Role and Purpose of the Sustainability Manager (Synchronous E-Learning)
About This Course
A sustainability manager, officer, or director is someone who is enthusiastic about developing and implementing sustainability projects inside a business. They blend their understanding of the organization with their understanding of effective environmentally friendly and compliant business policies.
To achieve long-term profitability, the sustainability manager must always be aware of and adhere to the firm's needs. This could lead to significant changes in the way the company is run. They must constantly assess their firm's environmental effect in order to make judgments on the improvements that are required for the environment's health and the firm's growth.
Upon completion of this two days course, you will be equipped with practical sustainability initiatives in the built environment; integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations to promote sustainable development and enhance the long-term value of built assets. Join us today to take the first step towards a more sustainable future!
What You'll Learn
• Articulate the key drivers and trends affecting the built environment and how these relate to the concepts of sustainable development
• Analyze the roles and responsibilities of a sustainability manager in the built environment
• Acquire insights into SDG 17 goals and how they relate to the built environment
• Reflect critically the role of a sustainability manager in promoting the goals of SDG 11
• Understand what is meant by the triple bottom line for businesses in relation to sustainability
• Identify the key environmental, social, and economic challenges facing sustainability managers in the built environment.
• Recognize the principles of circularity and their application to the built environment
• Develop a sustainability transformation plan for the built environment
Entry Requirements
Open to all unemployed or employed Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are looking for training opportunities to transit to a new sector or job role. Applicants must be committed to completing training and passing assessments.
Applicants should:
- Possess a positive attitude and apply the new skill they have gained back in their workplace
- Have at least 3 years of working experience in relevant roles
- Have obtained a diploma and above academic qualification
- Be able to operate a computer or laptop to perform basic tasks
- Applicants who do not meet these recommended requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis