Sustainability and Supply Chain: Level 1 - Sustainable Finance

This dynamic one day programme transforms complex carbon concepts into clear, practical and actionable knowledge for bank’s procurement and cross functional teams.

Designed for professionals with a foundational understanding of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the programme brings carbon management to life through interactive games, relevant banking examples, practical exercises and engaging group activities.

Participants will explore why supply chain emissions matter to banks, strengthen their understanding of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, and gain practical tools to engage and support suppliers throughout their carbon reduction journey.

Far more than traditional training, this immersive and energising programme uses compelling storytelling, interactive polls, carbon footprint challenges, supplier simulations and concise banking case studies to create a memorable learning experience. Participants will build the confidence and foundational knowledge required to progress to the Intermediate Track and begin driving measurable carbon improvements within months.

Programme Outline

Learning Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

Describe the principles of sustainability and ESG and explain how they influence procurement and banking operations
Apply the principles of the GHG Protocol to distinguish between Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, and assess the relevance of Scope 3 Category 15 to procurement-related activities
Analyse carbon emissions data and calculate carbon footprints for common procurement categories to support sustainable procurement decision-making
Demonstrate the ability to communicate carbon requirements and expectations to suppliers using appropriate communication techniques and practical tools
Apply Learning Immediately: Identify 3 practical actions to implement in their procurement role within the next 30 days

Programme Outline

MODULE 1: SUSTAINABILITY 101 – Building Your Foundation
Session 1.1: Welcome & Ice Breaker – 'Carbon Footprint Bingo'
Interactive ice-breaker activity exploring low-carbon daily habits
Connection between personal actions and procurement decisions

Session 1.2: What is Sustainability & Why Should Procurement Care?
The 3 Pillars of Sustainability in a banking context
Understanding ESG and investor expectations
Link between procurement decisions and sustainability impact

Session 1.3: The Carbon Story – From Coal Plants to Your Coffee Cup
Understanding carbon dioxide (CO₂) and climate change
Carbon footprint in a business context
Mini case: Global carbon emissions in procurement

Session 1.4: GHG Protocol 101 – Scope 1, 2, 3 Made Simple
Introduction to the GHG Protocol: Scope 1 (Direct emissions), Scope 2 (Indirect emissions) and Scope 3 (Value chain emissions)
MODULE 2: SCOPE 3 DEEP DIVE – Why Procurement Holds the Key
Session 2.1: Unpacking Scope 3 – The 15 Categories Explained
Understanding Scope 3 as the largest emission source
Overview of 15 Scope 3 categories
Example: Product lifecycle carbon footprint

Session 2.2: Banking Sector Reality Check – What Peers Are Doing
Peer bank examples: How DBS, Maybank, and CIMB report Scope 3 emissions
Bank's current sustainability strengths
Gap analysis insights: Where banks' procurement can lead the way

Session 2.3: Bank Procurement Categories & Carbon Hotspots
IT categories: Software licences, hardware, professional services
Non-IT categories: Construction, furniture, uniforms, printed materials
Where the carbon lives: Identifying high-emission categories (construction, data centres, logistics)
Hands-On Activity: 'Carbon Hotspot Mapping' – Teams rank BANK's top 10 spend categories by estimated carbon impact

Session 2.4: Why Suppliers to the Bank Will Ask You About Carbon
The trend: Large suppliers to banks (Microsoft, Dell, HP) now require carbon data from their customers
What they'll ask: 'How much energy does your data centre use?' 'What's your company's carbon target?'
MODULE 3: Carbon Accounting Bacic—Let’s Calculate, Do Not Guess
Session 3.1: Emission Factors – The Magic Numbers Behind Carbon
Understanding emission factors
Where to find them: Government databases, industry standards, supplier-specific data
Common emission factor examples for procurement items
Interactive carbon calculator demonstration

Session 3.2: The Simple Formula – Activity Data × Emission Factor = Carbon Footprint
Breaking it down: Activity Data (what you bought) × Emission Factor (carbon per unit) = Total Emissions
Worked Example 1: Bank buys 100 laptops → 100 × 300 kg CO₂e = 30,000 kg (30 tonnes) CO₂e

Session 3.3: Real BANK Scenarios – You Do the Math!
Scenario 1: IT Hardware Refresh – Calculate carbon for 200 laptops, 50 monitors, and 10 servers
Scenario 2: Office Supplies Annual Spend – Estimate carbon from paper, toner, stationery purchases

Session 3.4: Introduction to Carbon Accounting Tools
Overview of sustainability platforms: What tools exist and what they do
Demo: Live walkthrough of a simple carbon calculator template to compute GHG emissions Scope 1 and 2
MODULE 4: Engaging Suppliers – Start the Conversation!
Session 4.1: The Supplier Perspective – Walking in Their Shoes
What do suppliers think when you mention 'carbon': Confusion? Fear? Excitement?
SME reality: Most small/medium suppliers lack carbon data and expertise
Large supplier dynamics: They're tracking carbon but need your data too (reverse flow)
Role-Reversal Exercise: Half the room plays suppliers, half plays procurement—swap perspectives on carbon requirements.

