Introduction
As businesses increasingly recognize the importance of environmental and social governance (ESG) factors, there is a growing need for finance professionals who can effectively quantify and report sustainability initiatives within the corporate framework. This course is designed to equip finance and accounting experts with the expertise to integrate sustainability into financial reporting and decision making. Participants will look closely into the concepts and practices of sustainability accounting, exploring how environmental and social governance (ESG) factors can be quantified and reported.
Course Outline
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
- Module 5
- Course Objectives
- Target Audience
Sustainability Accounting
- Sustainability and sustainable development.
- The role of accounting in sustainability.
- Key concepts and accounting frameworks.
- Global challenges of sustainability accounting.
- The triple bottom line approach: People, Planet, Profit.
Measuring Sustainability Performance
- Indicators and metrics used in sustainability accounting.
- Techniques for environmental impact assessment.
- Water usage and waste management accounting.
- Social impact measurement.
- Challenges in sustainability measurement.
Reporting & Compliance
- Reporting standards and requirements.
- sustainability reports components.
- Ensuring compliance with sustainability standards.
- Integrating financial and non-financial reporting.
- Best practices in transparency and disclosure.
Financial Analysis & Valuation
- Incorporating ESG factors into financial analysis.
- The impact of sustainability on corporate valuation.
- Risk management in the context of sustainability.
- Sustainable investment strategies.
- Future of finance in the age of sustainability.
Sustainability Accounting Practices
- Key metrics in SASB standards.
- Materiality in SASB standards.
- Industry-specific standards in SASB.
- Developing SASB compliant reports.
- Trends and innovations in SASB reporting.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explore the principles of sustainability accounting and its importance in today’s business.
- Explore the frameworks and standards for sustainability reporting.
- Learn how to measure and report on sustainability indicators.
- Analyze the impact of sustainability practices on financial performance and valuation.
- Ensure sustainability reports comply with global guidelines and attract sustainable investment.
- Explore the future trends in sustainability accounting.
This course is ideal for
- CFOs
- Finance executives.
- Accountants & financial analysts.
- Sustainability consultants.
- Corporate social responsibility officers.
- Environmental auditors.
- Regulatory compliance officers.
- Investors & financial advisors.
Course Schedule & Fees
- Kuala Lumpur
- Singapore
- Amsterdam
- Online
- Course Fees
This course will take place in Kuala Lumpur on the following dates:
| 26/05/2025 | 09/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | 07/07/2025 |
| 21/07/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 18/08/2025 | 01/09/2025 |
| 15/09/2025 | 29/09/2025 | 13/10/2025 | 27/10/2025 |
| 10/11/2025 | 24/11/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 22/12/2025 |
| 05/01/2026 | 19/01/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 16/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Singapore on the following dates:
| 19/05/2025 | 09/06/2025 | 30/06/2025 | 21/07/2025 |
| 11/08/2025 | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | 13/10/2025 |
| 03/11/2025 | 15/12/2025 | 05/01/2026 | 26/01/2026 |
| 16/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Amsterdam on the following dates:
| 26/05/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 07/07/2025 | 28/07/2025 |
| 18/08/2025 | 08/09/2025 | 29/09/2025 | 20/10/2025 |
| 10/11/2025 | 01/12/2025 | 22/12/2025 | 12/01/2026 |
| 02/02/2026 | 23/02/2026 |
This course will take place Online the following dates:
| 20/05/2025 | 17/06/2025 | 15/07/2025 | 12/08/2025 |
| 09/09/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 04/11/2025 | 02/12/2025 |
| 30/12/2025 | 27/01/2026 | 24/02/2026 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Singapore | Amsterdam | Online |
| USD$ 3,580 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 1,920 |
