Sustainability Reporting and Analysis (Classroom & Synchronous e-Learning)
About This Course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of sustainability accounting and its role in supporting sustainability goals in business. We will explore the theoretical foundations and practical issues of reporting on corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Key topics include regulatory requirements, sustainability reporting standards, measurement issues, and materiality and impact assessments. We will also examine how to integrate information from sustainability disclosures into the financial analysis of a company. This course will be helpful for future managers and investors who want to gain up-to-date knowledge and a practical understanding of sustainability accounting and its applications in business.
In summary, learners will have a better grasp of environmental and sustainability management issues for business. They will have better tools and measures for financial and data analysis on sustainability in businesses. When applied well, they can improve the quality assurance and auditability of their company's sustainability reporting.
Preclusion: For NUS students undertaking this course THEN must not read BMA5337 - Sustainability Reporting and Analysis OR BMA5337A Topics in Sustainability Reporting and Analysis.
What You'll Learn
• Evaluate the purpose and context of sustainability accounting and its role in supporting sustainability goals in business
• Identify material sustainability issues impacting a business
• Analyze current practices and developments in sustainability reporting frameworks and standards
• Assess the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance using sustainability reports
• Measure and report on key metrics such as greenhouse gas emissions and human resources
• Integrate ESG analysis into the financial and valuation analysis of a company
Entry Requirements
Course Preclusion: IF undertaking this course THEN must not read BMA5337 - Sustainability Reporting and Analysis OR BMA5337A Topics in Sustainability Reporting and Analysis.