Session 4.2: How to Ask – The 5-Step Supplier Engagement Framework
Step 1: Start with 'Why' – Explain BANK's carbon goals in plain language
Step 2: Make it Easy – Provide templates and simple questionnaires
Step 3: Offer support and resources
Step 4: Set Expectations – Be clear on timelines and data requirements
Step 5: Celebrate Progress – Recognise suppliers who engage (even if data isn't perfect)
Practice Activity: Draft a simple supplier carbon request email (peer review and feedback)

Session 4.3: Case Study – 'The Reluctant Stationery Supplier'
Scenario: the bank's office supplies vendor says, 'We're too small to track carbon, we have no capability and we have no budget for this assignment.'
Your mission: Convince them to start the journey (without threatening the relationship)
Group Problem-Solving: Teams brainstorm 3 approaches and role-play the conversation
Debrief: What worked? What didn't? Key lessons learned
MODULE 5: Real Case Studies and Key Emerging Trends for Future-Proofing Bank Supply Chain
Session 5.1: Success Stories – Inspiration from Real Banks
Mini-Case 1: How DBS Bank engaged 100 suppliers on carbon in 12 months
Mini-Case 2: Maybank's supplier carbon reduction programme – 15% improvement in 2 years
Lessons learned: What worked, what didn't, and what BANK can adapt
Discussion: 'Which success story resonates most with your role?'

Session 5.2: Emerging Trends – Circular Economy
Circular Economy in Banking Procurement
Linear economy vs. circular economy models
Circular Economic Models: The 9R framework establishes a circular hierarchy that prioritises resource preservation through Refuse, Rethink, and Reduce; extends product utility via Reuse, Repair, Refurbish, Remanufacture, and Repurpose; and concludes with material salvage through Recycle and Recover.

Wrap up, Summary of Salient Points and Q&A

METHODOLOGY

Grounded in proven adult learning principles, the programme combines interactive games and group activities, focused presentations, relevant case studies, practical exercises, and individual reflection and action planning. This engaging approach strengthens knowledge retention, builds practical confidence and enables participants to apply their learning immediately in the workplace.

Participant profile

This programme is designed for banking professionals with a foundational understanding of the GHG Protocol and limited exposure to carbon accounting tools. It is particularly relevant for procurement professionals across IT and non IT categories, supply chain and logistics coordinators, vendor management officers, operations managers supporting procurement, sustainability team members new to the procurement context, finance and cost control teams involved in supplier contracts, and professionals who engage with suppliers on sustainability matters as part of a cross functional role.

Trainer

Nooryusazli Yusoff

Board-level sustainability and climate governance advisor

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He is a board-level sustainability and climate governance advisor with over 20 years of executive experience across energy, investment, and regulatory ecosystems in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. He advises boards, C-suite executives, regulators, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, and public-listed corporations on climate strategy, net-zero transition, sustainability governance, and mandatory disclosure compliance under NSRF, IFRS S1/S2, and global reporting frameworks.

Core Expertise:

Board and C-suite advisory on ESG integration, climate governance, and strategy
Financial and impact materiality assessment aligned to ISSB IFRS S1/S2 and GRI Standards
Climate scenario analysis (IPCC, NGFS, IEA pathways) and transition risk quantification
Net-zero strategy, decarbonization roadmaps, and Scope 1/2/3 emissions accounting (greenhouse gas GHG Protocol, Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials, PCAF)
Regulatory compliance: Bursa NSRF, ISSB IFRS S1/S2, TCFD, GRI, SASB, TNFD, CDP, EU CSRD/ESRS, ISSA 5000
AI and data governance for climate risk modeling and sustainability reporting and disclosure
Sustainability and Supply Chain (UN Global Compact)

Executive Track Record
Nooryusazli held senior leadership positions at Petronas, Saudi Aramco, and Mubadala Investment Company, where he led strategic planning, portfolio management, M&A, joint ventures, divestitures, and ESG-linked due diligence in collaboration with McKinsey, BCG, Kearney, EY, PwC, and White & Case. His international experience spans Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, bringing cross-jurisdictional regulatory fluency and commercial rigor to board-level engagements.

Board, Executive & Professional Training Delivery
Nooryusazli is a certified trainer and subject matter expert for the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC), Minority Shareholders Watch Group (MSWG) and Asian Banking School (ABS). He designs and delivers board-level, executive, and professional programmes on NSRF and ISSB IFRS S1/S2 reporting for regulatory compliance, climate scenario analysis, and sustainability assurance standards (ISSA 5000). He has trained sovereign wealth funds (Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), Lembaga Tabung Haji (LTH), Kumpulan Wang Persaraan Diperbandankan (KWAP), financial institutions (RHB Banking Group, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB), SME Bank), and public-listed corporations across Malaysia.
He previously served as Associate Consultant and Academy Expert at the United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB), delivering ESG capability-building programmes for Petronas, government-linked companies (GLCs), public-listed corporations across Malaysia, and Small-Medium Enterprises.

Certifications & Academic Credentials

GRI Certified Sustainability Professional
ISSB Certified: IFRS S1 & S2 Sustainability Disclosure Standards
Cambridge University: Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies
Harvard Online: Energy Within Environmental Constraints
London Business School: Mergers & Acquisitions Executive Programme
Advanced energy economics & financial valuation (Petronas, Aramco, Credit Suisse)
IIPER (Saudi Arabia and Europe): Certified Risk Management

Academic degrees: MBA (Cranfield University, U.K.), MSc in International Securities, Investment and Banking (University of Reading, U.K.), BSc in Chemical Engineering and Minor in Economics (Washington University in St. Louis, U.S.A.). The UK Government FCO’s Chevening U.K. Scholar and Petronas Scholar. Currently pursuing a PhD on financially material sustainability disclosures (NSRF / IFRS S1 and S2) in influencing investor decision-making among Malaysian public-listed corporations.

Thought Leadership & Academic Engagement
Nooryusazli maintains an active LinkedIn platform with over 28,000 followers, sharing insights on sustainability trends, climate scenario analysis, sustainable finance, global ESG regulations (GRI, ISSB IFRS S1/S2, EU CSRD/ESRS), and sustainability assurance standards (ISSA 5000).
He serves as guest lecturer and speaker at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), University of Cyberjaya, Sunway University, University of Malaya (UM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), and Management and Science University (MSU).