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Gear Up for a Low-Carbon Future

Master the essential skills for a low-carbon future. This professional certification course provides in-depth knowledge on carbon accounting and GHG management, empowering your business to effectively measure and reduce emissions.

The course addresses the foundational questions on why we need to reduce emissions, what the accurate accounting of emissions will help achieve, and how appropriate target setting, and sharing on various approaches and solutions can equip and empower us to reduce emissions. As one of the Enterprise Sustainability Programme (ESP) Decarbonisation Courses, it is relevant for both beginner and experienced staff members looking to hone their knowledge of carbon accounting and greenhouse gas (GHG) management.

 

Why You Should Attend

Acquire key skills and knowledge in reporting, managing and reducing your carbon footprint regardless of knowledge level on the subject
Receive guided training on how to use our in-house Carbon Emissions & Recording Tool (CERT) to calculate your carbon emissions
Set actionable targets and identify key decarbonization pathways for your business

Why Our Course Is Unique

Access Our Carbon Management Tool

Participants will utilize the Carbon and Emissions Recording Tool (CERT) developed in-house by UNGCNS during the group project.

During the project, they will:

  • Use CERT to track their company’s emissions.
  • Convene on day 2 to discuss their findings.

Participants will be provided with support from UNGCNS in using the CERT.

Access the United Nations Global Compact Community & growing Alumni network

After the course, participants can plug into our global community and
local alumni network to connect and share knowledge with like-minded peers.

  • Module 1
  • Module 2

PRIMARY LEARNING OBJECTIVE

To help participants develop an understanding of the importance of climate change, the key relevant developments, and to equip them with basic knowledge and skills to start measuring and recording their business carbon footprint.

Main Topics Are :
Greenhouse Gases and an Introduction to Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions accounting
Regulations and Trends in Decarbonisation and Carbon Pricing
The Business case for Decarbonisation
Measuring Emissions with our Carbon Emissions and Recording Tool (CERT)
Project Case study using CERT

Foundations in Corporate Sustainability 

Understand what sustainability is and how it drives business competitiveness. Day 1 will provide insight into the global and local drivers accelerating sustainability and how businesses can identify and understand the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) related opportunities and risks. In addition to exploring how material issues can impact business strategy as well as the importance of Governance, the session will introduce how-to frameworks such as the UN Global Compact Management Model and easy to use onboarding tools such as Responsibility Index Communicator for Enterprises (RICE) Tool.

For More Information 

Download a copy of the NEW course brochure Watch a briefing to the "Foundations in Corporate Sustainability" program
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE WATCH BRIEF VIDEO REGISTER NOW

Foundations in Corporate Sustainability 

Understand what sustainability is and how it drives business competitiveness. Day 1 will provide insight into the global and local drivers accelerating sustainability and how businesses can identify and understand the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) related opportunities and risks. In addition to exploring how material issues can impact business strategy as well as the importance of Governance, the session will introduce how-to frameworks such as the UN Global Compact Management Model and easy to use onboarding tools such as Responsibility Index Communicator for Enterprises (RICE) Tool.

For More Information 

Download a copy of the NEW course brochure Watch a briefing to the "Foundations in Corporate Sustainability" program
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE WATCH BRIEF VIDEO REGISTER NOW

Foundations in Corporate Sustainability 

Understand what sustainability is and how it drives business competitiveness. Day 1 will provide insight into the global and local drivers accelerating sustainability and how businesses can identify and understand the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) related opportunities and risks. In addition to exploring how material issues can impact business strategy as well as the importance of Governance, the session will introduce how-to frameworks such as the UN Global Compact Management Model and easy to use onboarding tools such as Responsibility Index Communicator for Enterprises (RICE) Tool.

For More Information 

Download a copy of the NEW course brochure Watch a briefing to the "Foundations in Corporate Sustainability" program
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE WATCH BRIEF VIDEO REGISTER NOW

Course duration

2 Days

The 2 course days are approximately 1-2 weeks apart to allow time for the completion of a project assignment.

Fee per participant
(Subject to prevailing GST on the full rate)

Full fee (for non-subsidised participant): S$1,600

Subsidised fee*: S$480

*Subsidised course fee per participant is only applicable to nominees from local companies1 and trade associations (TACs)2. See below for more info.

Subsidised fee
eligibility

  • Each eligible entity will be supported for up to a maximum of 3 participants for each type of ESP-Sustainability Course3
  • Each individual will only be supported once for each type of ESP-Sustainability Course
  • The company or TAC is liable to make full payment for the course fees if it or its participants are found to be ineligible or fail to complete the course.

1Registered and operating in Singapore.
2TACs will need to fulfil the following criteria:

a) registered with Registry of Societies (ROS) or Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA); and

b) defined as a non-profit organisation.

Learning Activities

Who will help me learn?

The classroom learning will be facilitated by experienced industry professionals. This will be complemented by guided use of tools to accelerate practical application and peer learning opportunities.

Venue & Time

 

Singapore Sustainability Academy

 

  • (Level 6 of City Square Mall)
  • 9am – 6pm

Certificate

Is there anything to mark my achievement?

