Introduction
The necessity to transition to a green economy has never been so urgent. But the questions remain – How green is green? How do we transition to green? How do we calculate green? How do we measure the impact of green? …and many more. While the term ‘sustainability’ is more often than not used loosely to imply a myriad of activities, but it has a deeper, holistic implication that goes much beyond the surface. It has to be managed effectively and efficiently
Need of the Course
Businesses leading with a linear economic model are primarily focusing on profit maximization which results in environmental degradation and adverse social impacts. However, it is no longer sustainable in nature in the current times as the world is grappling with climate change and its adverse impacts. In order to address this issue, business operations need to adopt sustainable business practices. Moreover, with an increase in the awareness of corporate social responsibility and prevalence of more transparency in business affairs, companies are recognizing the urgent need to act sustainably and lead with a purpose.
This advanced certificate program deals with the long-term value creation, impact and outcome of sustainable business strategy which can be carried out in big corporations, SMEs or an aspiring professional/ practitioner/ entrepreneur.
The course uses the most relevant and updated research, experience, case studies, hands-on assignments that helps to alleviate the sustainability journey to the next level.
Who should attend this programme?
The industry professionals, entrepreneurs, consultants, govt. officials, faculty members as well as B-Schools, Engineering and other HEI’s Students (currently pursuing as well as pass outs) working or aspiring to work in the space of Sustainability, Green Economy, CSR in Corporations, start-ups, civil societies, Government, Academic Institutions to name a few will find this programme immensely valuable
Batch Timing
This programme is of 6 months duration having 60 Instructional Hours with a few sessions exclusively conducted in workshop format. The batch is starting from 1st February 2025 onwards. Class timings - Saturday & Sunday, 8:00am to 9:30am
Mode of Delivery
The sessions will be offered during weekends in online live (Synchronous) mode
Programme Outcome
On doing this programme, the participants will be able to
- Understand the various facets of a Sustainable Business
- Internalize and discover available strategies for sustainability that are most relevant to one’s organization
- Comprehend opportunities for business value creation through sustainable use of natural and human resources and cross-sectoral collaboration
- Appreciate the impact and outcomes of a Sustainable Business
- Grasp the nuances of ESG reporting framework
- Induce insight from listening to international expert
- Benefit through live projects and assessments
Learning Methodology
The learning methodology will include interactive Sessions/lectures by experts from the industry, Q/A, discussion, case studies, expert learning.
Course Material
The course pack comprising power points, original research, learning aids, reading materials etc. will be provided to each participant
Assessment & Certification
The participants will be assessed on the basis of assignments and final exam. The assignments will have 50% and final exam will have 50% weightage.
Upon successful completion of the programme, the participants will be awarded with “Certificate of Success” jointly by All India Management Association and Sustainable Advancements
Programme Director
LEAD FACULTY
A pracademic and an international authority on Sustainability, CSR and Responsible Leadership, Dr. Nayan Mitra is the recipient of many international and national awards for her sustained effort in mainstreaming Sustainability and Responsible Leadership through her company, Sustainable Advancements; research publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and books; and her dedicated social impact with multi-stakeholder groups. She is the Springer series co-editor of Responsible Leadership and Sustainable Management; National President of the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) Sustainable Businesses Council; India Chair for G-100 for Circular Economy; Global Mentor of Change (GCPIT) to name a few.
Assessment & Certification
For 3 Month : Online quizzes and assignments (40%) Participation in discussion forums and case studies (30%) Final project report on a chosen topic related to sustainable management (30%)
For 6 Month: Online quizzes and assignments (30%) Mid-term project presentation (20%) Final project report with presentation on a chosen sustainability issue (50%)
For 11 Month: Open Book Comprehensive Examination (50%) Final integrated project report and presentation (50%)
About Sustainable Advancements
Sustainable Advancements (www.sustainableadvancements.com) is an internationally acclaimed thinktank specialised in the domain of Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Responsible Leadership. Committed to promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it delivers world-class teaching, endorses latest research, publication and consultancy using innovative, original and scholarly materials and enriches public discourse on sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and responsible leadership through forums, conferences, peer-to-peer exchange and expert-to-practitioner dialogue. A pioneer in this field, Sustainable Advancements aids in bridging the gap between ideas and actions, communities and businesses, India and rest of the world, thus bringing about holistic sustainable development.
