Intermediate $475 12 hrs Certificate

Environmental Claims & Greenwashing — Singapore

This practitioner course provides comprehensive coverage of environmental claims regulation and greenwashing enforcement in Singapore. You will master the enforcement landscape from the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA) as the primary statutory instrument through to the CCCS Guide on Quality-Related Claims (October 2025), the Singapore Code of Advertising Practice (SCAP) and its Appendix L self-regulatory provisions, and SGX RegCo mandatory sustainability reporting. The course covers substantiation standards including ISO 14021/14024/14067 and PAS 2060, lifecycle and product-level claim requirements, offset-based claim pitfalls, legal exposure beyond advertising codes, internal controls design, and remediation strategies illustrated through live enforcement cases including the Prism+ ASAS breach (2023) and VietJet Green Friday ban (2025).

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What You'll Learn

  • Map Singapore's enforcement landscape from CPFTA statutory provisions through CCCS advisory guidelines to SCAP/ASAS self-regulatory mechanisms and SGX regulated disclosure
  • Apply the five guiding principles from the CCCS Guide on Quality-Related Claims (October 2025) to evaluate environmental marketing materials
  • Design substantiation files for environmental claims using ISO 14021, ISO 14024, ISO 14067, and PAS 2060 as evidence frameworks
  • Assess lifecycle and product-level environmental claims against ISO 14040/14044 LCA requirements and identify common substantiation failures
  • Evaluate offset-based carbon neutrality claims for compliance risk including additionality, permanence, and double-counting exposure
  • Identify legal exposure beyond the advertising code including CPFTA unfair practices, misrepresentation, and SGX regulatory action
  • Build internal controls including pre-publication review workflows, evidence registers, and training programmes to prevent greenwashing
  • Develop remediation strategies using enforcement case precedents including Prism+ (2023) and VietJet Green Friday (2025)
Instructor
RSustain Academy Faculty

Delivery & Pricing

Format
Online Self-Paced
Price
$475
✅ 12-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 12-hour programme covers: Map Singapore's enforcement landscape from CPFTA statutory provisions through CCCS advisory guidelines to SCAP/ASAS self-regulatory mechanisms and SGX regulated disclosure; Apply the five guiding principles from the CCCS Guide on Quality-Related Claims (October 2025) to evaluate environmental marketing materials; Design substantiation files for environmental claims using ISO 14021, ISO 14024, ISO 14067, and PAS 2060 as evidence frameworks; Assess lifecycle and product-level environmental claims against ISO 14040/14044 LCA requirements and identify common substantiation failures.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for Marketing and communications professionals making environmental claims in Singapore, Sustainability managers responsible for corporate environmental messaging and SGX disclosures, Legal and compliance officers advising on advertising standards and consumer protection, ESG consultants helping clients substantiate green claims across ASEAN markets.
Are there any prerequisites?
Basic familiarity with environmental or sustainability concepts, No prior knowledge of Singapore law or advertising standards 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.