Sustainability Expert - Leading Change Towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Sustainability (SkillsFuture-supported)*
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Co-developed in collaboration by TÜV SÜD and Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC), this course covers key aspects of ESG and change management, equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainability within organizations. It begins with understanding an organization’s sustainability needs, goal-setting using SMART principles, and applying Locke and Latham’s goal-setting theory.
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The ESG business environment is explored through global sustainability trends, the UN SDGs, and consumer behaviour. Policies and frameworks, such as Singapore Green Plan 2030, Germany’s Climate Action Programme, and the European Green Deal, provide regulatory context. The curriculum includes analytical tools like the Modified BCG Matrix for sustainability and change management models such as ADKAR and McGuire’s persuasion model. It delves into ESG standards, including GRI, ISSB, and ISO 26000, alongside policies like Singapore’s Carbon Pricing Act and Europe’s carbon tax. Risk and opportunity management is addressed using scenario analysis, risk matrices, and mitigation strategies.
Sustainability strategies are covered across environmental (ISO 14064-1, ISO 50001), social (ISO 26000, CSR plans), and governance (ISO 22301, ISO 37001) domains. Stakeholder engagement is emphasized through impact assessment models. The curriculum also includes ESG scoring methodologies, rating agencies, and sustainability marketing strategies, covering external communication and preventing greenwashing. Change resistance is examined using Maurer’s model, with strategies for overcoming resistance. Organizational resilience is fostered through the ADKAR and Kotter models, while conflict resolution is supported by the Thomas-Kilmann model. ESG reporting fundamentals, including materiality assessments and legal requirements, ensure compliance with global frameworks such as CSRD and SGX reporting standards.
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At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Relate the appropriate change management models to the organisation’s business needs and directions within the business, governmental policy and regulatory environment
- Critically appraise the latest industry ESG, conventions practices and standards
- Identify common ESG risks and opportunities
- Align stakeholder ESG needs with organisational sustainability strategies, tools and resources
- Apply ESG rating methodologies, indexes and systems to ascertain the organisation’s scope and coverage
- Communicate ESG approaches and initiatives to clients and other stakeholders
- Strategise a two-way communication plan to manage employee behaviour and morale in light of ESG changes
- Maintain a record of results for ESG change management
- Resolve change management conflicts effectively
- Account for changes in industry sustainability guidelines for ESG reporting purposes
In this program, you will learn the following:
- Change Management for ESG Sustainability Adoption
- ESG Change Pre-Planning
- ESG Change Risk and Opportunity Assessment
- ESG Strategisation
- ESG Action Planning
- ESG External Communication
- ESG Internal Communication
- ESG Change Monitoring
- ESG Change Management Conflict Resolution
- ESG Reporting
This course is specially designed for:
- Corporate sustainability officers
- Senior executives
- ESG Analyst/ Consultant
- Corporate Social Responsibility Lead
- Marketing Communications Manager
This course enables you to do the following:
- Strategically Lead Sustainability Initiatives
- Analyze and Navigate the ESG Landscape
- Drive and Manage Organizational Change
- Strengthen ESG Governance and Compliance
- Enhance Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
The course content and structure are developed by the domain experts from TÜV SÜD and SGC. With immense experience and knowledge of the relevant standards, our team of product specialists and technical experts at TÜV SÜD and SGC have developed the course content based on the current business landscape and market requirements.
Upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate from TÜV SÜD and SGC.
1. Can I also attend e-learning courses on top of attending the Sustainability Expert - Leading Change Towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Sustainability 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
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3. How do I enroll for the Sustainability Expert - Leading Change Towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Sustainability 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.
4. What is the Sustainability Expert - Leading Change Towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Sustainability course methodology?
Participants will learn through lectures, case studies, group exercises and discussions.
5. Can I get a refund if I cancel my enrolment?
Yes, please contact us at [email protected] for more details. Terms and conditions apply.