UOB FinLab

Sustainability Reporting Essentials
for SMEs

Course Overview

Duration: 8 hours

Delivery mode: Classroom

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.

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What you will learn from this programme

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Course Trainer

Lance Ng
Consultant & Trainer, CSO Centre

Lance is an FSA Credential Holder and GRI Certified Sustainability Professional. Throughout his corporate career, he has worked at JPMorgan, Citibank and Singapore Exchange.

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Getting Started

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Sustainable Future

Lance Ng

Consultant & Trainer, CSO Centre

  • Singapore Institute of Banking & Finance (IBF) accredited trainer.
  • Ngee Ann Polytechnic associate lecturer.
  • Founder of CSO Centre.

Lance is an FSA Credential Holder and GRI Certified Sustainability Professional. Throughout his corporate career, he has worked at JPMorgan, Citibank and Singapore Exchange. As a marketing and corporate communications consultant, his clients have included DBS, Singtel, UOB, Bank of Singapore as well as many other government organisations, SMEs and startups.

He currently specializes in helping corporates with ESG and sustainability reporting as a trainer and consultant. His courses have been taken by individuals and companies from all over the world and accredited by the Institute of Banking & Finance (Singapore). He is also an associate lecturer with Ngee Ann Polytechnic for various sustainability-related courses.

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Online programme

Start Smart Programme

Designed for business owners to enhance their digital capabilities through practical learning, this programme takes businesses to the next level.

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