Please note that registration for this Certification Programme will only be open from 29 November 2023 and includes 5 E-Learn modules and 1 Capstone module.
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
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
07 May 2024 (D1)
14 May 2024 (D2)
28 May 2024 (D3)
Schedule 3
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
06 August 2024 (D1)
13 August 2024 (D2)
27 August 2024 (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.
| Part 1: Innovating for Sustainability - Unlock the synergy between sustainability and profitability, employing Design Thinking to cultivate markets for sustainable products. Grasp the essence of innovation, disruption, and acquire tools to seamlessly integrate sustainability into your business strategy. Become a catalyst for organizational innovation, equipped to translate ideas into impactful actions, propelling your business forward.
Part 2: Effective Stakeholder Engagement for Transformational Change - Dive into effective change management with our course, exploring stakeholder analysis and the crucial role of communication. Uncover the significance of change management, navigate its challenges, and understand the process to foster a culture of change within your organization. Elevate your leadership skills for successful and adaptive transformations.
Part 3: Capstone Project | 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.
Schedule & Fees
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)
Please note that registration for this Certification Programme will only be open from 29 November 2023 and includes 5 E-Learn modules and 1 Capstone module.
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
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
07 May 2024 (D1)
14 May 2024 (D2)
28 May 2024 (D3)
Schedule 3
Date and Time (9am - 5pm)*:
06 August 2024 (D1)
13 August 2024 (D2)
27 August 2024 (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.
| Part 1: Innovating for Sustainability - Unlock the synergy between sustainability and profitability, employing Design Thinking to cultivate markets for sustainable products. Grasp the essence of innovation, disruption, and acquire tools to seamlessly integrate sustainability into your business strategy. Become a catalyst for organizational innovation, equipped to translate ideas into impactful actions, propelling your business forward.
Part 2: Effective Stakeholder Engagement for Transformational Change - Dive into effective change management with our course, exploring stakeholder analysis and the crucial role of communication. Uncover the significance of change management, navigate its challenges, and understand the process to foster a culture of change within your organization. Elevate your leadership skills for successful and adaptive transformations.
Part 3: Capstone Project | 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.
Programme Facilitator(s)
