Sustainability / ESG courses

This is one of the Eligible Programmes under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme (GSF Scheme)[Latest update] As announced by the Financial Secretary in the 2025-26 Budget, this Scheme has been extended for three years to 2028. Programme Identification Code: GTP-531228Programme Provider Identification Code: PP-QQJ932COURSE OUTLINE (New Learning Path) 1. Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 update2. Reporting on Human Rights with GRI Standards 2021 update3. (New) Navigating the GRI Sector Standards4. (New) Transparency for Tomorrow: Decoding the Sustainability Reporting Landscape5. Classroom Quiz (Passing rate: 75%)For more information GRI Professional Certification Program, please click GRI FAQs.PROFESSIONAL TRAINERProfessional GRI Nominated Trainer possessing a Pass in GRI Certified Standard Exam with rich sustainability reporting and assurance experiences.CERTIFICATION (Attendance: 100%)Delegates who successfully completed the course and passed the Quiz will be issued digital certificates by GRI.GRI Professional Certification Exam● Upon completion of the learning path, delegates will be eligible to take the GRI Professional Certification Exam with a 25% discount.● The Certification Exam can be taken online through the GRI Academy at their convenience. The exam fee is charged by GRI Academy directly.● Those who complete the courses and pass the exam are awarded the title "GRI Certified Sustainability Professional", which is valid for one years. The certification can be renewed by earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) when you complete additional training courses.● Please visit GRI Certification Exam for more details.GENERAL INFORMATIONVenue: T.S.T. / Wan Chai / Sheung Wan/ Jordan Training Centre / HKSTP/ TBCMedium: Cantonese supplemented with English materials*Early Bird Price will be offered to participant whose enrolment is made one month prior to the course or online booking

The objective of this course is to provide learners with an understanding of the current changes from ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026, to be able to maintain compliance with an existing Environmental Management System (EMS).COURSE CONTENTISO 14001:2026 updates and variations to ISO 14001:2015Introduction of modernised terminology and the “Harmonized Structure”CERTIFICATION (ATTENDANCE 100%)Delegates who successfully completed the course will be issued an attendance Certificate by SGSGENERAL INFORMATIONTime: (AM Session) 9:00am – 1:00pm; (PM Session) 2:00pm - 6:00pm [Subject to Class Schedules]Venue: HKSTP / T.S.T. / Wan Chai / Sheung Wan / Jordan Training Centre / TBCMedium: Cantonese supplemented with English training material*Early Bird Price will be offered to SGS certified clients, all enrolment made one month prior to the course or online booking

The purpose of this course is to provide learners who have an existing, basic knowledge of, or experience in, environmental management with an understanding of the management systems approach and the requirements of ISO 14001:2026, and to provide a basis for learners who wish to implement an Environmental Management System.COURSE CONTENTBenefits and Importance of CertificationAnalyse the Current Business StateCreate the Implementation PlanDesign and Document the SystemSelecting a Certification BodyPrior Knowledge Before starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:Management Systems – the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between management responsibility, policy, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.Environmental Management: knowledge of the concepts of energy management and the relationship between an organisation’s activities, products and services and equipment on energy efficiency;commonly used energy management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 14001:2026;the requirements of ISO 14001:2026.CERTIFICATION (ATTENDANCE 80%)Delegates who successfully completed the course will be issued an attendance Certificate by SGSGENERAL INFORMATIONTime: 9:30 am - 5:30 ​pm [2-days training]Venue: HKSTP / T.S.T. / Wan Chai / Sheung Wan / Jordan Training Centre / TBCMedium: Cantonese supplemented with English training material*Early Bird Price will be offered to SGS certified clients, all enrolment made one month prior to the course or online booking

