TEMBUSU Academy
GRI Sustainability Professional Certification Training
Become a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement the GRI Standards and improve sustainability reporting quality.
Online (Live)
6, 7, 8 & 14 Jan 2026
09:00-12:30 (SGT)
Course Overview
This program prepares participants to sit for GRI’s Sustainability Professional examination to be qualified as a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional. As a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, participants are certified to have the knowledge, expertise, and skills in implementing the GRI Standards to improve the quality of sustainability reporting.
This program include the following course, which together covers all 4 modules required to sit for the GRI Sustainability Professional Exam (2025):
The 4 GRI modules covered are:
Reporting with the GRI Standards
Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards
Navigating the GRI Sector Standards
Transparency for Tomorrow: Decoding the Sustainability Reporting Landscape
Who Should Attend
Sustainability Consultants
CSR Specialists
Reporters
C-suite executives
Students in the field of sustainability and CSR reporting
Learning Outcome
01 Understand GRI Standards
Learn the fundamental concepts and principles underlying GRI reporting standards, including its structure, key concepts, and reporting principles
02 Manage the Sustainability Reporting Process
Understand and manage the sustainability reporting process, including conducting stakeholder engagement, collecting and presenting data, and alignment with GRI framework
03 Case Studies and Practical Application
Apply GRI reporting principles to real-world scenarios through engaging case studies and practical exercises to enhance problem-solving skills.
About TEMBUSU Academy
TEMBUSU Academy is the education division of TEMBUSU Asia Consulting, a leading environmental and sustainability consulting company that provides innovative solutions by combining science, engineering and management consulting expertise. As part of its efforts to support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, TEMBUSU Academy develops training programs designed to build regional capacity. Our comprehensive programs are crafted and delivered by a team of highly experienced environmental and sustainability professionals. Their deep expertise ensures that every session is not only engaging and informative, but also grounded in real-world knowledge and practical applications. With decades of collective experience spanning across various sectors, our professionals bring a wealth of practical insights and case studies to the classroom. This hands-on approach empowers participants with the skills and confidence to implement effective sustainability strategies in their own organisations.
Our Pedagogy
Our training programmes are designed with your learning goals in mind.
Our programmes are designed to help you build practical skills and enhance your professional performance. Through interactive learning methods and real-world case studies, you'll gain relevant knowledge that is directly applicable to your specific sustainability challenges.
We also provide the opportunity to network with fellow professionals and our expert trainers. You can attend our convenient online training sessions from anywhere, allowing you to connect with a wider community and expand your professional circle. Furthermore, we offer custom-made corporate training programmes tailored to the specific needs of your organisation.
Public training
•Year-round schedule of focused and practical training courses.
•Acquire in-depth knowledge, develop critical skills, and expand your professional network.
•Interactive formats including discussions, group activities, and practical exercises.
•Learn from our experienced practitioners and gain real-world insights.
•Opportunity for direct engagement with trainers and peer-to-peer learning.
Corporate training
•Customised training programmes directly addressing your specific business challenges.
•Interactive sessions fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within your team.
•Practical case studies and exercises relevant to your industry and context.
•Ensure learning is aligned with your organisation's sustainability objectives.
•Efficient and cost-optimised for training multiple employees simultaneously.
Course Trainer(s)
Er. TAN Seng Chuan
Er. Tan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Master of Science (Building Science) from the National University of Singapore. He is a Professional Engineer (Civil) and Chartered Engineer (Environment & Water) registered in Singapore, a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, an NEA accredited GHG Lead Verifier and a Senior Practicing Management Consultant (Sustainability) certified by SBACC.
Er. Tan has 40 years of professional experience covering Engineering, Environmental and Program Management in the sectors of Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental, Water, Energy, Manufacturing, Built Environment & Infrastructure, Chemical and Petrochemical, Oil & Gas and other infrastructure projects in the Asia Pacific region.
Some of the representative projects include Financing Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Urban Infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific for ADB, Jurong Island Air Quality Study for NEA, Deep Tunnel Sewerage System and Changi Water Reclamation Plant for PUB, Petronas Sustainability Development Program which includes low carbon, energy efficiency, air emission and water management initiatives and other Industrial Program Development.
Lead Trainer
Alfred CHAN
Co-Trainer
Alfred holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Digital Innovation from University of London (LSE) with Second Class Honours (Upper Division). Bringing 3 years of experience across the Education, Technology, and Finance sectors, with a primary focus on Education, Alfred has cultivated key skills in instructional design, curriculum development, training delivery, project management, and stakeholder engagement. In his current role as Training and Development Manager at TEMBUSU Asia Consulting, Alfred is focused on developing TEMBUSU Academy. The academy aims to equip professionals across Asia with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting, including expertise in GRI standards, ISSB (IFRS S1 & S2), and the broader SDGs framework.
Chris SNG
Co-Trainer
Chris holds a B.Eng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore and Continuing Education for Professionals in Sustainability with the Singapore Management University Academy. Chris was part of the Carbon Management team at the UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) where he was involved in carbon accounting training for companies and research on emerging trends in global sustainability initiatives such as environmental and carbon legislation, carbon pricing, and reporting standards. With close to over 15 years of experiences across the Oil & Gas and the Aviation industry and as a Senior Consultant at TAC, Chris supports businesses in realizing their ambition towards a more sustainable future by providing advisory to better alignment their corporate reporting with both international and local reporting standards such as ISSB, GRI, TCFD, SASB, UN SDGs and the development of their decarbonization roadmap.
Course Fees
Regular fee: SGD 1479/ pax
Group discount (≥ 3 pax): SGD 1392/ pax (20% OFF in single checkout, use code <ST1005>)
* 9% GST (Singapore) is applied at checkout.
* Refunds are not allowed, however participants can defer the training to the next available course date.
* Course fee is exclusive of any bank charges for overseas fund transfer for participants.
Disclaimer
In the event where minimum course enrolment is not achieved, TEMBUSU Asia Consulting reserves the right to make necessary scheduling adjustments. Participants will be promptly notified and provided with alternative options where possible. Please be advised that no refunds will be provided under any circumstances. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.