Get ESG Reporting-Ready for SMEs
About This Course
In today's business environment, Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) must develop competencies in sustainability strategy, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting, climate-related disclosures, and stakeholder engagement. Understanding global frameworks such as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) is increasingly vital. The ability to assess material Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) topics, track emissions, and communicate sustainability performance effectively is essential for long-term resilience and competitiveness.
This blended 1.5-day session equips Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with foundational and emerging knowledge in sustainability and Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) reporting. Participants begin with 4 hours of self-paced e-learning covering foundations on sustainability and Environment, Social & Governance (ESG). A full-day physical session follows, offering practical guidance on preparing a sustainability report—from identifying material topics and mapping data to drafting key report sections.
What You'll Learn
• Recognize the importance of sustainability reporting for Small Medium Enterprises (SME) growth, resilience, and stakeholder engagement.
• Understand ESG principles and reporting frameworks such as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
• Identify material ESG issues relevant to their business.
• Apply basic components of a sustainability report, including executive summary, organizational profile, materiality assessment, performance indicators, stakeholder engagement, and future plans.
Entry Requirements
This course is targeted at:
- Sustainability and ESG Coordinators
- Compliance and Risk Officers
- Corporate Communications and Strategy Executives
- General Managers and Operations Leads
- SME Business Owners and Founders
- Anyone with an interest in ESG (Environmental Social & Governance)
While there are no pre-requisites for the course, participants should have listening, reading, speaking & writing proficiency in the English along with the know-how of using Microsoft applications and the Internet.