Sustainability Reporting: Shaping Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosure

Course Overview:

The "Sustainability Reporting: Shaping Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosure" course is a comprehensive 2-day program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required for effective sustainability reporting. The course is divided into four parts, ensuring that participants gain a well-rounded understanding of sustainability reporting, its frameworks, and practical application.

What You'll Gain from Our Sustainability Reporting Course ?

Course Objectives:

• Provide participants with an understanding of sustainability reporting and its significance.
• Familiarize participants with various sustainability reporting frameworks, including SGX Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, GRI Standards, Integrated reporting, SASB, and others.
• Explore ESG disclosure expectations, such as TCFD, Carbon Disclosure Project, and Science-Based Targets.
• Teach participants how to prepare a sustainability report.
• Explain the concepts of materiality and stakeholder engagement in sustainability reporting.
• Introduce participants to the concept of assurance in sustainability reporting.
• Provide guidance on using the RICE tool for internal assessments and report preparation.
• Review sustainability reports and identify best practice reporting trends.
• Deepen participants' understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks.

Prerequisites:

• There are no specific prerequisites for this course.
• It is open to individuals interested in sustainability reporting, including professionals, business leaders, and those involved in ESG disclosure and reporting.

Course Outline:

Part A: Sustainability Reporting

• Introduction to sustainability reporting.
• Exploration of sustainability reporting frameworks, including SGX Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, Integrated reporting, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
• Understanding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosure expectations, such as the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Carbon Disclosure Project, and Science-Based Targets.
• Preparation of a sustainability report.
• Materiality and stakeholder engagement in the reporting process.
• Introduction to the concept of assurance in sustainability reporting.

Part B: Introduction to RICE Tool

• Guidance on using the RICE tool for conducting an internal assessment and creating a basic sustainability report.

Part C: Presentation and Critique of Projects

• Review of sustainability reports.
• Identification of best practice reporting trends.

Part D: Going Deeper into the Frameworks

Course Outcomes:

Upon completing this 2-day course, participants will:

• Have a comprehensive understanding of sustainability reporting and its role in ESG disclosure.
• Be familiar with various sustainability reporting frameworks and guidelines.
• Understand ESG disclosure expectations and the importance of materiality and stakeholder engagement.
• Gain practical skills for preparing sustainability reports and conducting internal assessments using the RICE tool.
• Identify best practice reporting trends.
• Deepen their knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and their impact on shaping environmental, social, and governance disclosure.
• Be prepared to contribute effectively to sustainability reporting and ESG disclosure in their organizations.

Benefits of Sustainability Reporting: Shaping ESG Disclosure ?

Empower your organization with Sustainability Reporting, shaping Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure for enhanced transparency, stakeholder engagement, and long-term sustainable business practices.

How Sustainability Reporting Can Transform Corporate ESG Practices ?

Experience a transformative shift in corporate ESG practices with Sustainability Reporting, driving accountability, fostering responsible business behavior, and creating a positive impact on the environment and society.