PUTTING SUSTAINABILITY INTO PRACTICE FOR BUSINESS

Build capabilities for the green economy and develop a clear plan for your sustainability efforts! Up to 70% course fee susbidised!
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  1. OVERVIEW
  2. MODULES
  3. TRAINERS
  4. COURSE SCHEDULE
  5. COURSE STRUCTURE
  6. FAQ

Putting Sustainability Into Practice For Business

With sustainability the new buzzword in today’s world, how can businesses adapt and thrive in this new economic model that is anchored upon sustainable development?

Designed especially for business owners, senior management and executives of SMEs and corporations in Singapore, this course is intended to help participants acquire a better understanding and appreciation of sustainability-related risks, impacts and the importance of integrating sustainability into the organisation. Upon the completion of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to undertake the sustainability transformation of their organisations.

*In partnership with Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Environment Council’s Putting Sustainability into Practice for Business is part of the Enterprise Sustainability Programme – Sustainability Courses series where 70% of the course fee is sponsored by Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and company participants will only need to pay 30% of the full course fee. *Subject to eligibility criteria

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MODULES

The three-module course covers topics and issues such as global trends, physical and transitional risks, resource resilience, materiality assessment, understanding ESG factors, carbon emissions reduction, reporting and disclosures, amongst others.

Module 1

Core Concepts for Organisational Sustainability

  • Impart knowledge of basic sustainability concepts
  • Build a sense of awareness and appreciation of sustainability and relate it to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations for businesses

Module 2

Managing Risks for Resilience

  • Impart an understanding of sustainability and ESG risks and the business, economic and financial impact
  • Help learners to deal with ESG challenges with tools and processes to identify and map critical issues and define and hone their ability to develop some basic strategies and actions in responding to sustainability and ESG risks

Module 3

Strategies and Actions for Sustainability Excellence

  • Help learners define social, economic and environmental issues critical to their organisation
  • Develop mitigation strategies and actions that are appropriate and relevant to the organisation
  • Build resource resilience and conceive circularity principles and practices where relevant
  • Understand and build a robust sustainability profile that can form a business case to tap on Sustainable/Green Finance

As part of the course offerings, participants will also be entitled to the below.

  • Self-Assessment Toolkit
    A bespoke tool that allows participants to assess the level of sustainability readiness of their organisation.

  • Complimentary Sustainability Assessment
    An audit of their organisation’s sustainability health by assessing parameters such as energy, waste, water and governance, done with the support of the Singapore Environment Council.

TRAINERS

The course will be facilitated by industry experts and trainers, with different activities such as group discussions, mini quizzes and case studies that help provide a deep understanding of the content.

Master Facilitators

John S. Hamalian

Trainer - Facilitator - Coach

Qualifications:

  • MBA from Fordham University in New York
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering from Kettering University in Michigan
  • Certified Trainer (ACLP)


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John has over 20 years of experience at General Motors, Dell and his own business, practicing, training and coaching Innovation, Management, Sustainability, Change and Transformation.

He has been actively engaged in the Sustainable Development and ESG movements for over a decade: lecturing, writing and training on the topics; promoting the integration of sustainability into regular business management practices; and achieving professional competency in key areas such as Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainable Business Strategy and ISO-26000, including earning a Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism.

Master Facilitators

John Tan Wei Hang

Trainer - Facilitator - Coach

Qualifications:

  • Master of Science (Safety, Health and Environmental Technology)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
  • Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health
  • Certified Trainer (ACLP)


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John holds a Master degree in Safety, Health, and Environmental Technology from the National University of Singapore. With over 16 years of experience in various sectors, including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and construction, he has a strong foundation in safety and environmental management. In his consultancy profession, he has not only provided training but also successfully helped numerous companies obtain accreditation for various management systems, including risk management, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. John is committed to sustainability by actively engaging in educating both individuals and organizations on the principles and practices of sustainability to better address environmental, social, and economic challenges, aligning with the growing importance of sustainability in various industries.

