A new Awareness, Resources, Community Framework to promote sustainability

On 5 June 2024, NTUC launched a new Awareness, Resources, Community (ARC) Framework that not only offers sustainability solutions to employers but also empowers workers by enabling them to benefit from training, making them an integral part of the sustainability initiative.

In partnership with Grant Thornton, NTUC’s ARC Framework seeks to:

a) Create Awareness of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) through learning journeys, brown bag sessions, and infographics, facilitating understanding of sustainability initiatives and their significance for businesses.

b) Channel Resources from NTUC Training and Placement (T&P) Ecosystem’s network of partners with ESG solutions, harness consultancy solutions from Grant Thornton, and leveraging the NTUC Company Training Committee (CTC) Grant or Green Financing.

c) Foster a Community through Community of Practices (COPs) and networking opportunities. The community facilitates collective learning and capacity building. This allows for the exchange of best practices, challenges, and innovative solutions and raises awareness about utilising CTC for sustainability initiatives.

NTUC ARC Framework Visual_v17 July 2024.png 

Grant Thornton will equip NTUC’s Industry Training Officers with the skills and capabilities to facilitate and assess companies’ ESG readiness. The NTUC network of companies will receive a complimentary ESG Diagnostics Assessment certified by CRIF, a global leader in credit bureau, business information, and credit risk solutions.

After the assessment, companies at different stages of their sustainability journey can select a consultancy and software service package – ranging from Learner to Ready to Champion - to discern their next step in their sustainability journey. This may include developing sustainability strategies and initiatives or implementing actionable plans. The NTUC CTC Grant can provide up to 70 per cent funding support
 for businesses looking to adopt new technologies and software to drive workforce and enterprise transformation. Eligible companies should demonstrate commitment to enhancing productivity, innovation, or capability while enabling workers to benefit from wage increments or career development plans.

NTUC and Grant Thornton to support employers in their sustainability Goals, where workers can benefit from Training and Job Opportunities

The ARC Framework would allow employers to benefit from professional assessment, consultancy services, and funding support to implement their sustainability initiatives and programmes. Companies can also tap into NTUC’s T&P Ecosystem to access a network of training partners and resources, enabling them to leverage a range of sustainability-focused training programmes and tools to empower workers to upskill in tandem with business transformation.

For the workers, job security and green economy opportunities are pivotal. Through the ARC Framework, they can tap into a wealth of training options in sustainability courses and certifications offered by over 20 training partners. According to NTUC LearningHub’s Industry Insights Reports, sustainability skills are in demand across various sectors, including transportation (electric vehicles)¹ and tourism². The Future Jobs & Skills Report further reveals that among 200 business leaders surveyed, 58% are hiring or intending to hire for green job roles. Despite the promising employment outlook across emerging economies, 81 per cent of these leaders face difficulty filling roles due to a talent shortage³, underscoring the importance of skills upgrading. Thus, there is a role for this partnership between NTUC and Grant Thornton.

 

[1] NTUC LearningHub, Industry Insights Report 2023 for Electric Vehicles, 20 July 2023, https://www.ntuclearninghub.com/electricvehicles-2023

[2] NTUC LearningHub, Industry Insights Report 2024 for Tourism, 29 February 2024, https://www.ntuclearninghub.com/media/research-reports/2024/tourism

[3] NTUC LearningHub, Future Jobs & Skills Report, 5 October 2023, https://www.ntuclearninghub.com/future-jobs-skills-2023

Click below for Sustainability Infographics

Frame 1000005932.png

Embark on your transformation journey

Get connected with NTUC Training and Placement Ecosystem to further your transformation.
Contact us