Climate Compliance Essentials
ACRA / SGX / NEA CPA / ISO 14064
A 1-day executive programme equipping professionals with the essential knowledge and practical tools to navigate Singapore's evolving climate compliance landscape — from voluntary action to mandatory, assured, standards-based reporting.
Course Details
Early Bird — until 5 May 2026
Programme Overview
This 1-day course equips professionals with the essential knowledge and practical tools to navigate Singapore's evolving climate compliance landscape under ACRA/SGX and the NEA Carbon Pricing Act. Participants will gain a clear understanding of IFRS S1 and S2 disclosures, ISO 14064 GHG accounting, and how ISO 14001 supports credible reporting and operational improvements.
The programme addresses key challenges such as greenwashing risks, regulatory alignment, and data accuracy — culminating in a practical 30-60-90 day roadmap to implement low-carbon initiatives that reduce costs and regulatory risk, without requiring a technical background.
Who Should Attend
Strategy & Reporting
- Sustainability / ESG Professionals
- Corporate Strategy & Transformation Leads
- Finance & Audit Teams
- Compliance, Risk & Legal Officers
Operations & Engineering
- Operations & Facilities Managers
- Engineering & Technical Leads
- Internal Auditors
- Executives & Senior Decision-Makers
What You Will Learn
Frameworks Covered
IFRS S1 & S2
Sustainability Disclosure
ISO 14064
GHG Accounting
ISO 14001
Environmental Mgmt.
Singapore Drivers
ACRA / SGX / NEA CPA
Course Outline
The New Reality — Mandatory Climate Compliance
- Voluntary frameworks (GRI, TCFD, CDP) → mandatory regimes
- Global push: ISSB IFRS SDS, EU CSRD, US SEC climate rules
- Singapore: ACRA / SGX RegCo climate-first mandate
- NEA Carbon Pricing Act: ≥25,000 tCO₂e/year facilities
- Penalties, enforcement & greenwashing litigation
IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (S1 & S2)
- IFRS S1: governance, strategy, risk, metrics & targets
- IFRS S2: climate scenario analysis (mandatory)
- Transition plans aligned with 1.5°C pathways
- GHG accounting — Scope 1, 2, and 3 (value chain)
- Connectivity to financial statements & TCFD pillars
ISO 14064 — GHG Accounting & Verification
- ISO 14064 series — Parts 1, 2 & 3
- Principles: relevance, completeness, accuracy, transparency
- Quantification: direct measurement vs emission factors
- Inventory quality, uncertainty & base year selection
- ISO 14064-3 verification — what assurers look for
ISO 14001 — EMS as Compliance Enabler
- Clause 6.1.2 — life-cycle perspective (Scope 3)
- Clause 6.3 — management of change for transition plans
- Clause 7.5 — documented information for assurance
- Clause 9.2 — internal audit as pre-assurance check
- Integrating ISO 14001 + ISO 14064 into one system
Singapore's Dual Mandates — ACRA/SGX & NEA CPA
- ACRA/SGX RegCo phased timeline & assurance escalation
- NEA Carbon Pricing Act reporting & carbon tax
- ISO 14064 as the common standard across both
- Mapping disclosures to the organisation
- Avoiding double-counting between IFRS S2 & CPA
30-60-90 Day Transformation Roadmap
- The 'Carbon Lens' (Days 1–30)
- The 'Value Bridge' (Days 31–60)
- The 'Mini-Pilot' (Days 61–90)
- Proving cost savings & reducing regulatory risk
- Career transformation for the low-carbon economy
Avoiding Greenwashing in Mandatory Reporting
- Greenwashing under Singapore's CPFTA & MAS guidelines
- Red flags: cherry-picked metrics, vague scenarios
- Net-zero claims — substantiation & assumptions
- Forward-looking statements — cautionary language
- Best practices for assured, standards-based reporting
Final Assessment & Close
- 10-question MCQ across all modules
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-course resources: IFRS SDS, ISO 14064, NEA CPA
- SGX RegCo practice guidance
- Training evaluation & next-step pathways
Additional Practitioner Modules
For practitioners who need deeper implementation skills, the programme can be extended with 2–7 days of specialist modules, available online or on-site with consulting support.
Climate Scenario Analysis & Transition Plans
Forward-looking IFRS S2 requirements: 1.5°C / 2°C / 3°C scenarios, physical vs transition risks, transition-plan components, and integrating scenarios via ISO 14001 Clause 6.1.
Data Integrity & Assurance Readiness
Limited vs reasonable assurance, data lineage, approval workflows, ISO 14064-3 verification process, and using ISO 14001 Clause 9.2 internal audit as a pre-assurance step.
ISO 14001:2026 — EMS as Compliance Enabler
Walkthrough of new and modified clauses in ISO 14001:2026, with implementation guidance for life-cycle thinking, management of change, and audit-trail readiness.
ISO 14001:2026 — EMS Internal Auditor
Build internal audit programmes against ISO 14001:2026, including audit objectives (Clause 9.2.2), auditor competence, and connecting internal audit to GHG assurance readiness.
Learning Approach
Live Online Sessions
Breakout Exercises
Real-World Case Studies
Mini-Workshops
Group Discussions
Quiz & Certificate
Timetable
Monday, 11 May 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00 (SGT)
Facilitator
Louis Wong
Executive Director, E2C Consulting Pte Ltd
RMC / ACTA Certified
Louis is a Former Professional Senior Lead Auditor at SGS ICS with 15+ years of expertise in ISO management system auditing across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region. He specialises in audit readiness, compliance, and certification success across multiple ISO standards, with deep experience in sustainability initiatives including Corporate Carbon Footprint and Green Mark for Buildings.
Upcoming Intake
Early Bird — until 5 May 2026
Register Your Place
Complete the form below to reserve your seat for the 11 May 2026 online intake. Our team will follow up with payment instructions and joining details.
Early Bird — until 5 May 2026