Sustainability Reporting and Communication for ASEAN SMEs

This course provides a practical introduction to sustainability reporting for SMEs. Learners will explore what sustainability reporting can look like in a small business context, how to organize sustainability information, and how to communicate sustainability efforts in a clear, structured, and responsible way.

Course Content

In this lesson, you'll explore why sustainability reporting is becoming increasingly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). You'll learn what the reporting process looks like in a small business context and how it can help organize and communicate sustainability information.

In this lesson, you'll discover that sustainability reporting does not look the same for every SME. You'll explore different reporting approaches and learn how SMEs across the ASEAN region communicate sustainability information in practice.

In this lesson, you'll learn how sustainability reporting can be approached in a practical and manageable way. You'll explore the key steps involved in preparing, organizing, and communicating sustainability information.

In this lesson, you'll discover that a sustainability report is more than a collection of data. You'll learn how sustainability topics, goals, indicators, and results are connected to create a clear and meaningful report.

In this lesson, you'll explore the different ways sustainability information can be shared depending on the audience and purpose. You'll learn about common communication formats and how to communicate sustainability information responsibly.

In this lesson, you'll learn why sustainability communication should be clear, accurate, balanced, and supported by evidence. You'll explore how SMEs can avoid greenwashing and build trust through responsible communication.

In this final lesson, you'll review the key concepts covered throughout the course and reflect on what sustainability reporting means for your business. You'll assess your current position, identify key takeaways, and consider realistic next steps for your sustainability reporting journey.

Who is this course designed for?

Owners and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEAN region,

SME employees involved in operations, sustainability, compliance, procurement, communication, or reporting,

Businesses that are new to sustainability reporting or looking for a practical starting point

SMEs that are increasingly asked to provide sustainability-related information by customers, partners, financial institutions, or other stakeholders.

What will you achieve?

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

Explain what a simple sustainability report for SMEs can look like
Organize sustainability information, including topics, goals, and indicators, for reporting
Describe the key steps of a practical sustainability reporting process
Connect sustainability topics, goals, indicators, and results into a clear reporting narrative
Communicate sustainability information accurately and responsibly

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course. 

Sustainability Reporting and Communication for ASEAN SMEs
99.00 €
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1 h
english
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There are no pre-requisites for this course.