Overview
Designed especially for business owners, senior management and executives of SMEs and corporations in Singapore, this course is intended to help participants acquire a better understanding and appreciation of sustainability-related risks, impacts and the importance of integrating sustainability into the organisation. Upon the completion of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to undertake the sustainability transformation of their organisations.
Course Description & Learning Outcomes
This 2-day course comprises of 3 modules covering topics and issues such as global trends, physical and transitional risks, resource resilience, materiality assessment, understanding ESG factors, carbon emissions reduction, reporting and disclosures, amongst others.
Module 1
Core Concepts for Organisational Sustainability
Impart knowledge of basic sustainability concepts
Build a sense of awareness and appreciation of sustainability and relate it to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations for businesses
Module 2
Managing Risks for Resilience
Impart an understanding of sustainability and ESG risks and the business, economic and financial impact
Help learners to deal with ESG challenges with tools and processes to identify and map critical issues and define and hone their ability to develop some basic strategies and actions in responding to sustainability and ESG risks
Module 3
Strategies and Actions for Sustainability Excellence
Help learners define social, economic and environmental issues critical to their organisation
Develop mitigation strategies and actions that are appropriate and relevant to the organisation
Build resource resilience and conceive circularity principles and practices where relevant
Understand and build a robust sustainability profile that can form a business case to tap on Sustainable/Green Finance
Schedule
Date: 13 Aug 2025, Wednesday
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: City Square Mall, 208539
Date: 14 Aug 2025, Thursday
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: City Square Mall, 208539
Date: 23 Oct 2025, Thursday
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: City Square Mall, 208539
Date: 24 Oct 2025, Friday
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: City Square Mall, 208539
Date: 16 Dec 2025, Tuesday
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: City Square Mall, 208539
Date: 18 Dec 2025, Thursday
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: City Square Mall, 208539
Agenda
| Day/Time | Agenda Activity/Description |
|---|---|
| [Day 1] 9:00am - 1:00pm | Module 1: Core Concepts for Organisational Sustainability |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Lunch |
| 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Module 2: Managing Risks for Resilience |
| [Day 2] 9:00am - 1:00pm | Module 3: Strategies and Actions for Sustainability Excellence |
| 12:00 noon - 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Self-Assessment Toolkit and Eco Certifications |
| 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Cross sharing of Enterprise SG programme |
| 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Guest Speaker 1 |
| 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Guest Speaker 2 |
| 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Sustainability Eco Walk @City Square Mall |
| 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Issuing of Certificates End of Session |
Pricing
Skills Covered
PROFICIENCY LEVEL GUIDE
Beginner: Introduce the subject matter without the need to have any prerequisites.
Proficient: Requires learners to have prior knowledge of the subject.
Expert: Involves advanced and more complex understanding of the subject.
- Performance Management (Proficiency level: Beginner)
- Stakeholder Management (Proficiency level: Beginner)
- Talent Development (Proficiency level: Beginner)
Speakers
Trainer's Profile:
John S. Hamalian, Trainer - Facilitator - Coach, Singapore Environment Council
John has over 20 years of experience at General Motors, Dell and his own business, practicing, training and coaching Innovation, Management, Sustainability, Change and Transformation. He has been actively engaged in the Sustainable Development and ESG movements for over a decade: lecturing, writing and training on the topics; promoting the integration of sustainability into regular business management practices; and achieving professional competency in key areas such as Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainable Business Strategy and ISO-26000, including earning a Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism.
Trainer's Profile:
John Tan Wei Hang, Trainer - Facilitator - Coach, Singapore Environment Council
John holds a Master degree in Safety, Health, and Environmental Technology from the National University of Singapore. With over 16 years of experience in various sectors, including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and construction, he has a strong foundation in safety and environmental management. In his consultancy profession, he has not only provided training but also successfully helped numerous companies obtain accreditation for various management systems, including risk management, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. John is committed to sustainability by actively engaging in educating both individuals and organizations on the principles and practices of sustainability to better address environmental, social, and economic challenges, aligning with the growing importance of sustainability in various industries.
