Intermediate $599 16 hrs Certificate

Singapore Carbon Pricing Act & International Carbon Credits

This practitioner course provides comprehensive coverage of Singapore's Carbon Pricing Act 2018 (No. 23 of 2018) and the International Carbon Credit (ICC) framework. You will master the Act's architecture including reportable (≥2,000 tCO₂e) and taxable (≥25,000 tCO₂e) thresholds, the carbon tax rate trajectory from S$5 (2019) to S$25 (2024) to S$45 (2026) and the target of S$50–80 by 2030, MRV requirements and third-party verification, the ICC eligibility and 5% surrender limit, Article 6 bilateral implementation agreements (Ghana, PNG), rollover mechanics, procurement and retirement workflows, and interaction with SGX sustainability reporting and government support schemes. The course equips practitioners to advise facilities and corporates on compliance, cost modelling, and strategic use of international carbon credits.

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What You'll Learn

  • Explain the architecture of the Carbon Pricing Act 2018 including its legislative history, commencement, and the role of NEA as administrator
  • Apply the reportable (≥2,000 tCO₂e) and taxable (≥25,000 tCO₂e) thresholds to determine facility obligations and distinguish business-as-usual from taxable emissions
  • Construct carbon cost models using the rate trajectory from S$5 through S$25 to S$45 and project financial exposure under the S$50–80 target range by 2030
  • Design monitoring plans and prepare emissions reports that satisfy NEA's MRV requirements including third-party verification obligations
  • Evaluate International Carbon Credit eligibility under the 5% surrender limit including host-country corresponding adjustments and the rollover mechanism
  • Analyse Article 6 bilateral implementation agreements including the Ghana and PNG agreements and their implications for ICC supply
  • Execute ICC procurement, due diligence, and retirement workflows including registry procedures and NEA surrender deadlines
  • Map carbon pricing obligations to SGX sustainability reporting requirements and identify applicable government support schemes
Instructor
RSustain Academy Faculty

Delivery & Pricing

Format
Online Self-Paced
Price
$599
✅ 16-hour comprehensive programme
✅ Certificate on completion
✅ 27 in-course knowledge checks
Preview available after enrollment
Members save up to 30%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?
This 16-hour programme covers: Explain the architecture of the Carbon Pricing Act 2018 including its legislative history, commencement, and the role of NEA as administrator; Apply the reportable (≥2,000 tCO₂e) and taxable (≥25,000 tCO₂e) thresholds to determine facility obligations and distinguish business-as-usual from taxable emissions; Construct carbon cost models using the rate trajectory from S$5 through S$25 to S$45 and project financial exposure under the S$50–80 target range by 2030; Design monitoring plans and prepare emissions reports that satisfy NEA's MRV requirements including third-party verification obligations.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for Sustainability managers at Singapore-based facilities subject to the carbon tax, Carbon market analysts and traders sourcing ICCs for Singapore compliance, Legal and compliance professionals advising on Carbon Pricing Act obligations, ESG consultants helping clients navigate Singapore's carbon pricing regime.
Are there any prerequisites?
Basic understanding of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon markets, No prior knowledge of Singapore legislation required — the course covers all provisions from foundational to advanced
How is the course delivered?
Online self-paced — study anytime, anywhere
Do I get a certificate?
Yes — an RSustain Academy certificate is issued on completion
How long do I have access?
You receive access to all course materials from the moment you enrol. Access duration depends on your enrolment type.