For further details, please contact
Prabha
Programs -Manager | Centre for Management Education
Phone: +91 11 47673000, 49868399 (Extn.705)
Mobile / whatsapp: 7838935604
Email: psoloman@aima.inTOPIC TO BE COVERED IN THE PROGRAMME
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Certificate Programme in Sustainability |
Advanced Certificate Programme in Sustainability Management |
Professional Diploma in Sustainability Management. |
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1) Certificate Programme in Sustainability Management (3 Months, 30 Hours) |
2)Advanced Certificate Programme in Sustainability Management (6 Months, 60 Hours) |
3)Professional Diploma in Sustainability Management (11 Months, 120 Hours) |
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Modules Covered: |
Modules Covered: |
Modules Covered: |
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1.Introduction to Sustainability (6 Hours) |
1. Introduction to Sustainability (6 Hours) - As mentionaed |
1. Introduction to Sustainability (6 Hours) - As mentioned |
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Understanding the concept of sustainability and its importance in modern business and society. |
2. Principles of Sustainable Management (12 Hours) - As mentioned |
2. Principles of Sustainable Management (12 Hours) - As mentioned |
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Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals – 17 goals |
3. Climate Change, Environment, and Externalities Trading (12 Hours) - As mentioned |
3. Climate Change, Environment, and Externalities Trading (12 Hours) - As mentioned |
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SDG 17 – Meaning, implications. |
4. Sustainability: Measurement, Certification, and Reporting (15 Hours) |
4. Sustainability: Measurement, Certification, and Reporting (15 Hours) - As mentioned |
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Key challenges and opportunities in implementing sustainable practices. |
Carbon Credit |
5. Stakeholder Management and Corporate Social Responsibility (15 Hours) - As mentioned |
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Responsible Business |
Carbon Disclosure |
6. Climate Policies and Carbon Markets (20 Hours) |
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Mindful Leadership |
Introduction to ESG |
Global and regional climate policies and regulations. |
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Scope of Sustainability, ESG, CSR |
ESG Disclosure and Reporting |
Environment and Waste minimisation, freshwater reduction and energy reduction. |
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2. Principles of Sustainable Management (12 Hours) |
Tools and frameworks for measuring sustainability. |
Carbon Traceability. Carbon markets and trading mechanisms. |
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Sustainable Business – the new normal. |
Introduction to ISO standards and other sustainability certifications (SBTi, TCFD, EPR, |
Carbon neutralization and details on calculation part of GHG emissions |
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Future fit Business Models. Wheel of Change. Linear to Circular thinking. Systems Value |
Sustainability Reporting - Integrated Reporting |
Reporting systems energy management. Scope 1 23 calculation. |
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Human Resource Management - Inclusion and Diversity |
Sustainability Reporting – GRI |
Life cycle assessment of a product. LCA Tools (GaBi, SimaPro) |
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Operations Management - Sustainable production and consumption |
Sustainability Reporting – BRSR |
Net zero roadmap definition |
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Marketing Management - Greenwashing |
Sustainability Reporting – BRSR |
Internal Auditing |
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Longer Lasting Products. Remanufacturing |
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7. International Business and Biodiversity (20 hours) |
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Markets for reused, recycled, upcycled products |
Stakeholder Management and Corporate Social Responsibility (15 Hours) |
Industry amd resource view of strategy |
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Supply Chain Sustainability |
Corporate Governance |
Globalisation, outsourcing and value chain dynamics |
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Managing sustainability in other functional areas – operations, human resource, |
Stakeholder theory. Concept of shared value |
Impact of biodiversity crisis on private sector |
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marketing among others |
Creating an ecosystem for change. Role of collaborations and networking |
Various biodiversity conservation approaches relevant to business |
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The Business Case for Sustainable Business Management |
Engaging stakeholders in sustainability initiatives. |
Business case for biodiversity action |
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3. Climate Change, Environment, and introduction to Externalities Trading (12 Hours |
Corporate Social Responsibility – Indian Context. ‘Why’ of Mandated CSR. ‘What’ of |
8. Integrated Project (2 Months) |
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Basics of climate change and its impact on business. |
Mandated CSR. |
Participants work on a real-world project, applying their knowledge to solve sustainability challenges in a business or community setting. |
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Environmental externalities and their economic implications. |
Strategies for effective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). |
This module includes project planning, execution, and evaluation, along with a final presentation. |
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Introduction to carbon trading and environmental markets. |
Case studies on successful CSR programs. |
Assessment Criteria: |
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Role of innovation. Role of technology in accelerating Climate Action. |
Sustainability communication |
· Open Book Comprehensive Examination (50%) |
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Clean Energy |
Whistleblowing. |
· Final integrated project report and presentation (50%) |
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Assessment Criteria: |
Impact Assessment study, outcome measurement |
Outcome: |
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· Online quizzes and assignments (40%) |
Professional Ethics |
· Professional Diploma in Sustainability Management. |
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· Participation in discussion forums and case studies (30%) |
Assessment Criteria: |
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· Final project report on a chosen topic related to sustainable management (30%) |
· Online quizzes and assignments (30%) |
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Outcome: |
· Mid-term project presentation (20%) |
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· Certificate in Sustainability Management. |
· Final project report with presentation on a chosen sustainability issue (50%) |
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Batch is going to start from 1st February 2025 onwards.
Time : 8:00am to 9:30am
Day : Saturday & Sunday
Programme Fees
3 Month Certificate Programme in Sustainability Rs. 25000/+GST INR 29,500/- which includes cost of Programme Learning Material & Examination fee
6 Month Advanced Certificate Programme in Sustainability Management Rs. 50000/+GST INR 59,000/- which includes cost of Programme Learning Material & Examination fee.
11 Month Professional Diploma in Sustainability Management Rs.100,000/+GST INR 118,000/- which includes cost of Programme Learning Material & Examination fee.