JLP - An Introduction to Navigating ESG

Wong Hsu-sheng

Wong Hsu-sheng is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in sustainability, ESG education, finance, and law.

As an Affiliate Faculty Member at SMU Academy and a Founding Faculty Member at the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM), Hsu-sheng develops and delivers cutting-edge courses on sustainability and ESG principles for adult learners and corporate leaders. He also serves as an Advisor at TrueVA Capital, where he focuses on sustainability learning content.

Previously, Hsu-sheng was Chief Operations Officer at GoImpact Capital Partners, where he managed operations, developed partnerships, and spearheaded ESG-focused curriculum design. He is well-regarded for his expertise in carbon management, ESG reporting, and sustainable finance, having delivered high-impact educational content for institutions like SMU Academy, Temasek Polytechnic, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He was also a Senior Fellow (Sustainability) with the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, a leading regional think tank.

Before transitioning to sustainability, Hsu-sheng built a distinguished career in finance and law, holding leadership roles at major institutions like The Saudi National Bank, OCBC, and Daiwa Capital Markets. His legal background includes tenure as a solicitor with Clifford Chance LLP, handling high-profile derivatives and structured finance transactions.

A passionate advocate for sustainable development, Hsu-sheng regularly speaks at industry events, sharing insights on green finance, biodiversity risks, and corporate governance. He holds numerous certifications in green finance and sustainability from globally recognized institutions, including Yale School of Management and the Chartered Banker Institute. Hsu-sheng is a Solicitor of England and Wales, an Advocate and Solicitor of Singapore, and an alumnus of the University of Cambridge.

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Category of Individuals

Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents

Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above

SME-sponsored local employees (i.e. Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents)

Funding Source

SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)

SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy

SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs

Course Fee

$800

$800

SkillsFuture Funding 

$400

$560

Total Nett Fee

$400

$240

GST of Course Fee (9% x $800)

$72

$72

Total Fee Payable to SAL

(including 9% GST)

$472 

$312