Introduction
Sustainable finance integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into business and investment decisions for sustainable outcomes for society at large, such as mitigating and adapting to the adverse effects of climate change, building
inclusive communities, and supporting the adoption of international human rights and labour best practices. With Singapore looking to position itself as the green finance hub in the region, sustainable finance has been growing in prominence within
the business community.
Make an Impact on your Organisation with Sustainable Finance
Designed to impart ready-to-apply knowledge and expertise to support and accelerate the growth of Singapore’s sustainable finance ecosystem by looking both from the issuer and investor perspectives, the 5-day certificate course designed and delivered in partnership with UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS), a leading voice in the area of corporate sustainability, will assist business leaders and managers in understanding how sustainable finance and responsible investment strategies can help accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and further impact their business and industry.
About Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS)
Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) is the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact. As the leading voice on corporate sustainability, GCNS drives multi-stakeholder
action to forge a more sustainable future, founded on the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals. Through various platforms and partnerships, GCNS advances the stewardship of sustainable business
practices and Singapore’s national plan of becoming a regional sustainable business hub.
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- Build strong foundations in the area of business sustainability and the ESG mindset
- Master tools and methodologies of sustainable finance, which is becoming more mainstream within the business community and a key enabler to scaling corporate sustainability
- Apply knowledge and expertise to support and accelerate the growth of the sustainable finance sector, both from the issuer and investor perspectives, and introduce sustainability principles and frameworks relating to sustainable finance reporting and assessment
Our Certificate Programme in Sustainable Finance is a 5-day certificate course which consists of 3 modules:
- Module I: Foundations and Overview (Day 1)
- Overview of Sustainable Finance
- Essential concepts and issues in sustainability: E (Environment), S (Social), G (Governance)
- Module II: Methodologies (Day 2 - 4)
- Sustainable Capital Markets: International Frameworks, Regulations, Policies and Taxonomies
- Sustainable debt markets
- Sustainable equity markets
- ESG Metrics & Management
- Carbon Trading and Policies
- Module III: Applications (Day 4 - 5)
- ESG / Impact reporting and communication
- ESG / Sustainable Investing
- Greenwashing
- Conclusion: Addressing challenges and potential solutions