Sustainability Reporting: A Practical Guide and Toolkit for Small and Medium Enterprises
About this course
Course objectives
In today’s global landscape, with emerging regulatory requirements, sustainability has become a pivotal element for long-term success. Consumers, investors, and regulators are increasingly demanding transparency in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. One of the common challenges faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is in adoption of sustainable practices and effectively communicating their efforts.This course is designed to provide SMEs with essential knowledge and a practical toolkit to initiate and manage the complexities of sustainability reporting.
Course description
Key sustainability drivers who complete this course will be able to: 1. Illustrate the importance of sustainability reporting for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by explaining its role in driving stakeholder engagement and risk management. 2. Develop transparent and effective reporting using key sustainability standards and frameworks. 3. Prepare greenhouse gas emission reporting and calculations by applying the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. 4. Prepare a sustainability report using a practical toolkit. 5. Examine how various businesses implement sustainability standards and frameworks using business case studies.
Trainer Profile
Neo Wei Xin, Lecturer
Wei Xin is a chartered accountant with an extensive experience in the financial reporting industry, with 10 years' experience in external audit. She is currently a lecturer for higher education and lifelong learning professionals, committed to championing sustainability reporting. Wei Xin holds a BBA in Accountancy.
Hong Tin Wei, Director of ESG and Sustainability Leader at Grant Thornton Singapore
Tin Wei began his career in 2004 with an integrated oil & gas company. Over the years, Tin Wei has gained extensive experience in ESG advisory and business development, especially within heavy industry and commodity sectors. He frequently advises clients on ESG Product/Service vs Market fit and are deeply involved in crafting Go-to-Market strategies. Tin Wei has assisted numerous industrial clients and financial investors in navigating highly polluting sectors like shipping, shipbuilding, and manufacturing. He has also spearheaded global greenfield commercial activities, including in Latin America. In 2018, Tin Wei founded an ESG data analytics company offering predictive analytics and fuel efficiency insights for various industrial applications. Since 2014, he has held leadership roles at a prominent logistics company, integrating ESG considerations into operations and commercializing incubated services.