Carbon accounting is critical to understand, manage and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. By measuring and tracking greenhouse gas emissions and understanding their impact on climate change, carbon accounting helps businesses set targets and track progress in their sustainability goals for the management of their environmental impact, compliance with regulations, assessment of risk factors, and promotion of sustainable practices throughout their operations and supply chains. This provides the opportunity for businesses to gain competitive advantage by aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change while enhances the reputation and long-term viability of their businesses.
This course focuses on the fundamental concepts and applications of carbon accounting, which are essential components of effective sustainability management and sustainability investing.
This course qualifies as part of a three-course requirement for the award of a NUS Professional Certificate in Managing Sustainability. The other two courses of the requirement for the certificate are Sustainable Project Financing and Sustainability Reporting and Governance.
TOPIC COVERAGE
- Fundamental concepts and applications of carbon accounting for measurement and reporting on environment impact.
- Frameworks and standards for measurement and reporting on environmental impact, such as Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the IFRS Sustainability-related Disclosures Standard.
- Legal and regulatory frameworks related to carbon accounting, including mandatory reporting requirements and voluntary disclosure initiatives.
- Comprehensive carbon footprint analysis for a business, including the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions and the identification of reduction strategies.
- Analysis and evaluation of case studies and real-world examples of carbon accounting practices and assessment of challenges and limitations of these practices.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This course is relevant for professionals who are driving sustainability transformation for their organizations or are looking to upskill and accelerate their career in the sustainability space. These typically include Chief Sustainability Officers, business and organizational leaders, product & project managers, sustainability professionals, public policy makers, and consultants.
In addition, as Carbon Accounting is increasingly incorporated in mainstream financial and investment practices, this course will be useful for audit and compliance officers, financial accountants, carbon accountants, financial analysts, business analysts, risk management officers, relationship managers, loan officers and financial accountants. Our participants will learn essential concepts and tools to become better equipped in helping their companies identify the core areas to focus their efforts on in their sustainability journeys.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Basic understanding of financial concepts, as well as how companies operate within a competitive environment.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Participants are strongly advised to apply at least 1 month in advance. Applications received after the deadline will be considered based on space availability.
- Participants who attend all classes and pass assessment of the course will be awarded a Certificate.
COURSE FORMAT
Classroom (In-person)
COURSE INTAKE
27 - 28 June 2024
COURSE DURATION
2 days, 9am to 5.30pm
SKILLSFUTURE CODE
TGS-2023022214
FOR MORE ENQUIRIES:
contact us @ sgfin_education@nus.edu.sg
FEES & FUNDING
- This course is eligible for subsidies under SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
- Singaporeans and PRs can enjoy up to 90% subsidies.
- Singapore Citizens or PRs eligible for SSG grant must attain at least 75% training attendance and passed all prescribed assessments
| Self-Sponsored | SME (ETSS Scheme) Company-Sponsored | Non-SME Company-Sponsored | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Fees | S$2,071.00 | S$2,071.00 | S$2,071.00 |
| Singapore Citizens & PRs aged 21 years and above | S$621.30 | S$241.30 | S$621.30 |
| Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above | S$241.30 | S$241.30 | S$241.30 |
COURSE INSTRUCTOR
NUS Business School, Department of Accounting
Sa-Pyung Sean Shin is a Senior Lecturer of Accounting at the National University of Singapore. Dr. Shin holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and Management from Harvard Business School, a Master I degree in Economics from Toulouse School of Economics in France, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics with a minor in Accounting from UCLA.
In addition, Dr. Shin possesses the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential from the IFRS Foundation. His primary research interests lie in the areas of corporate governance and sustainability accounting.
Further, Dr. Shin is an active member of the IFRS FSA City Group Singapore, enriching his expertise and contributing to the ongoing discussions in sustainability accounting. Prior to joining NUS in 2021, he served as an Assistant Professor at Singapore Management University, where he taught courses on corporate reporting and financial analysis.