[SFGW-SR] Corporate Sustainability: Strategies and Innovations
About This Course
This course forms part of a stackable learning pathway under NTU’s FlexiMasters in Sustainability Business Ecosystems programme. It covers the following topics from ACRA’s Sustainability Reporting Body of Knowledge (SR BOK):
Topic 1 – Introduction to Sustainability Reporting
1.1 - Global actions to address sustainability challenges
Topic 2 – Application of IFRS S1 and Materiality Assessment
2.2 - Understand materiality assessment
Topic 3 – Application of IFRS S2
3.3 - Climate Transition Plans
This course equips learners with practical knowledge of sustainability strategies, decarbonization, circular economy principles, sustainable supply chains, stakeholder engagement, issues related to carbon measurement and sustainability reporting.
Learners will develop competencies in sustainability strategy development, environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration, sustainable operations, decarbonisation planning and sustainability performance evaluation. They will gain practical skills to assess sustainability challenges and identify opportunities to improve organisational resilience and competitiveness.
Highly relevant to industries undergoing sustainability transformation, including manufacturing, energy, logistics, consumer goods, technology and professional services, the course prepares learners for emerging roles in sustainability management, ESG consulting, corporate strategy, operations and risk management, enhancing employability in the green economy.
As this micro-credential course is only offered in the FlexiMasters in Sustainability Business Ecosystems programme, learners are required to enrol into the programme and complete all required courses within this programme.
What You'll Learn
At the end of the course, learners should be able to:
• Analyse and evaluate the key issues in corporate sustainability, showcasing a profound understanding of their complexities and implications.
• Develop a strategic framework for effectively implementing sustainable business practices, demonstrating the ability to synthesize various concepts and approaches.
• Critically assess and examine specific issues in corporate sustainability covered in the class, demonstrating a sophisticated comprehension and ability to apply learned knowledge.
• Demonstrate the skill to proficiently read and interpret sustainability reports, and independently evaluate sustainability challenges in specific industries, showcasing the ability to assess, compare, and contrast relevant information.
Entry Requirements
While no pre-requisites are needed to enroll in the course, participants with relevant professional experience and/or background may stand a higher chance for admission consideration. This course is suitable for:
- Sustainability managers and managers who aspire to act as Change Agents and point of contact for sustainability-related matters, both internally and externally, identifying issues and suggesting solutions from a holistic perspective and acknowledging that the social, legal, and economic aspects of issues are as important as those relating to science and technology.
- Managers and aspiring managers who undertake sustainability reporting and participate in ESG rating exercises and assist in coordinating sustainability effort and projects across business units (BUs).
- Consultants and aspiring consultants who are interested in pursuing a career in sustainability.
- Engineering & Technology Managers, and R&D Managers who want to broaden their understanding of strategies.