WORLD CITIES SUMMIT 2022

Equipping Professionals and Businesses for a Sustainable Future

In Singapore, the movement towards sustainability has accelerated on several fronts: from smart logistics and master planning to the increase in demand for smart and green buildings. This complements the Government’s efforts to establish Singapore as a sustainable city.

Organisations are embracing and integrating sustainability in their operations to be in line with the Singapore Exchange’s ‘comply or explain’ ruling, or to mitigate the impact of the upcoming carbon tax.

Globally, businesses are recognising the opportunities and benefits of adopting corporate sustainability. The emerging green sector is poised for growth in years to come and is increasingly being regarded as a sector with job opportunities in areas such as renewable energy. To take on jobs in this sector, it is important that the workforce is equipped with the relevant skills.

SMU Executive Development

Singapore Management University Executive Development (SMU-ExD) is dedicated to international talent development in a contemporary Asian setting. Integrating the best of Asian and Western practices and theories, the Public Programmes and Customised Corporate Programmes deliver outstanding returns on investment for individuals and organisations, leveraging meticulously-designed curricula which address business challenges in the context of Asia.

Embedded in the overall thrust to anticipate and bridge the capabilities for the future, SMU-ExD aims to be the intelligent agent in propelling the development of executives and the transformation of organisations.

Business Sustainability: Strategies for Leadership Change

Sustainability has become a business imperative due to changing global perspectives. It is now essential to develop sustainable practices that foster new growth and generate enhanced economic, social, and environmental outcomes in rapidly changing times.

This online programme will enable participants to build their capacity to integrate sustainable business strategies while transforming their brand values and maintaining consumer loyalty and will aid in mapping the organisation's sustainability journey to provide value to all the stakeholders involved, particularly in sustainability reporting and governance.

Growing Infrastructure Programme

Growing Infrastructure Programme aims to support regional infrastructure development and raise participants’ awareness of solutions and best-in-class practices from Singapore and across the region. It will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to better understand the regulatory environment that aids private sector involvement in infrastructure development. Participants will be able to appreciate and leverage on various opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of how new and innovative technologies can bring efficiencies, service improvements and build sustainable solutions.

By attending this programme, participants will be able to (i) build capabilities in preparing infrastructure projects for private sector involvements (ii) hone regional government officials’ thinking and analytical skills (iii) form objective and independent views on macro-initiatives to foster a common level of knowledge (iv) improve structuring and financing support for specific infrastructure sub-sectors.

Building Risk-Resilient Supply Chains Programme

The topic of Supply Chain Disruptions has come to the fore in recent years, and especially since the COVID outbreak. Supply chain managers have reoriented their focus towards the development of integrated risk management approaches to resist or avoid the impact of a supply chain disruption. These risk factors include disruptions arising from natural and man-made disasters, non-sustainable practices, fast-changing customer preferences, tight financial credit environments, and fluctuating exchange rates and commodity prices.

This programme aims to capture, share and apply learning from global supply chain networks. Participants will explore the complexity and uncertainty of the modern supply network and the operational experiences of Asia and learn the essentials of developing sustainable supply network resilience in supply chain design and operation. They will also lead discussions on the future of global supply chain networks as trade balances, technology and R&D hubs shift, culminating in a realistic simulation of an Asia-focused, cost-effective, resource-sensitive, sustainable and flexible supply chain.

Learn more about SMU Executive Development Programmes here.

SMU Academy

SMU Academy is the professional training arm of the Singapore Management University and aims to grow the University’s impact, broaden its reach, and cultivate positive change through innovative continuing education offerings. The Academy aspires to always be at the forefront of building capabilities and continuing professional development for an effective, innovative and responsive workforce in this ever-changing economy.

In partnership with the government, leading businesses and the wider community, SMU Academy offers a comprehensive array of cutting-edge interdisciplinary programmes to support Singapore’s lifelong learning imperative, help organisations meet their reskilling goals, and equip individuals with the skills and competencies to develop a competitive advantage. With over 800 quality programmes to choose from, participants are empowered to thrive in the future of work through a practice-oriented, experiential, and interactive approach that integrates academic depth, real-world business cases and interdisciplinary learning.

Advanced Certificate in Sustainability and Sustainable Businesses

Participants will deep-dive into key corporate sustainability concepts and frameworks as well as acquire the relevant skills required for a green role in this 12-day programme held over five months. This programme is jointly organised by Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS), the Singapore Chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, and SMU Academy.

(SCTP) Advanced Certificate in Driving Sustainability for the Future: The Future of Work through a Sustainable Lens

The advanced certificate is a train-and-place programme available on a part-time basis under the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP), a national initiative spearheaded by SkillsFuture Singapore. Consisting of three components, participants will undergo 6 modules of in-class facilitated learning, gain exposure to the industry through corporate site visits and gain practical hands-on experience through projects and career mentorship. This certificate aims to prepare participants for the expanding sustainability sector and covers modules such as corporate sustainability concepts and strategies, data analysis and documentation and writing sustainability reports to give participants the confidence to enter and excel in this dynamic industry.

Certificate in Impact Investing and Mega Trends in Sustainability

Sustainability is not simply confined to environmentally-friendly products and carbon footprints, but a proactive movement for businesses to re-evaluate their decisions without harming the Earth by creating impactful investments. In this programme, business owners and decision-makers will understand how the economy and the environment are tightly intertwined, and the importance of their actions and consequences. Participants in this programme will also learn about the tangibility of promoting social and environmental impact and how investors should capitalise accordingly.

Learn more about SMU Academy programmes here.