Sustainability – Journey to Net Zero 

As part of DBS SME Skills Booster programme under the SkillsFuture Queen Bee initiative, DBS partners Republic Polytechnic to invite you to our upcoming Sustainability Masterclass. Learn from experts on how SMEs can transition to net zero and become future-ready by building capability and capacity in sustainability. 
 

Date/ Time:

25 July 2024, 1.00pm to 5.00pm

Venue:

Lifelong Learning Institute, Level 4, Arena 1 & 2, 11 Eunos Rd 8, Singapore 408601

Training Provider:

Republic Polytechnic

Speaker:

Ms Song Sin Nee, Deputy Director

Price: 

Complimentary. Each SME may register up to 2 pax.

Who should attend: 

Business owners, senior management and sustainability leads. This event is for small and medium enterprises.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the concept of 'Net Zero' and its significance in business.
  • Identify key steps and strategies for businesses to achieve net-zero emissions.
  • Recognize the challenges, opportunities and future trends associated with the transition to net zero.
  • Gain understanding and practical skills in key sustainability areas (a) decarbonisation and energy management, (b) stakeholder engagement and sustainability reporting, (c) circular economy, sustainable packaging and waste management.

 

Breakout Group Options

Domain experts will provide insights on how you can adopt various strategies in the journey towards net zero through three concurrent breakout sessions. You may select one of the following breakout sessions you are interested to attend.

Breakout Group A: Decarbonisation and Energy Management workshop
  • Importance of decarbonisation and energy efficiency for sustainable business practices. 
  • Measure and analyze the carbon footprint of various activities, processes, and organisations.
  • How to design and implement effective decarbonisation strategies.
  • Energy management techniques.

Facilitators: 
Dr May Sim, Senior Lecturer    
Ms Magdalene Tan, Programme Head
Dr Teng Yin Ting, Lecturer
Breakout Group B: Stakeholder Engagement and Sustainability Reporting workshop
  • Importance and best practices of stakeholder engagement for sustainable business practices. 
  • Materiality assessment for prioritising environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
  • Sustainability reporting frameworks and standards, data management, challenges and opportunities in implementation. 

Facilitators:
Ms Ishir Lim, Programme Chair
Dr Linus Mak, Programme Head
Ms Jayne Loh, Lecturer
Breakout Group C: Circular Economy, Sustainable Packaging and Waste Management workshop
  • Introduction to the concept of circular economy and its benefits for businesses. 
  • Designing sustainable packaging principles.
  • Waste hierarchy framework, techniques and technology for reducing waste generation. 
  • How SMEs can implement circular economy principles in their operations.

Facilitators:
Mr Jeremy Kong, Programme Chair
Mr Francis Zheng, Programme Head
Ms Dawn Ong, Senior Conexus Manager

 

This event has ended. If you are interested in skills development for your SME, please sign up for the DBS SME Skills Booster programme.