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.

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

PRIMARY LEARNING OBJECTIVE

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

Main Topics Are :
Journey to Net Zero: Setting decarbonization targets and goals
General principles of Reducing Carbon Footprint
Project portfolio prioritization using the Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) toolOffsets and Voluntary Carbon Market
Sector Experts Best Practices
Peer Learning Activity

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)

Full fee: S$990

$780 (21% anniversary discount) for UNGCNS members


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’s 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 prioritisation using the Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) tool
  • Offsets and Voluntary Carbon Market
  • Sector Experts Best Practices
  • Peer Learning Activity

Self-Sponsored Participants:

 

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

FORMAT 1ST DAY 2ND DAY REGISTRATIONS
Run 2803 June '2617 June '26Registrations open
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Trainers

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.

Testimonials

Andres Ong

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."

Lynn Tan

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."

Toyong

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."

Monica Huang

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."

David Ho

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."

Bertram Lai

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."

Tan Ping Ping

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."

Frequently Asked Questions

Participants will be:

  • Understand the key principles of corporate sustainability to facilitate the first steps in transitioning to a more sustainable, globally competitive business.
  • Apply systematic frameworks such as the Global Compact Management Model, as well as reporting tools such as RICE and CERT, to take your first concrete step in corporate sustainability.
  • Build company in-house capabilities for better management of sustainability initiatives and projects.
  • Learn how to adopt responsible business practices among Singapore enterprises to support the national sustainability agenda, such as the Singapore Green Plan.

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, recognising that becoming sustainable may be more urgent for some industries and companies, and depending on the profile of registrants, the curriculum may emphasise 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
  • Kickstart your green plan with our emissions tracking 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!

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.

Course completion will be based on:

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

For any inquiries, please contact us at carboncourse@unglobalcompact.sg.

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