TEMBUSU Academy
Sustainability Disclosures: Explained
Deep dive into the sustainability reporting landscape, exploring the latest trends and key instruments like the GRI Standards, ESRS, and TCFD, while also learning how to align them to enhance reporting.
Online (Live)
6 January 2026
09:00-12:30 (SGT)
Course Overview
This course offers a deep dive into the sustainability reporting landscape. It covers the latest trends in sustainability reporting, including concepts crucial to understanding the differences between the various instruments that populate the landscape.
The course presents an overview of the main sustainability reporting instruments, including the GRI Standards, European Sustainability Reporting Standards, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, U.S. SEC Climate Disclosure Rule, TCFD recommendations, and TNFD recommendations.
The course also delves into the alignment between these instruments, describing how they can be used in conjunction with the GRI Standards to enhance reporting effectiveness.
Who Should Attend
Business Leaders and Managers
Consultants and Advisors
Students and Academics
Individuals Interested in Career Transition
Public Policy Makers and Regulators
Sustainability and ESG Professionals
Financial and Accounting Professionals
Corporate Governance and Legal Teams
Investors and Stakeholder Relations Professionals
Learning Outcome
01 Understand Sustainability Reporting
Understand the key concepts and trends in the sustainability reporting landscape, including the principle of double materiality.
02 Master the Reporting Instruments
Grasp the purpose and identify the key reporting instruments such as the GRI Standards, ESRS, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, U.S. SEC Climate Disclosure Rule, TCFD, and TNFD recommendations.
03 Utilise and Align Reporting Frameworks
Explain how the various reporting instruments can be used together and determine which are best suited to an organisation's specific goals.
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.
Course Fees
Regular fee: SGD 440/ pax
Early bird: SGD 396/ pax (For 10% OFF, use code <EBSDE>, expires 2 weeks before commencement)
Group discount (≥ 3 pax): SGD 352/ 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.