Sector and Industry Relevance: The ESG Sustainability Reporting course aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is essential for staying competitive in today’s evolving regulatory environment. As businesses across all sectors face increased scrutiny on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, this course equips participants with the knowledge needed to align with global standards like the IFRS S1 and IFRS S2.
Companies need to demonstrate transparency in sustainability reporting not just for compliance but to meet investor expectations, mitigate risks, and maintain a strong market reputation. For industries, adopting these standards also positions them favorably in attracting sustainable investments, minimizing financial risk, and staying ahead of upcoming regulations. With the current Singapore Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) focusing their efforts on Singapore standards based on ISSB and 14064, the future forward of sustainability reporting will revolve closely around the benchmark of the two standards.
https://www.acra.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/legislation/listing-of-consultation-papers/climate-reporting-and-assurance-roadmap/response-to-public-consultation-on-climate-reporting-and-assurance-roadmap-for-singapore.pdf
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Target Audiences:
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Business Leaders & Executives: Understand how ESG reporting impacts organizational decision-making, leadership, and culture.
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Compliance & Risk Managers: Gain expertise in managing ESG-related risks and regulatory compliance.
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Sustainability Officers & Auditors: Develop strategies to implement ISSB standards for comprehensive ESG reporting, ensuring that climate-related risks and opportunities are accounted for.
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Addressing Counterpoints:
“Is this relevant to my sector?”
ESG sustainability reporting is now a universal expectation across industries. Financial institutions, manufacturers, service providers, and governments all face the demand for transparent, consistent reporting of sustainability impacts and risks. This course provides the necessary tools for adapting to sector-specific needs.
“We already follow other frameworks—why ISSB?”
ISSB consolidates and enhances previous frameworks like TCFD and SASB. It creates a global baseline, enabling cross-border comparison and more streamlined reporting. It’s not about replacing your current processes but enhancing them for better transparency and efficiency.
“Can this really affect my bottom line?”
Yes, ESG misreporting or non-compliance leads to financial risks, reputational damage, and investor loss. Proper ESG disclosure mitigates risks and can lead to increased investor confidence, reduced capital costs, and long-term resilience.
“I’m concerned about the complexity of adoption.”
The course demystifies ISSB standards, breaking down each component into practical steps that are manageable and implementable. It also provides templates for creating risk registers and strategies, making the adoption process smooth and structured.
This course will ensure that participants are not only compliant with current regulations but also forward-looking in their ESG strategies. However to first understand the technical part of the carbon emissions reporting requirements, learners should take the ISO 14064 greenhouse gas verifier training first to equip themselves with the right terminologies and best practices before applying reporting standards into the ISSB training.
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