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Post Graduate Executive Program in Net Zero Strategy & Sustainability Leadership

An executive program for working professionals in net zero pathways, carbon markets, energy transition, and sustainable finance.
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30 Jul, 2026
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DURATION
11 Months
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LEARNING
Case Study Based
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CERTIFICATION
IIM Kashipur
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IMMERSION
2 Days On-Campus

Program Highlights

How does this program empower Working Professionals?
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Weekend Live Sessions
Flexible weekend live sessions especially designed for working professionals.
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Live Consulting Project
Hands-on learning through solving real world problems from your or our partner companies.
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World-class Faculty
Taught by IIM faculty, pManifold, evACAD and other Industry experts.

What You'll Learn?

A comprehensive curriculum designed to build expertise across key sustainability domains
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Program Course Modules

Home Environment
Climate Studies
Explore the science of climate change, related risks and economics
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Energy Saving Bulb
New Energy Technologies & Net Zero Pathways
Discover innovative technologies being adopted in decarbonisation and carbon removal
Evaluating New Energy & Decarbonisation Technologies: Techno-Economics & Selection
Enabling Green Hydrogen Supply Chains and Trading: Feasibility & Investments
Developing Practical Net Zero Pathways and Policies: Driving Demand & Supply
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Wind Turbine
CleanTech and Green Finance
Learn the key strategies being deployed for deal-making, investments, carbon markets and climate finance
Conducting Due-Diligence, IP, Valuation and M&A in Cleantech
Leveraging Global Carbon Markets: Pricing, Mechanisms & Trading
Mobilising Green Finance for Net Zero: Instruments & Structuring
Strategising CleanTech Businesses: Go-To-Market, Operations & Growth
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Environmental Planning
Sustainable Development
Understand how sustainability is transforming businesses, corporate finance, economy and business models
Embedding ESG and Sustainability in Corporates
Building Net Zero Intelligence and Business Circularity
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Program Structure

How your learning journey is organized
Program Duration
11 months, divided into 10 courses of 1 month each and one Live Consulting Project with industry or social enterprise

Learning Components
Live Session
Weekly 2.5-hours interactive classes with faculty
Self-paced Learning
Flexible learning with pre-recorded lectures
Real world case studies
Learn from solutions to current industry challenges
Live Consulting Project
Group project (group of 5) for a successful transformation

