Sustainability reporting is the practice of publicly disclosing a company’s social, environmental, and economic performance. This reporting is also known as corporate sustainability reporting, corporate social responsibility reporting, or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting.
A sustainability report usually involves non-financial reporting, including aspects such as customer service and climate change, and how they affect value creation. This cumulates into a non-financial reporting directive (NFRD) that helps stakeholders holistically evaluate the company’s performance.
Sustainability reporting is becoming increasingly important as companies are held to higher standards of accountability and transparency, and stakeholders (such as investors, customers, employees, and regulators) demand more information about a company’s sustainability practices.
The reporting provides an opportunity for companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and showcase their efforts to address social and environmental issues. For instance, since 2023, the European Union (EU) legislation on Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has taken effect, which demonstrates a need for businesses to keep up with effective sustainability reporting.
Sustainability reports typically include information on a company’s environmental impact, social impact, governance practices, and sustainability initiatives. The reports often contain data and metrics, such as carbon emissions, water usage, waste reduction, employee diversity, and community engagement. For example, sustainability metrics like the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) score assesses a company’s environmental impact. Many organizations use established frameworks, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) or the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), to guide their sustainability reporting. These frameworks provide guidelines and standards for reporting on specific sustainability issues, which can help companies structure their reporting and provide consistency in reporting across industries.
Global ESG Strategist | Certified Lead Auditor | Sustainable Finance Specialist | Founder, REGENCAPITOL
Dr. Shana Yong is an award-winning sustainability leader with over 15 years of global experience driving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) transformation across finance, technology, and infrastructure. Holding a Ph.D. in Business (Sustainability), a Master of Business Administration (Marketing), and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Management , she bridges the worlds of sustainable innovation and strategic growth.
Dr. Shana currently advises international institutions as Director of Sustainability and Global Sustainability Leader at the UK-based Center of Security Research and Studies, where she leads ESG intelligence, climate risk governance, and sustainable finance advisory for top-tier financial entities. She is also a lead ESG consultant to the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), steering green infrastructure investment models for ASEAN cities
She is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), adding a unique lens of financial discipline to ESG integration, impact investment, and sustainable portfolio management. In addition, she is a certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor and ISO 14064 Carbon Practitioner, delivering internationally accredited ESG training and advisory for regulators, corporations, and family offices. Her work with Universiti Putra Malaysia and Carbon Registry Thailand further underscores her commitment to biodiversity-linked carbon credits and climate resilience across ASEAN.
Such reporting is important for several reasons
Sustainability reporting helps hold companies accountable for their social, environmental, and economic impact. By publicly disclosing their sustainability performance, companies can be held accountable by stakeholders such as investors, customers, employees, and regulators.
Sustainability reporting can enhance a company’s reputation by demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. This can help attract and retain customers, employees, and investors who value sustainability.
Sustainability reporting provides transparency about a company’s sustainability practices, allowing stakeholders to make informed decisions about whether to support the company or not.
Risk management: Sustainability reporting can help companies identify and manage sustainability-related risks such as climate change, resource scarcity, and social issues. By identifying and addressing these risks, companies can become more resilient and better prepared for future challenges.
Sustainability reporting can encourage companies to innovate and develop new products and services that are more sustainable and environmentally friendly. This can lead to new business opportunities and a competitive advantage.
Overall, sustainability reporting is important because it allows companies to communicate their sustainability performance to stakeholders, enhance their reputation, manage risks, and drive innovation. This can help companies create long-term value and contribute to a more sustainable future.
The course is ideal for senior executives and professionals who are involved preparing, and supporting the preparation of, sustainability reports including:
This course is also for:
Reporting promotes the refining of business processes, improve green financing and enhance communication to external and internal stakeholders.
This 2-day course is also highly relevant to companies that are considering reporting, within the Annual Report, or as a separate standalone Sustainability Report. During the course we share case study examples, both local and global, and provide guidance on how to implement the guidelines in practice. Our training is based on our depth of hands-on expertise in producing award-winning sustainability reports. There are no *pre-requisites for professionals who would like to pursue this course
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
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| Singaporeans Aged Below 40 & PRs | Singaporeans Aged 40 & Above | |
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| S$3,300.00 | S$1,650.00 | S$990.00 |
| GST(S$) S$297.00 | S$1,947.00 including GST | S$1,287.00 including GST |
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| 12-13 March 2026 Registration Closed | 9.00am to 5.00pm two days. | Synchronous E-learning (Zoom) |
| 25-26 March 2026 Registration Closed | 9.00am to 5.00pm two days. | Synchronous E-learning (Zoom) |
| 20-21 April 2026 Registration Closed | 9.00am to 5.00pm two days. | Synchronous E-learning (Zoom) |
| 22-23 April 2026 Registration Closed | 9.00am to 5.00pm two days. | Synchronous E-learning (Zoom) |
| 4-5 May 2026 Registration Closed | 9.00am to 5.00pm two days. | Synchronous E-learning (Zoom) |
| 21-22 May 2026 Registration Closed | 9.00am to 5.00pm two days. | Synchronous E-learning (Zoom) |
| 15-16 Jun 2026 | 9.00am to 5.00pm two days. | Synchronous E-learning (Zoom) |
| 17-18 Jun 2026 | 9.00am to 5.00pm two days. | Synchronous E-learning (Zoom) |
About IBF Certification
This course addresses the following Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) and proficiency level: Sustainability Reporting (Proficiency Level 3) Participants are encouraged to access the IBF MySkills Portfolio (https://www.ibf.org.sg/home/for-individuals/resource-tools/myskills-portfolio) to track their training progress and skills acquisition against the Skills Framework for Financial Services.
You can apply for IBF Certification after fulfilling the required number of Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) for the selected job role. Find out more about IBF certification and the application process on https://www.ibf.org.sg/home/for-individuals/ ibfcertification/why-be-ibf-certified
The IBF Standards Training Scheme (“IBF-STS”) provides funding for training and assessment courses accredited under the Skills Framework for Financial Services.
This scheme is available for both self-sponsored and company-sponsored individuals.
Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents, physically based in Singapore; and successfully completed IBF-STS accredited course (including passing all relevant assessments and examinations)
Singapore-based Financial Institutions regulated by MAS (licensed or exempt from licensing by MAS) FinTech firms certified by Singapore FinTech Association (SFA)
The IBF Standards Training Scheme (“IBF-STS”) provides funding for training and assessment programmes accredited under the Skills Framework for Financial Services. For more information on the funding support, please visit:
https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/ Pages/IBF-STS.aspx
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