Overview
This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to environmental sustainability for companies, addressing key questions such as: What is sustainability, why does it matter, and what actions are needed? It will assess business sustainability, clarify sustainability reporting responsibilities, and explore actionable steps for companies to embrace sustainability.
Course Description & Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, you will be able to: - Understand the importance of sustainable development, particularly in the unique context of Singapore as a small island city-state - Recognise the 17 Goals of Sustainable Development (UN SDG) and Singapore’s commitment to achieving them - Understand the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and evaluate its impact on individual SME business operations - Identify the challenges in meeting the net-zero emission target especially for SME business operation - Understand the application of the Consumer Sustainability Industry Readiness Index (COSIRI) in the assessment of a company’s sustainability performance - Understand the company’s scope 1 and 2 emissions and identify the sources of its scope 3 emissions - Gain an overview of the sustainability standards and framework - Understand the basic process of sustainability reporting Understanding your business through the lens of sustainability Gain an overview of government policies and consumer and business demands for sustainability Identify the challenges and business opportunities arising from the changes in government policies as well as consumer and business demands towards sustainability
Pre-course instructions
Contact for further enquiries here: https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/sitlearn/contact-us#no-back Registration close date: 10/10/2023
Schedule
Date: 01 Nov 2023, Wednesday
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: SIT@Dover, 10 Dover Drive, 138683
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