Our Expert Trainers

Senior practitioners shaping sustainability, energy transition, climate intelligence, and clean technology adoption
Prof. Vaibhav Bhamoriya IIM Kashipur
Prof. Vaibhav Bhamoriya
Area Chairperson (Economics)
Focus Areas: Integrate Sustainability, Digital Sustainability & Climate Analytics, Clean Tech Agro solutions
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Prof Kunal Ganguly IIM Kashipur
Prof. Kunal Ganguly
Chairperson - Executive Education Operations Management & Decision Sciences
Focus Areas: Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Maintenance Management
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Prof Kunal Ganguly IIM Kashipur
Prof Mridul Maheshwari
Presiding Officer - Internal Complaints Committee
Focus Areas: Strategic HRM and Industry 4.0, Sustainability management, sustainability reporting
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Rahul Bagdia - CEO pManifold
Rahul Bagdia
Chairman - pManifold
SME: Sustainable Strategy, Net Zero Policy & Electric Mobility
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Vikrant Vaidya - evACAD
Vikrant Vaidya
President - evACAD
SME: Decarbonisation Technologies, EV Systems, Due Diligence
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Prof K N Badhani IIM Kashipur
Prof. KN Badhani
Professor- Finance and Accounting
Research Areas : Financial Econometrics, Investment Management, Fixed Income Markets, Management Accounting
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Prof Atulan Guha IIM Kashipur
Prof. Atulan Guha
Associate Professor
Economics
Focus  Areas: Trade Policy, Renewable energy and clean transition, development and International Economics
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Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Prof. Jagadish Sahu
Assistant Professor Economics
Research Areas: Data-Based Economics, Strategy, Econometrics, Foreign Direct Investment,
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Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Kapil Narula
Senior Analyst, High-Level Climate Champions
SME : Renewable energy, net zero strategy and policy, sustainability
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Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Vinod K Kala
Founder, Director at Emergent Ventures India Pvt Ltd
SME : Carbon Market, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change
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Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Paolo Azurin
Director, Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX)
SME : Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sustainable Business Models, and Entrepreneurial Finance & Valuation.
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Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Benjamin B. Azada
Exec. VP & COO, Converge Information & Communications Technology Solutions, Inc.
SME : Corporate Sustainability and ESG, Sustainability Reporting
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Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Kiran Alla
Senior Fellow and Director
SME : Energy, Sustainability, C-suite Soft-skills training, Coaching and Mentoring, Financial Modelling, Services Marketing
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Prof. Vaibhav Bhamoriya IIM Kashipur
Santosh K Gurunath
Founder H2 Carbon Zero & Umagine
SME: Green hydrogen, Hydrogen supply-trade, Fuel Cells
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Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Akshay Gattu
Snr. Consultant - pManifold Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
SME : NZ Technologies Expert, Renewable Energy
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Bhushan - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Bhushan Khade
Snr. Consultant - pManifold Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
SME : Decarbonisation Technologies Expert, Carbon Market, Renewable Energy
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Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Isha Gupta Waghmare
Senior Consultant – New Energy and Sustainability
SME : Sustainable Strategy & Circular Business Models
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Prof. Vaibhav Bhamoriya IIM Kashipur
Prof. Vaibhav Bhamoriya
Area Chairperson (Economics)
Focus Areas: Integrate Sustainability, Digital Sustainability & Climate Analytics, Clean Tech Agro solutions
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Prof Kunal Ganguly IIM Kashipur
Prof. Kunal Ganguly
Chairperson - Executive Education Operations Management & Decision Sciences
Focus Areas: Supply Chain Management, Quality & Maintenance Management
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Prof Kunal Ganguly IIM Kashipur
Prof Mridul Maheshwari
Presiding Officer - Internal Complaints Committee
Focus Areas: Strategic HRM and Industry 4.0, Sustainability management, sustainability reporting
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Rahul Bagdia - CEO pManifold
Rahul Bagdia
Chairman - pManifold
SME: Sustainable Strategy, Net Zero Policy & Electric Mobility
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Vikrant Vaidya - evACAD
Vikrant Vaidya
President - evACAD
SME: Decarbonisation Technologies, EV Systems, Due Diligence
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Prof K N Badhani IIM Kashipur
Prof. KN Badhani
Professor- Finance and Accounting
Research Areas : Financial Econometrics, Investment Management, Fixed Income Markets, Management Accounting
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Prof Atulan Guha IIM Kashipur
Prof. Atulan Guha
Associate Professor
Economics
Focus Areas: Trade Policy, Renewable energy and clean transition, development and International Economics
LinkedIn
Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Kapil Narula
Senior Analyst, High-Level Climate Champions
SME : Renewable energy, net zero strategy and policy, sustainability
LinkedIn
Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Vinod K Kala
Founder, Director at Emergent Ventures India Pvt Ltd
SME : Carbon Market, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change
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Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Paolo Azurin
Director, Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX)
SME : Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sustainable Business Models and Entrepreneurial Finance & Valuation.
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Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Benjamin B. Azada
Exec. VP & COO, Converge Information & Communications Technology Solutions, Inc.
SME : Corporate Sustainability and ESG, Sustainability Reporting
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Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Kiran Alla
Senior Fellow and Director
SME : Energy, Sustainability, C-suite Soft-skills training, Coaching and Mentoring, Financial Modelling, Services Marketing
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Prof. Vaibhav Bhamoriya IIM Kashipur
Santosh K Gurunath
Founder H2 Carbon Zero & Umagine
SME: Green hydrogen, Hydrogen supply-trade, Fuel Cells
LinkedIn
Neha Gupta - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Akshay Gattu
Snr. Consultant - pManifold Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
SME : NZ Technologies Expert, Renewable Energy
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Bhushan - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Bhushan Khade
Snr. Consultant - pManifold Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
SME : Decarbonisation Technologies Expert, Carbon Market, Renewable Energy
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Bhushan - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Dr. Harsh Vardhan Samalia
Associate Professor and Head of EDIC Department, NITTTR Chandiagrh
Focus Area : Strategic Management & Competitive Strategy and Corporate Sustainability Strategy
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Bhushan - Net Zero Lead pManifold
Ms. Riya Sethia
Senior Consultant - Net Zero & Climate Resilience
SME : Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience, Net Zero Strategy, Mitigation, and Sectoral Decarbonization
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the program
Who is this program designed for?

