The Sustainability Apex Programme is a collaborative initiative between the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and The Law Society of Singapore (LSS). It aims to strengthen the competitiveness of accounting and law firms in sustainability-related services such as advisory, reporting and assurance. The programme also aims to foster closer collaboration and exchanges, to create sustainability alliances to cross-learn and deal hunt together.

The masterclasses are designed for accountants, lawyers, and business professionals involved in sustainability practices, reporting, and compliance. Those in leadership positions who want to stay informed on the latest ESG regulations and strategies will also benefit, as the masterclasses focus on the impact of new regulations and developments in the ESG space and how these will impact a professional services firm’s operations.

The masterclasses cover a wide range of topics, including sustainability reporting standards (such as ISSB), ESG regulations, environmental risk management, and integrating sustainability into business strategies.

A full list (with sample content) can be found here: Link

The masterclasses are conducted online, with live presentations by experts in each sustainability field, such as risk management, decarbonisation, biodiversity etc. Each session is followed by an interactive Q&A segment, allowing participants to ask questions and receive immediate feedback.

Each masterclass typically lasts 120 minutes, which includes a 100-minute presentation followed by a 20-minute live Q&A.

Our masterclasses focus on the impact of the regulations, ESG hot topics and how firms need to change the way they operate and advise their clients. The masterclass series, as well as the upcoming workshops under the SAP, will be especially useful for service providers providing sustainability services, including sustainability reporting, advisory and assurance to businesses.

The SAP Masterclasses, including the workshop that will be scheduled early next year, is especially tailored for professional services providers. To effectively run a sustainability practice and engage clients on a broader level, the SAP masterclasses provide essential insights into the evolving sustainability landscape.

These masterclasses focus on ESG regulations, sustainability reporting standards like ISSB, and how these changes impact businesses and advisory roles. Understanding these trends is crucial for framing your conversations with clients, to support you in your advisory/assurance work to help them comply with, and benefit from, emerging sustainability regulations. The masterclasses also explore the sustainability value chain, showing you which sector/firm type to approach for possible collaborations.