks - Brief introduction to the day’s objective and agenda
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1000 – 1100 | Session 1: Implementing Sustainability Initiatives - Understand how to implement sustainability initiatives within the organisation
- Analyse how to overcome common challenges in setup and implementation stages
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1100 – 1145 | Session 2: The Horizon of Sustainability - Explore the future opportunities and emerging trends in sustainability (e.g., circular economy, carbon markets, climate tech, etc.)
- Role of innovation and collaboration in sustainability (government, businesses, society)
- Looking ahead – what does the future hold for sustainability (2030 and beyond)
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1145 – 1200 | Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks - Recap of key learnings from the day
- Q&A and final reflections
|
Day 5:
Sharing and insights exchange with Testing, Inspection and Certification firms who will bring scientific, technical and engineering knowledge to the discussion
Training Methodology
In-Person workshop with exercises (shark tank) and case studies
Intended For
Professional services firms, Partners, Directors, professionals who want to set up a sustainability service and generate extra revenue
Competency Mapping
Category 1 = 29.00 Hours
Schedule & Fees
Date & Time
20 May 2025 (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
21 May 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
26 May 2025 (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
27 May 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
28 May 2025 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST)
SGD pricing -
For Members:
$ 1,417.00
For Non-Members:
$ 1,700.40
Programme Facilitator(s)
Cherine
Venue
81 Anson Road
M Hotel Singapore
Singapore 079908
Testimonial
Funding
No funding Available!
Programme Facilitator(s)
Cherine
Cherine is a Partner and Head of Our Impact Plan at KPMG in Singapore. She has more than 15 years of consulting experience in ESG measurement, reporting and assurance, ESG deals, structuring, and financing, and decarbonisation pathways.
Her expertise extends to the technology, science and business fields, in which she has advised organisations on developing and implementing sustainability strategies, managing compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating climate change strategies.
Cherine actively participates in industry dialogues and regularly provides in-depth insights and analysis on issues critical to sustainable development, including decarbonisation, reporting, sustainable finance and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Programme Outline
Day 1 & 2: Setting up a Sustainability Practice within a Professional Services Firm
10% off is given if 2 or more people sign up
Day 1:
0930 – 1000 | Welcome and Opening Remarks - Brief introduction to the day’s objective and agenda
|
1000 – 1045 | Understanding ESG - Overview of ESG
- Global ESG Trends
|
1045 – 1100 | Morning Break |
1100 – 1130 | Service Portfolio Development - Sustainability consulting service lines breakdown and examples
|
1130 – 1200 | Positioning your ESG Practice - Messaging, communication, and branding
- Community Engagement and Networking
|
1200 – 1330 | Lunch |
1330 – 1430 | Assembling the Right Team - Skills you need for your new team
- How to build an effective ESG team
|
1430 – 1730 | Developing the business case for your new sustainability service - Walk through a 7 step process to create a business plan tailored to pitch your new sustainability service
- End the session with a presentation-ready product for the Day 2 Shark Tank
|
1730 – 1800 | Wrap-up and Closing Remarks - Recap of key learnings from the day
- Q&A and final reflections
|
Day 2:
0930 – 1000 | Welcome and Opening Remarks - Brief introduction to the day’s objective and agenda
|
1000 – 1045 | Business Plan Presentation / Pitching - Test your Day 1 business plan in an exciting activity inspired by Shark Tank
|
1045 – 1100 | Morning Break |
1100 – 1130 | Feedback Integration |
1130 – 1200 | Wrap-up and Closing Remarks - Recap of key learnings from the day
- Q&A and final reflections
|
Day 3 & 4: Embedding a Sustainability Mindset
Day 3:
0930 – 1000 | Welcome and Opening Remarks - Brief introduction to the day’s objective and agenda
|
1000 – 1100 | Session 1: The Business Case for Sustainability - Latest key trends driving sustainability in businesses and impacts of sustainability to organisations
- Frameworks to drive effective change management within an organisation
- Introduction of KPMG’s Target Operating Model (TOM) for ESG
|
1100 – 1115 | Morning Break |
1115 – 1230 | Session 2: Cultivating a Strong Foundation for Sustainability - Defining leadership ethos, roles and responsibilities for ESG oversight in driving effective sustainability initiatives and decision-making (board, management, working levels)
- Aligning ESG governance with corporate strategy and culture
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable governance and its importance in long-term business success in the interests of all stakeholders
|
1230 – 1400 | Lunch |
1400 – 1530 | Session 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication - Explore prioritised stakeholders’ influence, interests, and potential impact on organisation’s goals of sustainability
- Foster transparency, trust, and collaboration with stakeholders through effective engagement in sustainability initiatives
|
1530 – 1545 | Evening Break |
1545 – 1715 | Session 4: Leveraging Technology for Sustainability - Overview of technology’s role in sustainability, and how technology can address global sustainability issues (e.g., green technology, ESG reporting tool, etc.)
- Explore emerging trends and future innovations/cutting-edge technologies (e.g., AI, blockchain)
|
1715 – 1730 | Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks - Recap of key learnings from the day
- Q&A and final reflections
|
Day 4:
0930 – 1000 | Welcome and Opening Remarks - Brief introduction to the day’s objective and agenda
|
1000 – 1100 | Session 1: Implementing Sustainability Initiatives - Understand how to implement sustainability initiatives within the organisation
- Analyse how to overcome common challenges in setup and implementation stages
|
1100 – 1145 | Session 2: The Horizon of Sustainability - Explore the future opportunities and emerging trends in sustainability (e.g., circular economy, carbon markets, climate tech, etc.)
- Role of innovation and collaboration in sustainability (government, businesses, society)
- Looking ahead – what does the future hold for sustainability (2030 and beyond)
|
1145 – 1200 | Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks - Recap of key learnings from the day
- Q&A and final reflections
|
Day 5:
Sharing and insights exchange with Testing, Inspection and Certification firms who will bring scientific, technical and engineering knowledge to the discussion
Training Methodology
In-Person workshop with exercises (shark tank) and case studies
Intended For
Professional services firms, Partners, Directors, professionals who want to set up a sustainability service and generate extra revenue
Competency Mapping
Category 1 = 29.00 Hours
Programme Facilitator(s)
Cherine
Cherine is a Partner and Head of Our Impact Plan at KPMG in Singapore. She has more than 15 years of consulting experience in ESG measurement, reporting and assurance, ESG deals, structuring, and financing, and decarbonisation pathways.
Her expertise extends to the technology, science and business fields, in which she has advised organisations on developing and implementing sustainability strategies, managing compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating climate change strategies.
Cherine actively participates in industry dialogues and regularly provides in-depth insights and analysis on issues critical to sustainable development, including decarbonisation, reporting, sustainable finance and diversity, equity and inclusion.