Overview
The government and customers are beginning to expect more from businesses than just the chase of profits. Businesses must increasingly respond to the expectations of their stakeholders, including customers, investors, the community, society, and the environment, about their efforts to be sustainable.
Understand how Environment, Social and Gvoernance (ESG) affects a company and the opportunities it presents in order to be a change catalyst. Discover the changes that must be made and how to close the sustainability gap.
Learn sought-after leadership techniques for sustainability that can help you manage climate risk, promote ESG integration, and provide long-term value for your shareholders and society.
You must comprehend the legal framework, political instruments, global agreements, and business’s role in establishing a zero-carbon economy. Organisations are also embracing and integrating sustainability into their operations to be in line with the Singapore Exchange’s ‘comply or explain’ ruling, or mitigate the impact of the upcoming carbon tax. You will also develop the competency to recommend ways in which a corporation’s governance can embed sustainability.
Preparing Professionals and Businesses for a Sustainable Future
Globally, businesses are recognising the opportunities and benefits of adopting corporate sustainability. The emerging green sector is poised for growth in years to come and is increasingly being regarded as a sector with job opportunities in areas such as renewable energy. To take on jobs in this sector, it is important that its workers be equipped with the relevant skills. Equip yourself with the right skills to take advantage of career opportunities in the green sector.
Career Opportunities
Jobs in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sector surged 257% in Singapore over the previous three years, from April 2019 to April 2022, as corporations and organisations prioritise addressing climate change (Indeed Singapore).
According to a statement from the international employment portal Indeed, the biggest spike in demand happened between April 2021 and April 2022, when job posts increased by 95% as opposed to the previous year’s 75% growth. The increase in job openings partly correlated with the February 2021 release of Singapore’s Green Plan, which details the steps to make the economy more sustainable, invest in clean energy, and increase the number of environmentally conscious careers.
Thriving career opportunities include:
Who Should Attend?
Why Choose Aventis Graduate School?
Gain access to an outstanding education built on Aventis’ 15 years of exceptional global reputation in graduate education. Attend a business sustainability course and earn a qualification from a graduate school that you can trust and respect.
Aventis Graduate School is member of the GRI Community, a global community jointly advancing sustainability reporting Be at the forefront as a sustainability reporting consultant where you can gain access to year-round program of in-depth learning and knowledge-sharing on sustainability reporting topics and trends. Engage with a global network of sustainability practitioners and more.
As an academic institution of higher learning, Aventis Graduate School is deeply committed to the development of current and future senior managers and committed to implementing the Principles for Responsible Management Education starting with those that are more relevant to our capacities and mission to provide future leaders with the skills needed to balance economic and sustainability goals. Our educational programs, research initiatives, and community engagement activities align closely with the United Nations Global Compact agenda, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Aventis is one of only 4 Business Schools in Singapore that is a member of the Executive MBA Council, the World’s Leading Body that champions advancement in MBA. Other members include the National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Management University (SMU), and Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Aventis is one of only 8 Business Schools in Singapore that is part of the AACSB International Business Education Alliance. Other members include Singapore University of Social Science (SUSS), National University of Singapore (NUS), and Singapore Management University (SMU)
Programme Structure
This programme comprises 4 modules, which will help you stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape by learning how to implement integrated sustainability strategies in your business. In this programme, you will learn industry best practices as case studies and benchmarks. This is a 100% coursework-based programme.
Programme Delivery
The classes would be held in 4 weekend blocks of 2 full-day classes.
What Will You Learn?
- Gain a deep understanding of the opportunities of business sustainability strategies, and how to implement best practices.
- Investigate sustainability-related problems, trade-offs, and tactics as you develop the ability to lead sustainable business efforts.
- Acquire skills and competencies to leverage technologies to solve sustainability issues and drive solutions.
- Learn to navigate the conflicts that exist between following the law and enhancing business performance.
- Learn the skills necessary to handle the complex sustainability issues that organisations are currently experiencing.
- Create a successful ESG strategy to carry out sustainability projects and include others in the creation of sustainable business practices.
- Acquire essential frameworks, models, and tools to make informed decisions about how to pursue sustainability as a foundation for your competitive strategy and advantage.
- Gain the skills and competency to effectively develop, execute, measure, assess, report, and communicate on corporate sustainability in your organisation.
Admission Criteria
In a peer and cohort learning setting, participants are expected to take part in the class’ learning experiences. You will be evaluated based on your background, managerial abilities, potential, and aptitude.
Language Proficiency
GCE O Level English C6 and above / Minimum IELTS 5.5 / PTEA 45 / WPLN level 5 in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing / Pass Aventis English Proficiency Test.
Awards
You will receive a Graduate Diploma in Business Sustainability & Environment, Social And Governance (ESG) from Aventis Graduate School, which is accredited by Skillsfuture Singapore, after completing the programme.
Academic Journey
Upon completion of the ESG Diploma, you can apply for our suite of MBA and Specialised Master’s Degrees, and other Business Sustainability courses.
Fees
Our Graduate Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Diploma is one of the most affordable in Singapore. Download our brochure for more information about our available grants.
Success Stories
Alumni, 2017