Upon completion, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion by UN Global Compact Network Singapore.

Module 1

Primary learning objective

To help participants develop an understanding of the importance of climate change, the key relevant developments, and to equip them with basic knowledge and skills to start measuring and recording their business’ carbon footprint.

Main Topics are:

Greenhouse Gases and an Introduction to Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions accounting

Regulations and Trends in Decarbonisation and Carbon Pricing

The Business case for Decarbonisation

Measuring Emissions with our Carbon Emissions and Recording Tool (CERT)

Project Case study using CERT

Module 2

Primary learning objective

To help participants understand the basic methodologies for reducing carbon footprint and discover concrete ideas for projects & opportunities to reduce carbon footprint in their respective industry/sector.

Main Topics are:

Journey to Net Zero: Setting decarbonisation targets and goals

General principles of Reducing Carbon Footprint

The Business case for Decarbonisation

Project portfolio prioritization using the Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) tool

Offsets and Voluntary Carbon Market

Sector Experts Best Practices

Peer Learning Activity

FORMAT 1st Day 2nd Day Registration Link
Run 21 02 Jun ’25 17 Jun ’25 Registration Open
Run 22 23 Jul ’25 30 Jul ’25 Registration Open
Run 23 20 Aug ’25 28 Aug ’25 Registration Open
Run 24 07 Oct ’25 14 Oct ’25 Registration Open

Foundations in Corporate Sustainability 

Understand what sustainability is and how it drives business competitiveness. Day 1 will provide insight into the global and local drivers accelerating sustainability and how businesses can identify and understand the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) related opportunities and risks. In addition to exploring how material issues can impact business strategy as well as the importance of Governance, the session will introduce how-to frameworks such as the UN Global Compact Management Model and easy to use onboarding tools such as Responsibility Index Communicator for Enterprises (RICE) Tool.

For More Information 

Download a copy of the NEW course brochure Watch a briefing to the "Foundations in Corporate Sustainability" program
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE WATCH BRIEF VIDEO REGISTER NOW

Foundations in Corporate Sustainability 

Understand what sustainability is and how it drives business competitiveness. Day 1 will provide insight into the global and local drivers accelerating sustainability and how businesses can identify and understand the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) related opportunities and risks. In addition to exploring how material issues can impact business strategy as well as the importance of Governance, the session will introduce how-to frameworks such as the UN Global Compact Management Model and easy to use onboarding tools such as Responsibility Index Communicator for Enterprises (RICE) Tool.

For More Information 

Download a copy of the NEW course brochure Watch a briefing to the "Foundations in Corporate Sustainability" program
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE WATCH BRIEF VIDEO REGISTER NOW

Foundations in Corporate Sustainability 

Understand what sustainability is and how it drives business competitiveness. Day 1 will provide insight into the global and local drivers accelerating sustainability and how businesses can identify and understand the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) related opportunities and risks. In addition to exploring how material issues can impact business strategy as well as the importance of Governance, the session will introduce how-to frameworks such as the UN Global Compact Management Model and easy to use onboarding tools such as Responsibility Index Communicator for Enterprises (RICE) Tool.

For More Information 

Download a copy of the NEW course brochure Watch a briefing to the "Foundations in Corporate Sustainability" program
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE WATCH BRIEF VIDEO REGISTER NOW

Self-Sponsored Participants:

 

  1. Complete registration form (in the above table)
  2. Receive invoice, complete payment
  3. Start course

Subsidised participants:

SkillsFuture Credit
  1. Complete registration form (in the above table)
  2. Submit the below verification documents to
    • ACRA bizfile
    • Signed declaration form
  3. GCNS conducts subsidy eligibility check with EnterpriseSG
  4. Upon successful eligibility, the company receives an invoice and makes the payment
  5. Start course

 

For More Information

Download a copy of the NEW course brochure

 

For further queries, please reach out to .

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FORMAT 1st Day 2nd Day Registration Link
Run 21 02 Jun ’25 17 Jun ’25 Closed
Run 22 23 Jul ’25 30 Jul ’25 Registration Open
Run 23 20 Aug ’25 28 Aug ’25 Registration Open
Run 24 07 Oct ’25 14 Oct ’25 Registration Open

Foundations in Corporate Sustainability 

Understand what sustainability is and how it drives business competitiveness. Day 1 will provide insight into the global and local drivers accelerating sustainability and how businesses can identify and understand the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) related opportunities and risks. In addition to exploring how material issues can impact business strategy as well as the importance of Governance, the session will introduce how-to frameworks such as the UN Global Compact Management Model and easy to use onboarding tools such as Responsibility Index Communicator for Enterprises (RICE) Tool.

For More Information 

Download a copy of the NEW course brochure Watch a briefing to the "Foundations in Corporate Sustainability" program
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE WATCH BRIEF VIDEO REGISTER NOW

Foundations in Corporate Sustainability 

Understand what sustainability is and how it drives business competitiveness. Day 1 will provide insight into the global and local drivers accelerating sustainability and how businesses can identify and understand the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) related opportunities and risks. In addition to exploring how material issues can impact business strategy as well as the importance of Governance, the session will introduce how-to frameworks such as the UN Global Compact Management Model and easy to use onboarding tools such as Responsibility Index Communicator for Enterprises (RICE) Tool.

