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ISCA SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL (ISCA SRP)
A professional credential that signals credibility and capacity in sustainability reporting. The ISCA SRP is designed for professionals who are involved in sustainability-related reporting, governance and implementation, providing formal recognition of their expertise.
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WHY THIS CREDENTIAL
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| Professional Recognition
Signals structured capability in sustainability reporting and related professional practices. |
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| Regulatory
Alignment
Reflects sustainability reporting competencies aligned with regulatory requirements. |
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Readiness
Signals preparedness for sustainability reporting responsibilities across the organisation. |
WHY ISCA SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL MATTERS
Sustainability reporting expectations are increasing across jurisdictions.
Organisations are facing:
- Stronger emphasis on structured sustainability disclosures
- Greater scrutiny over reporting quality and governance
- Growing expectation for finance involvement in sustainability reporting
As a result, professionals who understand reporting principles, governance structures and sustainability frameworks are increasingly valuable to employers.
ISCA Sustainability Reporting Professional Credential provides a recognised credential that reflects this capability
THE SRP PATHWAY STRUCTURE
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CREDENTIAL FEES
ISCA Member:
| ISCA Member | |
| 1-time application fee for ISCA SRP credential | S$100 |
| OR 1-time assessment fee for ISCA SRP (Experienced professional route) | S$300 |
Subsequent Year(s)
| Annual ISCA SRP credential fee ^ | S$100 |
Non-ISCA Member:
| Non-ISCA Member | |
| 1-time application fee for ISCA SRP credential | S$100 |
| 1-time admission fee for Associate/ Associate Specialist membership | S$100* |
| Annual membership subscription fee for Associate membership& | S$200* |
| Total Fee Payable | S$400 |
Subsequent Year(s)
| Annual ISCA SRP credential fee ^ | S$100 |
&The subscription fee payable for application submitted between 1 May and mid-November will be pro-rated to half of the total annual subscription fee. Application submitted after mid-Nov will include payment for annual subscription fee for next calendar year.
* Fee is similar to existing Associate membership application
^ Fee is in addition to the annual membership subscription fee
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The ISCA SRP is a specialist professional credential that recognises individuals with demonstrated competence in preparing sustainability reports aligned with Singapore’s regulatory and reporting expectations.
The credential provides professional signalling that you are capable of producing credible and regulator-aligned sustainability reports to support growing expectations from various stakeholders.
Yes. ISCA members may apply directly. Non-members will need to be admitted as an ISCA Associate (Specialist) to hold and maintain the credential.
Applicants must have successfully completed the ISCA Sustainability Professional Certification programme and meet ISCA’s membership and experience requirements.
Non-CA (Singapore) applicants must have at least three years of recent and relevant sustainability-related work experience, gained within 6 years immediately prior to the date of credential application.
Relevant sustainability reporting experience could be in one of the following areas:
A. Sustainability Governance & Strategy
B. Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure
C. GHG Accounting & Data Management
D. Sustainability Risk Management & Internal Controls
Yes. An experienced professional route will be available for existing CA (Singapore) members who have acquired and accumulated at least 3 years of recent* sustainability reporting-related experience (refer to what counts as “relevant sustainability reporting experience” in the above FAQ, even if they did not complete ISPC.
- These members can submit a latest resume and/or employment testimonials and provide two (2) character references. The first referee must be a member of a recognised professional body (applicable to non-ISCA member), and the second referee shall be the applicant’s present employer or immediate past employer if employed with current employer for less than 6 months.
* work experience acquired within six (6) years immediately prior to the date of credential application.
No. Eligible graduates must apply separately for the credential and meet the membership and experience requirements before the credential can be conferred.
Credential holders must maintain ISCA membership in good standing, pay the annual credential renewal fee, complete 8 sustainability-related CPE hours each year and comply with the Institute (membership and fees) rules and ISCA Code of Conduct and Ethics. In the event that these requirements are not satisfied, the credential will be revoked and reinstatement requirements must be met to regain the credential. More information on CPE requirements can be found here.
Credential holders may use the “ISCA SRP” designation in professional profiles, resumes and signatures, subject to ISCA’s rules on credential usage and professional conduct.