About Course
Sustainability has increasing mandates across all industries and professions and at the national level.
Starting in April 2025, all listed companies on the Singapore Exchange will have to make climate disclosures, and this will also apply to large non-listed companies. As a result, there will be a ripple effect across associated companies, professions, and supply chains.
This module introduces the fundamental concepts, methodologies, and frameworks of carbon accounting, with a focus on its application to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics. It aims to equip learners with the skills to quantify and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with global standards such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
By integrating local and global perspectives, the module covers carbon accounting in industries like energy, transportation, and healthcare while critically examining its role in ESG reporting.
This module is part of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Principles and Practices (GCert in Sust PP) and supports the Chartered Engineer (SG) in Sustainability Sector Certification Programme by IES. It is mapped to IES CEng (Sustainability) Module – CM2: Carbon Accounting.
Skills you’ll gain
Sustainability
Business Management
Who Should Attend
Learners who are seeking to enhance their expertise in environmental sustainability across diverse industry sectors, including sustainability officers, policymakers, managers, and business owners.
Prerequisites
- For learners who are not pursuing Engineering Sustainability Chartership:
- A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
- For learners who are pursuing the Chartered Engineer (SG) in Sustainability Sector Certification Programme (CEng (Sustainability)) by IES:
- Washington Accord Degree or equivalent academic programme recognized by Professional Engineers Board (PEB)
- Minimum 4 years of working experience (in any field) as Engineer
- Learners should review the pre-requisites and register directly with IES Chartered Engineering Board for the CEng (Sustainability) certification. For more information, please visit IES Chartered Engineering Board website: https://cebsg.org/chartered-engineer-sg-in-sustainability-sector-certification-programme-2/
Learning Outcomes
Foundations of Carbon Accounting
- Understand the principles and definitions of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventories and scopes of emissions
- Understand the standards and protocols of GHG and ISO 14064
- Learn about carbon offsets, renewable energy credits, and their implications
Carbon Accounting in ESG
- Explore the integration of ESG metrics into sustainability reporting
- Explore frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
- Examine the role of carbon accounting in achieving net-zero goals
- Learn how to prepare a GHG Inventory
Tools and Techniques
- Utilise carbon footprint calculators and conduct lifecycle assessments (LCA)
- Explore technology applications such as AI, IoT, and blockchain in emissions tracking
Policy and Regulatory Contexts
- Examine Singapore’s carbon tax and sustainability frameworks (e.g., Green Plan 2030)
- Analyse global initiatives such as the EU ETS, Paris Agreement targets, and SEC climate disclosures
Case Studies – Analyse local and global carbon accounting initiatives
- In Singapore context:
- Analyse the integration of carbon accounting in ESG reporting
- Examine the use of digital platforms for emissions tracking
- In global context:
- Explore internal carbon fee and decarbonisation strategy
- Assess lifecycle emissions accounting in product manufacturing
- Evaluate Scope 3 emissions disclosure and carbon offset strategies in energy transition efforts
Upon completion of this module, learners are able to:
- Explain the principles and methodologies of carbon accounting, including Scopes 1, 2, and 3
emissions - Analyse the integration of carbon accounting into ESG reporting frameworks
- Evaluate the efficacy of carbon reduction strategies in organisational contexts
- Apply carbon accounting tools to measure and report emissions for various industries
- Identify from case studies, best practices and challenges in carbon accounting
implementation
Teaching Team
Loh Chin Moi
Assistant Professor, Business, Communication and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Hu Chengcheng
Assistant Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Course Details
Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 3, 10 & 17 Oct 2025 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the module; and
- Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment (worth 3 credits) during the module, which can be stacked towards the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Principles and Practices
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Assessment Plan
Learners will have to complete a project assignment.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$3,597.00
| Funding Category | Eligible Funding | Course Fees Payable After Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | 70% | S$1,079.10 |
| Singapore Citizen (Above 40) Funded under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) | 90% | S$419.10 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | 70% | S$1,079.10 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | Not Eligible | S$3,597.00 |
Note:
- All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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