Sustainability Series: Countering Greenwashing in Southeast Asia
This is the second iteration of UOB FinLab’s Sustainability Series, in which we discuss greenwashing challenges in Southeast Asia and the adequate steps SMEs can take to tackle them.
The FinLab’s Sustainability Innovation Programme 2023
The FinLab’s Sustainability Innovation Programme (SIP) is a 2-week programme to help SMEs to transform their companies into sustainable and green businesses. It provides deep insights across a variety of sustainability topics such as energy efficiency, sustainable finance, renewable energy certificates (RECs), sustainable packaging, carbon management, and ESG reporting. SMEs will learn how sustainability can play a part in their business to balance impact while ensuring profit and productivity.
Sustainability Innovation Programme 2023 Programme Kickoff
Session 2: Fundamentals of Sustainability
Session 3: Assess Your Green Position
Session 4: Carbon Management and Waste Reduction
Session 5: Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency
Session 6: ESG Reporting and Funding for Sustainability
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