For More Information 

Download a copy of the NEW course brochure Watch a briefing to the "Foundations in Corporate Sustainability" program
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE WATCH BRIEF VIDEO REGISTER NOW

Foundations in Corporate Sustainability 

Understand what sustainability is and how it drives business competitiveness. Day 1 will provide insight into the global and local drivers accelerating sustainability and how businesses can identify and understand the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) related opportunities and risks. In addition to exploring how material issues can impact business strategy as well as the importance of Governance, the session will introduce how-to frameworks such as the UN Global Compact Management Model and easy to use onboarding tools such as Responsibility Index Communicator for Enterprises (RICE) Tool.

For More Information 

Download a copy of the NEW course brochure Watch a briefing to the "Foundations in Corporate Sustainability" program
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE WATCH BRIEF VIDEO REGISTER NOW
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Course name is Carbon Accounting & GHG Management – Key to a Low-Carbon Future

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Trainers

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Terence Tan

Director, Carbon Management, UNGCNS

Terence Tan is the Director (Carbon Management), of UN Global Compact Network Singapore. In this role, he oversees operational and strategic decarbonisation activities for CPLC (Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition) Singapore, which is the decarbonisation arm of UNGCNS.

Lin Qingyao

Assistant Manager

Mr. Lin Qingyao is the Assistant Manager (Upskilling & Recognition) at Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition Singapore, the decarbonisation arm of UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS). He facilitates capability building initiatives to support companies in their carbon management journey, including training workshops, tools development and network events.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Enterprise Sustainability Programme (ESP) supports Singapore companies, especially our SMEs, to build capabilities and capture new opportunities. The ESP – Sustainability Courses aim to help local enterprises and TACs build awareness and knowledge of sustainability in various key themes and areas. There are currently three types of ESP-Sustainability Courses: Foundational, Decarbonisation, and Sustainable Finance. Please refer to the ESP website here for more information.

About Enterprise Singapore

International Enterprise Singapore and SPRING came together on 1 April 2018 as a single agency to form Enterprise Singapore.

Enterprise Singapore is the government agency championing enterprise development. They work with committed companies to build capabilities, innovate and internationalise. They also support the growth of Singapore as a hub for global trading and startups. As the national standards and accreditation body, we continue to build trust in Singapore’s products and services through quality and standards.

Vision

Entreprise Singapore sees a vibrant economy with Singapore companies being globally competitive.

Mission

Grow stronger Singapore enterprises by building capabilities and accessing global opportunities, thereby creating good jobs for Singaporeans.

Participants will

  • be equipped with key knowledge on carbon management – including carbon accounting, setting of targets and plans, means of decarbonization, and carbon disclosures/reporting – which can be used to lead efforts / applied in their businesses.
  • be able to establish a baseline of their company’s current carbon emissions (via the Carbon and Emissions Recording Tool), and identify key decarbonization pathways for their business (via the framework provided)

Participants who would benefit most from the course would be decision makers and change agents in companies such as SMEs, companies new to sustainability and carbon management, and key industries* impacted by climate change and government regulations:

  • CEOs
  • Chief Sustainability Officers and executives in the team
  • Chief Procurement Officers and executives
  • Finance Managers and executives
  • Directors/managers/executives overseeing health, safety and environment (HSE)
  • Engineering Managers and executives

*Note: In line with our guiding values to leave no one behind, GCNS courses will be sector agnostic. However, recognizing that becoming sustainable may be more urgent for some industries and companies, and depending on the profile of registrants, the curriculum may emphasize certain frameworks/concepts and/or offer relevant peer learning points through case studies in certain industries.

  • Guided onboarding into carbon accounting through our Carbon Emissions and Recording Tool
  • Course is specially designed for working professionals with in-course assignments, discussions, and an emphasis on practical application
  • Gain access to UN Global Compact guidance and support platforms, such as the Ten Principles and the SDGs
  • Learn not just from the industry leaders facilitating the course, but learn and network with your peers and community leaders
  • Contribute in a small but significant way to Singapore’s journey to net zero!

Course fee of S$624 payable per eligible participant comprises of $480-course fee (if eligible for 70% Enterprise SG subsidy) + $144 for GST on the full course fee.

The subsidy is only applicable for up to 3 participants per business entity registered and operating in Singapore.

Participants must be nominated by their company as the company’s representatives for participation in this series of Sustainability Courses*.

Each individual will only be supported to participate in this ESP Decarbonisation Course once.

Company is liable to make full payment for the course fees if company or participants are found to be ineligible or fail to complete the course.

Course completion will be based on:

  • Participant’s attendance for the workshop
  • Successful award of Certificate of Completion
  • Completed post-course feedback/survey

For any inquiries, please contact us atcarboncourse@unglobalcompact.sg.

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