As climate commitments tighten and carbon regulations expand, professionals across industries face growing pressure to measure, manage, and reduce emissions in a credible and transparent way.

Carbon management is no longer just a compliance requirement, it is a core business competency. From carbon accounting and reduction strategies to carbon market mechanisms and sustainable financing, the ability to navigate a rapidly evolving low-carbon economy is increasingly essential for professionals driving sustainability across any sector.

This programme equips you with the technical proficiency and strategic thinking to interpret standards, design reduction pathways, and lead the transition to a low-carbon economy with clarity and confidence.

Date | Time

Please refer to the respective modules dates here

Starts on

5 May 2026

Duration

Each module runs over 2 days from 9am - 6pm

Format

In-person at Singapore Management University

Funding available

SkillsFuture funded: Subsidised up to 90%

Certification

SMU Academy Advanced Certificate in Carbon Management

Partnering organisation(s)

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Prefer to start small?

This Advanced Certificate is fully stackable, completing it counts towards the SMU Academy Advanced Certificate in Life Cycle Management for Sustainability. Individual modules are available to take separately, so you can build your expertise at your own pace.

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Key takeaways

Gain a foundational understanding of climate science, key greenhouse gases, and their implications for business risk and regulatory change

Develop knowledge of carbon management standards and how to apply them confidently in the workplace

Calculate Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, build a GHG inventory, and apply carbon reporting frameworks with accuracy

Identify emission reduction opportunities, evaluate abatement technologies, and design credible reduction pathways aligned with business operations

Navigate evolving carbon regulations, carbon trading schemes, and carbon taxes — and understand their strategic and financial implications for your organisation

Integrate carbon management into core business operations and sustainability strategies, translating climate commitments into measurable outcomes

Explore innovative financing mechanisms, funding sources, and emerging technologies shaping the low-carbon transition

Who should attend?

Suitable for professionals responsible for sustainability reporting, operations, finance, and risk management, with a vested interest in carbon reduction, regulatory compliance, and the transition to a low-carbon economy across sectors such as manufacturing, financial services, logistics, and corporate strategy.

This programme is for you if you are:

  • Sustainability Managers

  • Operations Managers

  • Finance Professionals

  • Supply Chain Managers

  • Risk Managers

  • Business leaders seeking to integrate carbon management into their strategies

Module intakes and fee

ModulesDatesRegistration
Introduction to climate change and carbon management5 – 6 May 2026Register here
Greenhouse gas accounting and sustainability reporting14 – 15 May 2026Register here
Carbon reduction strategies and target setting19 – 20 May 2026Register here
Carbon markets and pricing mechanisms25 – 26 May 2026Register here
Integrating sustainability and carbon management2 – 3 Jun 2026Register here
Financing carbon reduction projects and innovation9 – 10 Jun 2026Register here
All sessions are classroom facilitated training.

Full Fee: SGD13,080* (as low as SGD1,524 after maximum funding)

Company-sponsored
Participant profileSelf-sponsoredSMENon-SME
Singapore citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$3,924
(After SSG Funding 70%)		$1,524
(After SSG funding 70%
+ ETSS funding 20%)		$3,924
(After SSG funding 70%)
Singapore citizen ≥ 40 years old$1,524
(After SSG funding 70% + MCES funding 20%)		$1,524
(After SSG funding 70%
+ ETSS funding 20%)		$1,524
(After SSG funding 70%
+ MCES funding 20%)
International participant$13,080
(No funding)		$13,080
(No funding)		$13,080
(No funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual)

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

  • Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
  • Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
  • Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
  • Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company’s SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME’s status, please click here.

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

 

Employers who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:

Programme built by practitioners for practitioners

This course is designed and created jointly by industry experts and experienced practitioners.

It is industry-approved by thought leaders in ESG and corporate governance to equip professionals with the right skills to take advantage of business and career opportunities in the green sector and low-carbon economy.

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