CEO Roundtable
The CEO Roundtable is an exclusive event bringing together top business leaders to discuss strategic approaches to sustainability and responsible business practices.
Sustainability isn’t just good practice, it’s smart business.
Around the world, companies are unlocking new opportunities and managing risks by embedding sustainability into their strategy. In Singapore, momentum is growing with the Green Plan and evolving regulations driving action across industries. The question is: How will your business stay ahead?
The Foundations in Corporate Sustainability course by UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS) equips professionals with essential ESG knowledge, practical tools, and global insights to build resilient, responsible businesses.
Part of the Enterprise Sustainability Programme (ESP), this 2-day course helps companies, especially SMEs, kickstart their sustainability journey. Graduates also gain access to the UN Global Compact community and exclusive resources to continue their growth.
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.
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Watch a briefing to the “Foundations in Corporate Sustainability” programme
Building on the Environmental and Social topics, Day 2 will explore stakeholder expectations, measurable indicators and potential action plans and goals that can be undertaken to become more sustainable. Under the Social agenda, participants will be introduced to human and labour rights concerns which are especially prevalent in supply chains. The Environmental segment will unpack global and local concerns including topics such as climate change and decarbonisation as well as the impact of Singapore’s Green Plan 2030. Participants will also be introduced to the Carbon and Emissions Recording Tool (CERT) to learn how to take first steps in understanding their emissions.
Download a copy of the NEW course brochure
Watch a briefing to the “Foundations in Corporate Sustainability” programme
Building on in-class activities in the first two days, this session will guide participants on how to strategically communicate performance and address stakeholder information needs. Understand the landscape of sustainability reporting, assurance and certifications; mobilise tools provided in the course (RICE and CERT) to kickstart reporting as well as tap onto reporting frameworks such as the GRI Universal Standards.
Download a copy of the NEW course brochure
Watch a briefing to the “Foundations in Corporate Sustainability” programme
The course duration is two (2) days.
Full Fee : S$1500
Subsidised fee *: S$450
*Enterprise Singapore co-funds 70% of the workshop fees for participants, capped at 3 per eligible company for all ESP sustainability workshops.
Subsidy is applicable to all business entities registered and operating in Singapore. This excludes (a) non-pro t organisations and charities (registered as public companies limited by guarantee); and (b) foreign companies operating in Singapore (registered as branch or representative offices).
The subsidy also applies to employees of Trade ssociations and Chambers in Singapore
The classroom learning will be facilitated by e perienced industry professionals. This will be complemented by guided use of tools to accelerate practical application and peer learning opportunities
Upon completion, participants will be awarded a certi cate of completion by UN Global Compact Network Singapore
The Enterprise Sustainability Programme (ESP) supports Singapore businesses on sustainability initiatives and to capture new opportunities in the green economy.
These courses aim to build awareness and knowledge of sustainability amongst local business leaders and enable participants to access tools and resources to help them assess their current sustainability readiness and
performance. It serves as a foundation to help local enterprises build capabilities for the green economy and develop a clear plan for sustainability efforts.
Visit here for more information about the ESG’s ESP program
ESP, a project of Enterprise Singapore, is part of the Singapore Green Plan launched to help enterprises, especially SMEs, embrace and develop capabilities in sustainability, and ride the green wave. GCNS is a training partner of Enterprise Singapore to build capacity.
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.
Entreprise Singapore sees a vibrant economy with Singapore companies being globally competitive.
Grow stronger Singapore enterprises by building capabilities and accessing global opportunities, thereby creating good jobs for Singaporeans.
Refocused priorities and sharpened strategies for enterprise development towards enabling companies to stay ahead of the curve and navigate the evolving business environment.
Changemakers in companies such as directors, senior and middle management executives from
This is a prescribed course that directors may attend to fulfill the new SGX requirements with regard to director’s training on sustainability. More information can be found here.
Course fee of S$450 (subject to prevailing GST) payable per eligible participant 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 these sustainability courses 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.
For any enquiries, please contact us at training@unglobalcompact.sg
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Deputy Director
UN Global Compact Network Singapore
Sue Meng is Deputy Director of Sustainability and Capability-Building at UNGCNS Sue Meng oversees a team at UN GCNS that develops and manages capability-building initiatives encompassing training, trainer and alumni engagement, partnerships, thought-leadership publications, and conversations to inspire SMEs to engage in sustainability. Sue Meng has 14 years of experience developing sustainability programmes and 20 years in stakeholder engagement and change management.
Group Division Director, ERA Real Estate Singapore
"In a world where sustainable finance is gaining momentum, my participation in the Certificate Programme in Sustainable Finance has been a pivotal journey of growth and knowledge acquisition. This course has equipped me with the tools and insights necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable finance and make a positive impact in the real estate arena."
Officer, ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office
"Since the completion of the programme, I am able to better digest and comprehend the technical terms used, as well as the significance of regulation developments in sustainable capital markets, in the research work and documents I came across at work."
Director of a major financial institution based in Southeast Asia
"The 5-day course has helped me gain practical knowledge and useful insights in climate change, environmental, social & governance matters, responsible & impact investing, sustainable capital markets, greenwashing, carbon trading, etc. The short course has not only deepened my interest in sustainability topics, but it has also encouraged me to work more closely with my company’s Sustainability Team. Last but not least, it has certainly prompted me to apply for the Executive Master of Science in Sustainability Management with NTU as I become more eager for a wider and more in-depth understanding on sustainability subjects."
Business Development Manager, Kempower Oyj
"The instructors came from a diverse background which was very helpful as they shared with us different perspectives on sustainability and sustainable finance. There were active engagements between the instructors and participants to discuss cases and scenarios which are applicable in the real-world. Sustainable finance is a very broad topic and I think the programme has successfully delivered the essential information and laid the foundation for those who wish to dive deeper into it."
Manager, External Fund Management, Investment Income Insurance
"This course in Sustainable Finance has provided a solid foundational understanding on Sustainability in the various aspects of Finance. The course content was well-structured and presented in a way that made complex concepts accessible. The discussions with participants from various industry backgrounds were engaging and facilitated a deeper comprehension of the material. Overall, this course has significantly enhanced my knowledge and baseline concepts in this field, and I feel better equipped to apply what I have learnt into my role."
Group Head of Research and Head of ESG Investment Research, CGS International Securities
"The Certificate Programme in Sustainable Finance is an invaluable resource. It provides a structured approach and framework for developing a company's sustainability strategy and execution plans. Apart from certification in hard skills, it was also great in building a support network of like-minded individuals, struggling with the same issues at their own firms. Having the community to reach out to at times of need is a long-term benefit. The programme was well conducted with highly qualified and engaging speakers and a lot of fun. Definitely a needed opportunity to step away from the daily grind and focus on the longer-term more important issues."
Head of Sustainability, Prudential Assurance Company
"I value the diverse range of speakers, including academics, researchers, consultants, and sustainability practitioners. Their varied perspectives on sustainable finance enrich the discussion and highlight the complexities of the subject."
The CEO Roundtable is an exclusive event bringing together top business leaders to discuss strategic approaches to sustainability and responsible business practices.
By offering a range of programs, including training workshops, leadership development. This is a collaborative programme designed to deepen participants' understanding of corporate sustainability and responsible business practices through practical insights and academic expertise.
The RICE tool helps companies assess and manage their resilience, impact, compliance, and engagement in sustainability, enabling a strategic approach to responsible business practices aligned with global standards.
