Course Overview:
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and how businesses can integrate sustainability practices into their operations. Participants will learn the theoretical foundations of ESG, explore best practices for sustainable business strategies, and develop practical skills to implement ESG principles in real-world business scenarios. Participants will analyze the business case for ESG and sustainability practices, identify material ESG factors relevant to different industries, develop strategies for reducing environmental footprint, explore best practices for promoting social responsibility, implement effective ESG governance structures, develop an understanding of non-financial reporting, and measure, monitor, and communicate ESG performance effectively.
Objectives:
| Course Status : | Ongoing |
| Course Type : | Core |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 12 weeks |
| Category : |
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| Credit Points : | 3 |
| Level : | Postgraduate |
| Start Date : | 24 Jan 2025 |
| End Date : | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Exam Date : | 17 May 2025 IST |
| Translation Languages : | English |
| NCrF Level : | 6.5 |
| Industry Details : | Environmental & Sustainability |
| Exam Shift : | 1 |
Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.
Week 1: Introduction to ESG and Sustainability
Week 2: Environmental Factors in ESG
Week 3: Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Week 4: Strategies for Reducing Environmental Impact
Week 5: Climate Change and Adaptation
Week 6: Social Factors in ESG
Week 7: Building Human Capital for Competitive Advantage.
Week 8: Governance Factors in ESG
Week 9: Risks and Opportunities in Governance
Week 10: Sustainability Reporting
Week 11: ESG Investment and Financing
Week 12: Implementing ESG into Business Strategy and Operations
Exam Schedule
Dr. Aditya Gupta works as the COO for the TCI-IIMB Supply Chain Sustainability Lab at IIM Bangalore. He is a computer engineer and an MBA by qualification, and in 2019, he completed his PhD and shifted his gears from corporate to academic. Prior to his academic pursuits, he gained extensive experience in the corporate sector, holding various positions of responsibility at organisations such as Tata Group, TVS Group, Jindal Group, Virgin Mobile, and Moser Baer for a period of 23 years.
Sustainability is a subject that Dr. Gupta holds a deep passion for. He has built several tools, like the Transportation Emission Measurement Tool, the Carbon Accounting Tool to measure Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and others in the domain of sustainability. He has collaborated with several organisations to establish environmental stewardship initiatives, enhance supply chain sustainability, and promote ESG practices. He has been writing on sustainability in the form of research papers, case studies, white papers, and leadership articles.
Enrolling and learning from the course is free. However, if you wish to obtain a certificate, you must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centre’s. The registration URL will be announced when the registration form is open. To obtain the certification, you need to fill out the online registration form and pay the exam fee. More details will be provided when the exam registration form is published, including any potential changes. For further information on the exam locations and the conditions associated with filling out the form, please refer to the form.
Assessment Type | Weightage |
Weekend Assessment | 25% |
Final Exam | 75% |
Score | Type of Certificate |
>=90 | Gold |
75 - 89 | Silver |
70 - 74 | Bronze |
40 - 70 | Successfully Completed |
<40 | No Certificate |
Sample Certificate:
Disclaimer: In order to be eligible for the certificate, you must register for enrolment and exams using the same email ID. If different email IDs are used, you will not be considered eligible for the certificate.
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