The international community has reached a consensus on taking control actions on mitigating the environmental impact from climate change. Many countries had already established target for achieving carbon neutral. The government of China and Hong Kong had made commitment on carbon neutrality in 2050 and 2060 respectively. In order to respond to the demands of all parties to achieve carbon neutrality, different organizations in the society are facing huge challenges in their operations.ISO 14068-1 is new international guidance published in 2023 which provides a standard approach for allowing entities to achieve and demonstrate carbon neutrality. This guidance is applicable to both organizations and products (including events and buildings). By following the specifications of ISO 14068-1 to manage the carbon emissions generated during its operation, seeking an approved way to offset the remaining carbon emissions, and declaring to be carbon neutral, it is believed that entities can actively respond to the demands of society and the market.Through the 1-day training, delegates are expected to grasp the principle and requirement as well as the road-map for demonstrating carbon neutrality specified on ISO 14068-1. COURSE OUTLINEIntroduction of carbon neutral concept;Carbon neutral related standard – ISO 14068-1:2023;Implementation steps of ISO 14068-1:2023PROFESSIONAL TRAINERTutor is an ISO 14064-1 GHG lead verifier and technical reviewer for China, Hong Kong and Macau regions. He is experienced in GHG verification for organization carbon footprint, calculation for event carbon footprint as well as product carbon footprint. His project references covered a wide-range of sectors including in China, Hong Kong, Macau, India and Malaysia.(SGS Hong Kong Ltd. reserves the right of final tutor arrangement.)CERTIFICATION Delegates who successfully completed the course will be issued a completion of certificate by SGS HK Limited.GENERAL INFORMATIONVenue: T.S.T. / Wan Chai / Sheung Wan/ Jordan Training Centre / TBCMedium: Cantonese supplemented with English materials•Discount will be offered to SGS certified clients, all enrolment made one month prior to the course or online booking

COURSE OUTLINEPart 1: Significance of EcoVadis in Sustainability and ESGIntroduction of EcoVadis21 Sustainability Criteria of EcoVadisApproach and Methodology of EcoVadis AssessmentPart 2: EcoVadis Scorecard and RatingsOverview of EcoVadis ScorecardSeven Management Indicators of EcoVadis Rating PrinciplesEcoVadis Medals and BadgesPart 3: Themes of EcoVadis AssessmentKey Requirements of Four Assessment Themes:Environment,Labor & Human Rights,Ethics, andSustainable ProcurementExamples of Policies, Measures and KPI Reporting for the Aforesaid ThemesCERTIFICATION  (Attendance 100%)Delegates who successfully completed the course will be issued a Certificate by SGS Hong Kong Limited.GENERAL INFORMATIONTime: 9:30 am – 5:30 pmVenue: T.S.T. / Wan Chai/  Sheung Wan/ Jordan Training Centre / TBCMedium: Cantonese (supplemented with English materials)

The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform internal audits of management systems based on the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018 (or equivalent), and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011. This interactive course is designed to provide a practical approach to the use of auditing as a tool to help achieve an Integrated Management System (IMS). It approaches the integration of management systems from a risk-based approach, encouraging learners to take the broadest possible view of the processes in their organisation and the related risks, opportunities and occupational risks that need to be identified, controlled and managed. It also considers the implications of a multi-standard certification and develops the basis for an integrated approach to management systems auditing.PRIOR KNOWLEDGEBefore starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:1. Management Systems:Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle.The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between the context of the organisation, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation and improvement.2. Quality, environmental and OH&S management:The purpose, fundamental concepts, structure, management principles and the benefits with reference to the abovementioned disciplines.3. ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018:An understanding of the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018 and the commonly used management system terms and definitions, as given in these standards, which may be gained by completing the foundation training courses or equivalent.COURSE CONTENTProcess-based QMSAuditing for Continual ImprovementIntroduction to EMS AuditingISO 14001:2026 Interpretation for AuditIntroduction to OH&S MSRisk Assessment: Tools, Techniques and ControlsAudits: Definitions and PrinciplesPlanning and Preparing for the AuditConducting the AuditAudit Reporting and Follow-upAuditor CompetenceCERTIFICATION (Attendance: 80%)Delegates who successfully completed the course will be issued a certificate by SGS Hong Kong Limited. GENERAL INFORMATION Time: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (3-days training)Venue: T.S.T. / Wan Chai / Sheung Wan Training Centre / HKSTP / TBC Medium: Cantonese supplemented with English materials  *Early Bird Price will be offered to participant whose enrolment is made one month prior to the course or online booking

