Certified Corporate Sustainability Practitioner 1 (CCSP1) Certification

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03
Dec 2025

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The last day to register is 3 days before the programme date, or earlier if all seats are fully booked. The listed price is applicable to Malaysian participants only. If you are a non-Malaysian, kindly contact us at sales@sidc.com.my for further information.
10 CPE

Certified Corporate Sustainability Practitioner 1 (CCSP1) Certification

What's the Programme About?

Sustainability has evolved from a niche environmental concern into a strategic business imperative that shapes long-term growth and resilience. Today, it’s a key driver of competitiveness as governments introduce ESG regulations and global companies demand greater accountability across their supply chains

The Certified Corporate Sustainability Practitioner (CCSP) programme equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to drive sustainability transformation. It focuses on upskilling and reskilling in sustainability reporting and governance, enhancing the quality, accuracy, and reliability of sustainability data and disclosures—ultimately strengthening corporate Malaysia’s competitiveness in the global arena

Why should you attend the programme?

This programme is designed to equip participants with the skills to drive sustainability transformation by upskilling and reskilling in reporting and governance, while enhancing the quality, accuracy, and reliability of sustainability data and disclosures to boost corporate Malaysia’s competitiveness.

Mode

E-Learning

Who should attend this programme?

Professionals and aspiring sustainability practitioners, including Chief Sustainability Officers, managers, executives, and analysts, as well as CMSRL license holders, sustainability strategists, reporting and engagement specialists, risk managers, sustainability report preparers and assurance providers.

What will you learn from this programme?

By the end of the e-learning programme, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of sustainability and ESG frameworks within the context of organisational strategy and performance.
  • Identify and interpret key regulatory requirements, standards, and frameworks relevant to sustainability and ESG practices in Malaysia and internationally.
  • Assess the implications of ESG-related risks and opportunities on organisational decision-making, operations, and governance processes.
  • Apply foundational sustainability and ESG knowledge to support the development and implementation of effective sustainability initiatives and reporting practices within their organisations.

Competencies

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  • Malaysian Capital Market Industry Competency Framework (ICF)
    • Core (Regulatory) – Corporate Governance (Proficiency Level 3)
    • Foundational (Product) – Capital Market Regulations (Proficiency Level 3)
    • Foundational (Product) – Sustainable and Responsible Investment Products (Proficiency Level 3)
    • Functional (Technical) – Sustainability / SRI Analysis (Proficiency Level 3)
  • Bursa Malaysia Corporate Sustainability Practitioner Competency Framework – Sustainability Executive
    • Competency 1: Execute Sustainability Programmes for All Stakeholders
      • Support Implementation of Sustainability-Related Programmes (Sub-competency 1.5)
      • Support Effective Disclosures (Sub-competency 1.8)
    • Competency 3: Advocate the Organisation Sustainability Culture
      • Coordinate and Execute Sustainability Culture Project (Sub-competency 3.1)
    • Competency 7: Possess Knowledge and Comprehension of Corporate Sustainability Fundamentals
      • Sustainability Reporting (Sub-competency 7.4)
      • Sustainability Risk Management (Sub-competency 7.12)

Time Topics
9.00am Introduction

(i) Regulatory reporting requirements in Malaysia

Illustrative Sustainability Reporting

(i) Introduction of the draft Illustrative Sustainability Reports (ISRs) for the Plantation and Construction sector:

  • Purpose of the ISR and target audience
  • Structure of the ISR
  • Guidance on how to use the ISR – functionalities of the ISRs
  • Potential pitfalls and other considerations
Step 1: Determine the applicability of reporting

(i) 4-step approach to sustainability reporting

(ii) Malaysia’s National Reporting Sustainability Framework (‘NSRF’) and Bursa requirements under MMLR

(iii) Transition reliefs under IFRS S1 and S2 and additional transition relief under NSRF

(iv) Introduction on IFRS S1 and S2 and overview of the core contents disclosure requirements of IFRS S1 and S2

(v) Sources of guidance prescribed by ISSB

(vi) SASB Standards and IFRS S2 Industry Guidance

11.15am Coffee Break
11:30 am Step 2: Establish the boundaries for sustainability reporting

(i) Overview of boundaries under IFRS S1 and S2

(ii) Boundaries which are part of own operations

(iii) Understanding the concept of value chain

(iv) Operational boundaries:

  • for the SR
  • for GHG (based on GHG protocol)
Step 3: Conduct a materiality assessment

(i) Overview of materiality assessment under IFRS S1 and S2

Step 1: Identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities (SROs) Key considerations:

  • Understand the Group’s operations, resources and relationships
  • Identify risks and opportunities
  • Likelihood and magnitude
  • Mitigation actions and plans to remediate
  • Final consol and approval of SROs for the Group
1.00pm Lunch Break
2.00pm Step 3: Conduct a materiality assessment (continued)

(i) Step 2: Identify material information

(ii) Definition and characteristics of materiality

Step 4: Prepare required disclosures: Governance

(i) Core content disclosures under IFRS S1 and S2

  • Board oversight
  • Risk management
Step 4: Prepare required disclosures: Strategy, Risk Management, Metrics and Targets

(i) Core content disclosures under IFRS S1 and S2

(ii) Deep dive and illustrative examples for “Strategy” disclosure areas

  • Description of SROs
  • Assessing SROs
  • Assessing current and anticipated financial effects of CROs to financial statements
  • Processes, controls, and policies to manage SROs Metrics and targets
  • Examples of mitigation actions and adaptation
4.00pm Coffee Break
4.15pm Step 4: Prepare required disclosures: Strategy, Risk Management, Metrics and Targets (Continued)

(i) Specific disclosures to climate-related risks and opportunities

  • Climate resilience disclosure
  • GHG emissions
  • Contractual instruments
Other sections of ISR

Other sections to be covered in the ISR

5.00pm End of programme
*The SIDC reserves the right to amend the programme as deemed appropriate without prior notice

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