Fundamentals of Sustainability
ESG skills and strategies for public officers
Overview
A robust understanding of sustainability policies and development is mission-critical for the government today in the realisation of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Responding to climate change and driving sustainable economic growth is a multifaceted challenge.
Led by two well-established and experienced sustainability advisors – Jessica Cheam and Junice Yeo – Fundamentals of Sustainability (FSP) is designed to equip government employees with the knowledge and understanding of basic sustainability and ESG concepts needed to advance Singapore’s sustainability agenda, including net zero emissions, circularity, materiality, sustainability reporting and strategy, managing sustainability risks and opportunities, and ESG management.
Since its launch in late-2023, FSP has trained over 800 government employees, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable development and key policy trends from a regional and Singapore-specific lens. The curriculum delves into critical industry sectors, focusing on Singapore’s Green Plan and national strategy for sustainability capacity-building. Participants engage in interactive group activities that reference real Asian case studies, allowing them to apply their learning to practical scenarios and develop collaborative solutions.
Key Learning Outcomes
1. Understand global sustainability developments and ESG (environment, social, governance) trends and evaluate their impact on Singapore’s policy landscape
2. Understand key sustainability and ESG concepts across the environmental, social, and economic dimensions and how they impact different industries and stakeholders
3. Integrate ESG principles and considerations into decision-making processes, understanding the overarching interdependencies between different agencies and stakeholders
4. Assess the core policy drivers and concepts underpinning Singapore’s national strategy, emphasising inter-agency collaboration and policy coherence in advancing sustainability goals
Course Structure and Schedule
Learning Structure
Five core modules
Duration
1.5 days
Format
- In-person classroom
- Live virtual training
- Flipped classroom – self-paced e-learning + in-class case study-based discussions
Fees (excl. GST)
In-person classroom: S$1,200 (discounted: S$950) per person
Live virtual training: S$950 (discounted: S$650) per person
For a limited time only: Discounts available for Singapore public officers
(Please enquire us on training content and course fees separately for flipped classroom solutions)
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| Month | Format | Dates (1.5-day course) |
|---|---|---|
| September | Fully virtual | September 18–19, 2025 |
| December | In-person | December 2–3, 2025 |
Core Modules
Module 1
The fundamentals of sustainable development in Singapore’s context
- Understand core sustainability principles, global trends, and their impact on Singapore’s policies, including the Sustainable Development Goals and international climate agreements.
- Understand the principles of circularity and gain practical tools to integrate them into government strategies.
Module 2
Transitioning to a low-carbon economy
- Understand greenhouse gas emissions, Singapore’s net-zero targets, and the interconnectedness of industries.
- Learn how to foster sustainable economic growth through sustainable investments and policy infrastructure.
Module 3
Climate finance and the energy transition
- An introduction to sustainability reporting frameworks and financing the climate transition.
- Learn about the mechanisms of the global carbon markets and how they can be used to drive emissions reductions and achieve national climate goals.
Module 4
Driving social sustainability
- Understand the potential social trade-offs of the green transformation and how to build inclusive policies.
- Gain exposure ongoing policies that factor in socio-economic and inclusive growth.
Module 5
Singapore’s sustainability transformation
- Analyse Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 and explore interagency collaboration to drive effective implementation.
- Gain insights into emerging sustainability solutions and explore how to foster the development and adoption of them.
Hear From Our Past Participants
Insightful, engaging, clear and captivating delivery! Junice made understanding sustainability and ESG concepts accessible and demonstrated how it can be highly relevant to our daily work. I am excited to bring these learnings back to my role and look forward to helping companies implement sustainable practices within their operations (and ours too!).”
Regional Director, Enterprise Singapore
“A very comprehensive course covering the fundamentals of ESG latest regional/international developments mixed with fantastic pedagogy of quizzes to test our learning, useful templates of measuring/tracking ESG and current case studies.”
Director, Financial Services
“Excellent course! The Fundamentals of Sustainable Practices course provided a comprehensive introduction to sustainability principles, frameworks, and best practices. The instructors’ expertise and real-world examples made the content engaging and relatable.”
Officer, Enterprise Singapore
