About Course
Course Objectives
Navigate the evolution from corporate social responsibility (CSR) to Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and decode the ‘alphabet soup’ of frameworks and standards. Understand the critical need for sustainability reporting in today’s financial landscape, which is driven by the rise of intangible assets and ESG investing. Learn about major reporting frameworks on sustainability, and develop a robust action plan for implementing sustainability reporting in the organisation. Learn to identify climate-related risks and opportunities, ensure data quality, and comply with domestic and international regulations. Gain insights from real-world case studies and position the business at the forefront of sustainable practices.
Course Description
This course aims to demystify the transition from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to Environmental Social Governance (ESG), clarify the various reporting frameworks and standards, and highlight the importance of sustainability reporting for financial performance and ESG investing. Participants will learn to identify and manage climate-related risks, ensure data quality, and comply with local and international regulations, ultimately driving their businesses towards sustainable and impactful practices.
This programme series is brought to you by Ngee Ann Polytechnic and UOB FINLAB.
About UOB FINLAB
UOB FinLab is the bank’s innovation accelerator that brings the ecosystem together to catalyse business growth and transformation. With a regional presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia, UOB FinLab provides access to a range of business and technology experts, tools and content through The FinLab Community and in-person programmes.
These programmes range from supporting the greentech and start-up community in developing solutions, to assisting the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) community in going digital and innovating for sustainability. Founded in 2015, UOB FinLab has supported and connected with more than 31,000 businesses globally.
More about UOB FinLab here: https://thefinlab.com/
Course
Schedule
Duration: 8 hours
Delivery mode: Classroom
Schedule may be subject to changes. The detailed timetable will only be released upon enrolment and closer to the course commencement date.
For self-sponsored applicant, you may proceed to apply after signing in with Singpass / Student ID.
For company-sponsored applicant, please approach your company HR to put in the application via the company portal using Corppass at STEP.
Course Structure
TPG course reference No.
TGS-2025052284
Financial matters
Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)
| Description | Sustainability Reporting Essentials for SMEs | Total course fee |
|---|---|---|
| Full Course fee | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+ | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+ | $163.50 | $163.50 |
GST rate
Payment option
Allowed payment by
The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).
Refund and withdrawal policy
- Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
- Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
- Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.