SYNOPSIS
Today we are in the midst of a rapid global transformation with increased demand on corporations to perform not only financially but to be good corporate citizens. One of the most important aspects of this transformation is the critical importance Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. Climate change; community health, education and development; and business sustainability are some of the most pressing issues of our time.  Businesses are increasingly involved in these areas as are their clients and their people. This raises the importance of accurately and transparently accounting for and reporting these activities.

ACCA Singapore, Singapore Compact for CSR and Singapore Environment Institute are jointly organising “Introduction to Sustainability Reporting” Workshops to equip organisations with the knowledge to start their own sustainability reporting.  Later in the year we will also be running Advanced Reporting workshops for reporters who are already reporting, but wish to improve upon their reporting processes and assess the implications of the latest developments in reporting.

WORKSHOP BENEFITS

The workshop will equip potential reporters with an understanding of:

• What Sustainability Reporting is and why it is increasingly becoming a standard business practice

• How sustainability reporting relates to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

• How sustainability reporting relates to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

• Why some institutional investors are requesting sustainability disclosures before making investments decisions

• How to go about producing a report – step by step guidance

• Case Study examples from local companies who have produced reports

The sustainability reporting workshop is based on the Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) Reporting Guidelines Version 3, commonly known as GRI G3. ACCA Singapore has produced a Sustainability Reporting Handbook based on the G3 framework which has been adapted to suit the local context. Participants of the workshop will receive a complimentary copy of the Handbook.

Our trainer has helped numerous companies produce sustainability reports, including several of the companies who have gone on to win the ACCA Singapore Sustainability Reporting Awards.  A speaker from KPMG will give a presentation on report assurance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Companies that are considering including sustainability reporting in their corporate communications

• Companies that are engaging in CSR and wish to move their CSR initiatives forward

• EHS Managers and Specialists

• Corporate Communications Managers

• Those preparing company annual reports and other external communications materials

• Those involved in promoting CSR

• Anyone who is interested to find out more about the topic

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Carrie Johnson is a specialist in Sustainability Reporting.  She has been working in the environmental and CSR field for over 16 years and focuses on guiding companies through the reporting process.  This includes helping companies develop their reporting process, select indicators and compile reports and assisting companies by reviewing their report drafts.  Carrie has also verified Sustainability Reports.  

Carrie’s clients include City Developments Ltd, Keppel Land, Singtel, Power Seraya, Singapore Polytechnic, ISK, Singapore Zoo, NatSteel, Shell, Petronas, Amerada Hess, Railtrack, TXU Europe, British Telecom, AEA Technology and Smith & Nephew. 

Carrie is also a Senior Lecturer at NUS (Adjunct) teaching the environmental management and assessment and business and the environment modules as NUS’s Masters in Environmental Management (MEM Programme).  Carrie conducts regular training on behalf of SEI.

ABOUT THE ORGANISERS

Singapore Environment Institute (SEI)
The Singapore Environment Institute (SEI) has been championing the environment through development and conduct of training programmes and knowledge-sharing platforms since 2003. It is the training division under the National Environment Agency (NEA), the government body responsible for the implementation of Singapore’s environmental policies. As a leading provider of environmental programmes and courses in Singapore, SEI pools together the expertise, experience and resources of governmental, academic and industry lecturers and partners to deliver robust and relevant training.

Singapore Compact
The Singapore Compact is a national society in bringing forward the CSR movement. It functions as a multi-stakeholder platform in recognising the role and contributions of all CSR stakeholders. Key mission is to broaden the base for collaboration, in developing coordinated and effective strategies to promote CSR. It is also participant and focal point of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest voluntary corporate citizenship initiative, in enhancing corporate practices through ongoing dialogues, training, collaboration and practical project implementation in Singapore.

ACCA
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. We aim to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. ACCA has been actively involved with the unfolding debate on corporate social and environmental responsibility since 1990.

We promote transparency and best practice in a number of areas including:
• reporting and disclosure
• auditing
• research.

We aim to help businesses and organisations realise the growing importance of sustainability to them.

Last updated on 20 Mar 09