As sustainability disclosure becomes a global priority, the demand for credible, reliable, and independently assured sustainability information has never been higher. Organizations across sectors are adopting more robust reporting frameworks, while regulators and stakeholders expect greater reliability and transparency in disclosed ESG information.To address these evolving expectations, new international and local sustainability assurance standards — ISSA 5000 and HKSSA 5000 have emerged as comprehensive frameworks that elevate the quality and consistency of sustainability assurance engagements.This training is designed to equip participants with:•    A clear understanding of the landscape and purpose of sustainability assurance•    Practical knowledge of key requirements under ISSA 5000 and HKSSA 5000•    Insights into how these standards differ from ISAE 3000 and HKSAE 3000•    Hands on experience in applying assurance methodologies through case examples and a workshopCourse Outline:•    The definition and landscape of sustainability assurance•    The emergence of ISSA 5000 & HKSSA 5000•    Differences between ISSA 5000 & HKSSA 5000 and ISAE 3000 & HKSAE 3000•    Key requirements of ISSA 5000 and HKSSA 5000•    Common assurance methodology with examples illustration•    Workshop: Applying assurance methodology to prepare checklist•    Presentation of checklist from delegates•    Key learning point of the training•    MC examinationProfessional Trainer-More than 6 years of ESG experiences, including assessment, stakeholder engagement and reporting-More than 6 years of training experiences, covering various industries like real estate development, retail & manufacturing-More than 6 years of sustainability project management experiences(SGS Hong Kong Ltd. reserves the right of final tutor arrangement)Certification (Attendance: 100%)Delegates who successfully completed the course and pass the examination will be issued a certificate by SGS Hong Kong Limited.General Information Duration: 3 hoursVenue: HKSTP / T.S.T. / Wan Chai / Sheung Wan Training Centre / TBCMedium: Cantonese supplemented with English materials

With increasing pressures on organizations to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs, effective management of resources is now more essential than ever.A new standard, ISO 50001 (International Standard) has been created to help organizations in establishment, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of an EnMS.COURSE DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this course is to equip participants with an understanding of the learning objectives relating to ISO 50001:2018, the new ISO standard for Energy Management systems – requirements, with guidance for use. COURSE CONTENT:SESSION 1: ISO 50001:2018 OVERVIEW AND CLAUSES 4, 5 & 6• ISO 50001:2018 and the process approach• EnMS management principles• The structure of ISO 50001:2018• Scope and application of ISO 50001:2018• ISO 50001:2018 clause 4, 5 and 6SESSION 2: ISO 50001:2018 CLAUSE 7• Resources• Competence• Awareness• Communication• Documented informationSESSION 3: ISO 50001:2018 CLAUSE 8• Operation• Performance evaluation• ImprovementSESSION 4: ISO 50001:2018 CLAUSE 9 AND 10• Performance evaluation- Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation of energy performance and the EnMS- Evaluation of compliance with legal requirements and other requirements- Internal EnMS audit- Management review• Improvement- Nonconformity and corrective action- Continual improvementSESSION 5: ISO 50001:2011 VERSUS ISO 50001:2018• Main changes• Transition PROFESSIONAL TRAINER: SGS-approved EnMS tutor with considerable field and theoretical water footprint assessment background.CERTIFICATION (Attendance: 100%): Learners who are in attendance for the complete course will be issued with a ‘Certificate of Attendance’.GENERAL INFORMATION: Venue: T.S.T. / Wan Chai / Sheung Wan Training Centre / HKSTP/ TBC Medium: Cantonese supplemented with English materials*Early Bird Price will be offered to participant whose enrolment is made one month prior to the course or online booking

How credible is your greenhouse gas (GHG) assertion? How to conduct a carbon verification and what you need to do to become a competence carbon verifier?Through the 3-day lectures and workshops, upon the practices in the identification and quantification of GHG emissions, help delegates to practice GHG assertion verification and build up their competence on carbon account.COURSE OUTLINE: Module/Subject(s)Description of the Module/SubjectGlobal warming and climate changeBrief introduction on the effects of global warming and climate change GHG accounting protocolsBrief introducing on GHG accounting protocols and their application ISO 14064-1Introduction on the GHG accounting and reporting requirement specified in Organizational carbon accounting standard - ISO 14064-1:2018Start GHG quantification Introduction on GHG identification techniques and quantification methodologies of common GHG emission sources GHG quantification in Hong KongIntroduction on Guidelines to Account for and Report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals for Buildings (Commercial, Residential or Institutional Purposes) in Hong KongGHG verification requirementIntroduction on Carbon accounting verification principle – ISO 14064-3:2019Other GHG quantification schemeIntroduction of product carbon footprint calculation approachCarbon neutralIntroduction on carbon neutral and carbon trade practicesPROFESSIONAL TRAINER: Tutor has over 15 years work experience and is an approved verifier for Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) organized by European region of Airports Council International (ACI EUROPE) and Asia-Pacific region of Airports Council International (ACI ASIA PACIFIC).Tutor is an ISO 14064-1 GHG lead verifier and technical reviewer for China, Hong Kong and Macau regions. He is experienced in GHG verification for organization carbon footprint, calculation for event carbon footprint as well as product carbon footprint. His project references covered a wide-range of sectors including in China, Hong Kong, Macau, India and Malaysia.(SGS Hong Kong Ltd. reserves the right of final tutor arrangement.)CERTIFICATION (Attendance: 80%): Delegates who successfully completed the course will be issued a certificate and passed the exam by SGS HK Limited.