COURSE SCHEDULE

The total duration of the course is 16 hours. Each cohort will be approximately 25 to 30 pax and will be led by 1 master facilitator and 1 supporting facilitator per class.

2024

Month
Course Dates

March
(2 x Full Days)

Day 1 – 21st

Day 2 – 22nd

April
(2 x Full Days)

Day 1 – 23rd

Day 2 – 25th

May
(2 x Full Days)

Day 1 – 23rd

Day 2 – 24th

June
(2 x Full Days)

Day 1 – 26th

Day 2 – 28th

July
(2 x Full Days)

Day 1 – 24th

Day 2 – 26th

August
(2 x Full Days)

Day 1 – 28th

Day 2 – 30th

September
(2 x Full Days)

Day 1 – 16th

Day 2 – 17th

October
(2 x Full Days)

Day 1 – 21st

Day 2 – 22nd

November
(2 x Full Days)

Day 1 – 26th

Day 2 – 28th

December
(2 x Full Days)

Day 1 – 17th

Day 2 – 18th

COURSE STRUCTURE

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. Do I start the course at a certain time or it is a self-paced learning course?

    2. This is not a self-paced learning course, participants are expected to join the classes which will be facilitated live by qualified instructors.

  2. Who can attend the course? Is there any pre-qualification required?

    3. There is no academic pre-qualification required. However, there is an eligibility criterion to receive the subsidy on the course fee, please refer to the answers below for more details on subsidy and eligibility criteria.

  3. Can I use my SkillsFuture credits for this course?

    4. Not at the moment. However eligible participants will be able to get a grant in the form of a subsidised fee by Enterprise Singapore.

  4. What is the eligibility criteria to receive subsidies?
    • Course fee of S$4501 payable per eligible participant is only applicable for up to 3 participants per business entity registered and operating in Singapore, or a trade association (TAC) registered with the Registry of Societies (ROS) or Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), and defined as a non-profit organisation.
    • Participants must be nominated by their company or trade association for participation in this series of Sustainability Courses2.
    • Each individual will only be supported to participate in the sustainability courses once.
    • Company is liable to make full payment for the course fees if the company or participants are found to be ineligible or fail to complete the course.

    1 GST for the original course fee is payable

    2 The first series of Enterprise Sustainability Programme – Sustainability Courses is offered by Singapore Environment Council, Global Compact Network Singapore, and PwC Singapore. You may refer here for the list of courses under the series.

  5. What all do I get after completion of the course?

    6. Participants will be entitled to:

    a) Certificate of Completion (CoC),
    b) Self-assessment tool report,
    c) Complementary Sustainability Assessment by SEC

  6. Will there any homework, tests or assignments?

    7. There will be pre-reading, group discussions, mini quizzes and group presentations. The different activities are to foster a deeper understanding of the content, and will not be graded. Participants must attend the whole course to be entitled to receive the CoC.

  7. How is this course different from other similar courses?

    8. This course is targeted at business owners, senior management and executives of SMEs and corporates in Singapore.

    While the course will help them come to a better understanding and appreciation of sustainability-related risks, impacts and possible actions, at the end of 3 modules of learning, all participants will be subjected to a hands-on exercise through SEC’s bespoke self-assessment tool.

    In addition to that, the participants will be entitled to a complimentary full sustainability audit of their organisation by the SEC.

  8. What is the self-assessment tool?

    9. The self-assessment tool helps users explore the sustainability readiness of their organisations, and how knowledgeable they are about sustainability issues in their organisation. It also assesses organisations into five key areas: Governance, Energy, Water, Waste, Carbon. The result will shed light on the user’s sustainability profile.

  9. What if more than 3 persons from my organisation wants to attend the course?

    10. There is no limit to how many people an organisation can sign up for the course. However, only the 3 persons who meet the eligibility criteria will enjoy the subsidy from Enterprise Singapore.

If you have any further questions do contact us at info@sec.org.sg or call us at 6337 6062