Webinar
14 - 15 Nov.

ESG Essentials (16 CPE hours)

Learn, grow, and thrive with ESG principles

Thursday, 09:00 a.m.  SST
Event language: English

Curious about the role businesses and individuals play in shaping a sustainable future? Explore the significance of sustainability practices in today's dynamic world with our course. Enjoy a 70% subsidy, open to eligible Singapore companies.

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In partnership with Enterprise Singapore, our ESG Essentials course equips individuals and organisations with indispensable resources to navigate the evolving landscape of environmental, social, and governance considerations.

Leveraging Deloitte's global network of experts, participants gain invaluable knowledge and practical tools essential for seamlessly integrating ESG principles into their business strategies.

Directors are welcome to attend this prescribed course to fulfil the new Singapore Exchange (SGX) requirements with regard to directors’ training on sustainability.

Participants who enroll in this Deloitte - Enterprise Singapore ESG Essentials course will enjoy the following benefits:

  • Certificate of Completion issued by Deloitte in partnership with Enterprise Singapore.
  • A tailored ESG Maturity Assessment Guideline enabling participants to evaluate their organization's readiness for sustainability initiatives.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends with exclusive post-event updates.
  • Become an integral part of the dynamic Deloitte learning network, connecting with fellow professionals and accessing valuable resources.

Day 1 – Module 1 and 2

09:00 – 09:10 (10min)

09:10 – 10:00 (50min)

  • Defining sustainability within the wider ESG pillars
  • Principles and benefits of the circular economy

10:00 – 10:50 (50min)

  • Increasing expectations of corporate ESG
  • The business case for sustainability – why it is critical for long-term success of companies amid current and future regulatory trends 
10:50 – 10:55 (05min)

10:55 – 11:45 (50min)

  • Sustainability reporting developments

11:50 – 12:30 (40min)

    12:30 – 13:30 (60min)

    13:30 – 15:00 (90min)

    • Introduction
    • Current state analysis and materiality assessment
    • Strategy alignment and implementation
    • Data collection and management

    15:00 – 16:20 (80min)

    • Adaptation and mitigation strategies across 3 scopes (i.e., resource efficiency, waste management & target setting)
    16:20 – 16:25 (05min)

    16:25 – 17:45 (85min)

    • Materiality assessment
    17:45 – 18:00 (15min)

    Day 2 – Module 3 and 4

    9:00 – 10:25 (85min)

    • Recap: Current and emerging global and regional ESG reporting regulations and trends 
    • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
    • Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
    10:25 – 10:30 (05min)

    10:30 - 11:30 (60min)

    • Sustainability accounting Standards Board (SASB)
    • International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)

    11:30 – 12:00 (30min)

    • Crafting a cohesive sustainability report

    12:00 – 13:00 (60min)

    Case study

    • Example of company successfully implementing reporting standards and best practices
    • Analysis of best practice sustainability report

    Discussion and Q&A

    • Discuss which reporting framework and standards are most applicable and relevant to your business
    • Discuss how implementing or enhancing current systems would help advance your company’s vision and financial goals
    13:00 – 14:00 (60min)

    14:00 – 15:30 (90min)

    • What is climate change?
    • Type of climate risks for businesses
    • Case study on climate-related risks

    15:30 – 16:15 (45min)

    • Using scenario analysis and risk assessments to understand relevant climate risks
    • Prioritizing and implementing risk-management actions

    16:15 – 16:45 (30min)

    • Climate opportunities for Corporates & SMEs in the region
    • Introduction to sustainable finance
    16:45 – 16:50 (05min)

    16:50 – 18:00 (70min)

    • Discuss how sustainability can be cost saving for your business in the short and long-term and what processes are needed to reap financial rewards
    • Using the framework introduced in the module, identify climate risks relevant to your business and discuss how these can be mitigated

    Course Fee & Registration

    Programme Fees:

    • Enterprise Singapore subsidised price: SGD 450*
    • Full course price: SGD 1500*

    *Fee stated is per participant and excludes prevailing GST, which will be applied on the full price

    For institutions of higher learning, charities, IPCs, and public sector agencies not eligible for EnterpriseSG course subsidy, please contact seadlsenquiries@deloitte.com for more information on applicable discounted rate offered by Deloitte.

    Enterprise Singapore Subsidy

    Subsidy Eligibility Conditions

    • Course fee of S$450 (exclusive of GST) per participant is only applicable to nominees from eligible entities, i.e.:
      • business entity registered and operating in Singapore*; or
      • trade association (TAC) registered with Registry of Societies (ROS) or Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), and defined as a non-profit organisation

    * This excludes: (a) non-profit organisations and charities (registered as public companies limited by guarantee); and (b) foreign companies operating in Singapore (registered as branch or representative offices).

    • Each eligible entity will be supported for up to a maximum of 3 participants for each type of ESP-Sustainability Course.
    • Each individual will only be supported once for each type of ESP-Sustainability Course.
    • The company or organisation is liable to make full payment for the course fees if it or its participants are found to be ineligible or fail to complete the course.

     

    Subsidy Process 

    To receive this subsidy, please submit the following documents to seadlsenquiries@deloitte.com after you have registered using the link at the bottom of this page:

    1. Completed Company Nomination Declaration Form
    2. Verification documents: 
    • Local Companies:

    Company’s most recent ACRA Bizfile profile (Accessed from 2022 onwards)

    • Trade Association:

    Company’s most recent ACRA Bizfile profile (Accessed from 2022 onwards)

           ** If ACRA Bizfile profile is not available, please provide a screenshot of the organisation’s registration with the Registry of Societies (ROS)

    Application Process

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    For other courses available to the public, please refer to the Course Catalogue.

    For corporate courses tailored to your organization, please contact us at seadlsenquiries@deloitte.com

     

    Course Schedule

    14 - 15 Nov. 2024 09:00 a.m. SST
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