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.
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/
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Course Structure
TPG course reference No.
TGS-2025052284
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to learner who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessment(s).
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to learner who meet the 75% attendance requirement.
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.
Remarks
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) can only be used to cover:
(i) Course fees payable;
(ii) Assessment fees which are part of the course;
(iii) Certification fees which are part of the course; and
(iv) GST imposed on components supported for SFC use.
Penalty charges apply if you:
(i) are absent/no-show;
(ii) withdraw from a course within 14 days of the course start date;
(iii) fail to meet terms and conditions for funding eligibility.
SFC cannot be used to offset penalty charges imposed by Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
Employer-Sponsored Trainees
For employer-sponsored trainees to be eligible for SSG-funded support, the Trainee must have continued to receive his/her full salary (where applicable), Central Provident Fund entitlements (where applicable), and any other statutory benefits due to him / her (in connection with his / her employment) throughout the course duration.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
The SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) is a credit of $10,000 for employers to offset up to 90% of out-of-pocket costs for supported programmes and courses.
All eligible employers have been notified. No application is necessary. Enterprise Singapore notifies all newly eligible employers via email sent to their registered Corppass Administrators. Employers who qualify will be able to see the S$10,000 credit when they log in using their Corppass here.
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
SMEs can receive SkillsFuture funding, of up to 90% of the course fees when they sponsor their employees to attend SSG supported courses. SMEs that meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
Registered or incorporated in Singapore
Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
SME-sponsored Trainees:
Must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
Courses have to be fully paid for by the employer.
Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman.
The SME status will be derived from government data and the applicable SME funding will be accorded if eligible. Enterprises that find their SME status to be inaccurate may submit a declaration of SME status via Digital Services at the Enterprise Portal for Jobs and Skills (EPJS).