This program is crafted for working professionals and entrepreneurs seeking to lead in the domains of sustainability, renewable energy, climate strategy, and ESG. It is ideal for:

  • Professionals with at least 2 year of work experience
  • Engineers, researchers, and policy professionals transitioning into green sectors
  • ESG, CSR, and climate change specialists
  • Consultants and founders working in clean energy or net-zero domains
What are the admission requirements?

To apply, you should have:

  • A minimum of 2 year of work experience
  • A graduate degree (or equivalent)
  • A keen interest in sustainability and clean energy domains

Admission also involves a short live video interview after submitting the application and fee.

What is the delivery format of this program?

The duration is 11 months, featuring live online sessions, weekend interactions, self-paced content, and a 2-day mandatory campus immersion at IIM Kashipur.

How much time commitment is required per week

The participants can expect to commit 6–8 hours per week for live classes, project work, simulations, and self-paced study. This structure is designed to accommodate full-time working professionals.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

Upon successful completion, participants receive a Post Graduate Executive Certificate in Net Zero Strategy and Sustainability Leadership from IIM Kashipur.

What kind of career advancement can I expect after completing this program?

Graduates of this program will be equipped to:

  • Lead sustainability and ESG initiatives in corporates
  • Transition into roles in clean energy, carbon markets, or climate finance 
  • Contribute to government or NGO-led sustainability projects 
  • Advance within consulting, project management, or green innovation roles

The program’s hands-on consulting projects and IIM’s industry network further enhance employability and leadership growth

Are there opportunities for networking with other professionals?

The program offers:

  • Peer learning with a diverse cohort from energy, policy, ESG, and infrastructure domains
  • Guest sessions with industry leaders
  • Group-based live consulting projects

A 2-day immersion session at IIM Kashipur that facilitates high-value networking with faculty, experts, and practitioners

Can I get financial aid or scholarships?

While the program does not offer direct scholarships, it provides EMI and instalment options to ease the payment process. Additionally, corporate-sponsored nominations are welcome and often covered by employers under L&D or CSR budgets.

Is this the right ESG executive program for senior professionals?

If you are a working professional with 5+ years of experience and want structured, credible learning in ESG and net zero strategy, this program is built for you.

You learn alongside a leadership-dominant cohort (55% senior roles, 62% with 10+ years experience), through:

  • Case-based executive teaching
  • Live consulting projects
  • IIM Kashipur faculty and industry experts
  • On-campus immersion

It is designed for board-level sustainability conversations and not just entry-level theory.

How is this different from short online sustainability courses?

Most online sustainability courses provide content. This program provides capability.

  • 11 months of structured executive learning
  • Live sessions every weekend
  • Real consulting projects
  • Peer learning with experienced professionals

It is built for professionals expected to lead sustainability initiatives and not just understand them.

Will this help me transition into climate finance or ESG roles?

The program covers Sustainable Finance, ESG, Net Zero Strategy, and Energy Transition, the core domains shaping climate finance and green investment careers.

If you are looking to move into ESG advisory, climate finance, sustainability consulting, or internal ESG leadership roles, the curriculum and applied learning format support that transition.

I already work in ESG reporting. Is this still useful?

Yes. If you are already in ESG reporting, this program helps you move from reporting to strategy.

You gain exposure to:

  • Net zero roadmap design
  • Sustainable finance
  • Energy transition decisions
  • Enterprise-level sustainability leadership

It helps you grow beyond compliance into decision-making roles.

Will this credential add credibility to my profile?

Upon completion, you receive:

  • Post Graduate Executive Certificate from IIM Kashipur
  • Exposure to industry consulting projects

For professionals aiming at senior sustainability, ESG, or transition roles, institutional credibility matters, and this program is positioned accordingly.

For Executive Alumni Status you will be required to pay additional fees of INR 10,000 + GST. Benefits include:

  • Lifetime executive alumni I-card (digital) and other exclusive membership perks, like regular newsletters from the Institute. Invitations for Institute events, alumni City meets, etc.
  • Lifetime Email ID with IIM Kashipur domain.
  • Connect with other alumni and gain access to opportunities through the exclusive Alumni Portal.
  • Be part of the alumni network; alumni meet, held regularly in different cities.
  • Gain exclusive access to IIM Alumni benefits offered on various platforms.
  • Continuous involvement with various on-campus activities like Alumni Mentorship, Al-Prep, Webinars, etc., through the Alumni Relations Committee.
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