Environmental Social and Governance Sustainability Risk Management (SkillsFuture-supported)*

This course covers the concept and understanding of ESG, and the ESG risk management applications across different sectors. Participants will understand what ESG is and its relevance to our lives, the role of government in promoting ESG Initiatives, and the role of financial institutions and enterprises in implementing ESG.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Record risks to be planned in association with environmental, social and governance sustainability frameworks
• Analyse risks and risk mitigation activities in environmental, social and governance sustainability issues
• Conduct risk response activities in accordance with environmental, social and governance sustainability risk management plans
• Apply change management techniques to facilitate implementation of environmental, social and governance risk response activities
• Document and track environmental, social and governance sustainability risk management outcomes according to information format requirements and present documentation to relevant stakeholders for review

By the end of the ESG Risk Management Certificate Course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of ESG risk management and be able to apply what you have learnt to your organisation. The course module includes:

• Environmental Social and Governance Sustainability mapping to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Agreement, Risk planning record
• Analysis of ESG Risks according to impact and likelihood factors, Risk response strategies to avoid, transfer and reduce
• Risk response planning and execution
• Kotter’s 8 step change management model
• Sustainability Performance Tracking Toolkit

This course is specially designed for:

• Board and senior management members
• Head of departments
  
• Risk management professionals
• Professionals who are accountable and responsible for strategic, operational, financial and compliance of ESG risks
• Consultants
• Sustainability professionals

There are no prerequisites, but prior knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management will be beneficial.

• ESG Risk Manager
• ESG Analyst
• Sustainability Analyst
• Compliance Officer
• Sustainability Consultant

The ESG Risk Management Training will be conducted by Raymond Cheung, who has over 20 years of professional experience in actuarial, risk management, fund management, supply chain financing, financial technology, ESG, and sustainability. He is a professional risk management, compliance and ESG trainer in Asia.

There will be two modes of assessment at the end of the class, namely, a written test and a case study assessment.

1. Can I also attend e-learning courses on top of attending the ESG Risk Management Course?
Yes, you can register for any e-learning course at TÜV SÜD.

2. What is the funding eligibility criteria?
Self-sponsored learners: Up to 50% of course fees for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents between 21 and 39 years old, and up to 70% of course fees for Singapore Citizens above 40 years old.

Company-sponsored learners:
1. SME employers who sponsor the following persons can apply for up to 70% funding
2. All employers can apply for absentee payroll
a. Singapore Citizens and PR: $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year
b. Singapore Citizens aged 30 and above (or Persons with Special Needs aged 13 and above), earning a monthly salary ≤$2,500: 95% of hourly basic salary, capped at $13 per hour

3. What is UTAP and how can I use it for course fee funding?
UTAP is a training benefit and shall apply for NTUC members/ NTUC Starter members only. NTUC and NTUC Starter members shall enjoy 50% off balance course fee payable.

• NTUC Starter members (aged 18-25 years old) shall be eligible for a cap of up to $200 per year.
• NTUC members 39 years old and below shall be eligible for a cap of up to $250 per year.
• NTUC members aged 40 years old and above shall be eligible for a cap of up to $500 per year.

NTUC Members and Starter members shall not be eligible if they have been company sponsored. NTUC member/ NTUC Starter member shall submit claim via UTAP system within 6 months after course/assessment completion.

4. How do I enroll for the ESG Risk Management Course?
To enrol and check your eligibility for SSG funding, please click on ‘Request training schedule’ button and fill up the form.. Our team will contact you for the next steps to evaluate your eligibility for this course and enrolment procedures.

Non-Refundable Application Fee: The total course fee includes a non-refundable application fee of 5%. This fee will be collected during the online checkout process. The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that the application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, regardless of the outcome of the application.

5. What is the ESG Risk Management Course methodology?
Participants will learn through lectures, case studies, group exercises and discussions.

6. Can I get a refund if I cancel my enrolment?
Yes, please contact us at [email protected] for more details. Terms and conditions apply.