How credible is your greenhouse gas (GHG) assertion? How to conduct a carbon verification and what you need to do to become a competence carbon verifier?Through the 3-day lectures and workshops, upon the practices in the identification and quantification of GHG emissions, help delegates to practice GHG assertion verification and build up their competence on carbon account.COURSE OUTLINE:Description of the Module/SubjectGlobal warming and climate changeBrief introduction on the effects of global warming and climate change GHG accounting protocolsBrief introducing on GHG accounting protocols and their application ISO 14064-1Introduction on the GHG accounting and reporting requirement specified in Organizational carbon accounting standard - ISO 14064-1:2018Start GHG quantification Introduction on GHG identification techniques and quantification methodologies of common GHG emission sources GHG quantification in Hong KongIntroduction on Guidelines to Account for and Report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals for Buildings (Commercial, Residential or Institutional Purposes) in Hong KongGHG verification requirementIntroduction on Carbon accounting verification principle – ISO 14064-3:2019Other GHG quantification schemeIntroduction of product carbon footprint calculation approachCarbon neutralIntroduction on carbon neutral and carbon trade practicesPROFESSIONAL TRAINER: Tutor has over 15 years work experience and is an approved verifier for Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) organized by European region of Airports Council International (ACI EUROPE) and Asia-Pacific region of Airports Council International (ACI ASIA PACIFIC).Tutor is an ISO 14064-1 GHG lead verifier and technical reviewer for China, Hong Kong and Macau regions. He is experienced in GHG verification for organization carbon footprint, calculation for event carbon footprint as well as product carbon footprint. His project references covered a wide-range of sectors including in China, Hong Kong, Macau, India and Malaysia.(SGS Hong Kong Ltd. reserves the right of final tutor arrangement.)

ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EnMS) provides improvement of energy performance to organizations, in both public and private sectors, for manufacturers and services through systematic management.COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first-party audits of Energy Management Systems (EnMS) against ISO 50001:2018, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021, as applicable.COURSE CONTENTSESSION 1: INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS• The need for and benefits of an Energy Management system• ISO 50001, the standard• Compatibility with other standards• The energy performance approach• The organisation’s internal and external issues• Relevant interested parties and their relevant needs and expectationsSESSION 2: ESTABLISHING AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM• Application of the PDCA cycle• Structure of ISO 50001:2018• Key points of ISO 50001:2018• The role of the AuditorSESSION 3:AUDIT EVIDENCE AND AUDIT TRAILS• Relevant information• Audit evidenceSESSION 4: AUDITS: DEFINITION, PRINCIPLES AND TYPES• Audit definition• Principles of auditing• Types of auditSESSION 5: AUDIT PLANNING• Planning the audit• Audit roles and responsibilities• Good practice at meetingsSESSION 6: STAGE 1 AUDIT• Document review• The audit planSESSION 7: DEVELOPING THE CHECKLIST• The audit checklist• Process review• The “Turtle Diagram”SESSION 8: CONDUCTING THE ON-SITE AUDIT (AUDIT STAGE 2)• Collecting and verifying information• Opening meeting• Roles and responsibilities of guides• Conducting the audit• Questioning techniques• Controlling the audit• Communication with the audit client and auditeeSESSION 9: AUDIT REVIEW• Audit review meeting• Audit findings• Finding statements• CARs• Classification of CARs• Opportunities for improvementRemarkThis course does not cover interpretation of ISO 50001 requirements. Delegates who are not familiar with the requirements should attend ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Foundation Course first. PROFESSIONAL TRAINERRegistered EnMS Lead Auditor and IRCA approved ISO 50001 Lead tutor with considerable field and theoretical background.CERTIFICATION (Attendance: 100%):Delegates who successfully completed the course will be issued a completion of certificate by SGS Hong Kong Limited.GENERAL INFORMATIONVenue: T.S.T. / Wan Chai / Sheung Wan Training Centre / HKSTP/ TBCMedium: Cantonese supplemented with English materials*Early Bird Price will be offered to participant whose enrolment is made one month prior to the course or online booking