Program Highlights
How does this program empower Working Professionals?
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.
Academic & Industry Credibility
Bridging rigorous academic theory with real-world executive application.
Indian Institute of Management Kashipur
A premier management institute instituted by the Government of India. Gain IIM Executive Alumni Status upon completion.
evACAD specializes in upskilling professionals across multiple geographies with world-class pedagogy.
5K+
Learners
50 +
Countries
200 +
Corporates
Our Trusted Industry Partners
We are collaborating with a diverse ecosystem of industry pioneers creating measurable impact & innovation
Sustainability Partner
Our Expert Trainers
Senior practitioners shaping sustainability, energy transition, climate intelligence, and clean technology adoption
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
Chairperson - Executive Education Operations Management & Decision Sciences
Focus Areas: Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Maintenance Management
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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
Chairman - pManifold
SME: Sustainable Strategy, Net Zero Policy & Electric Mobility
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Vikrant Vaidya
President - evACAD
SME: Decarbonisation Technologies, EV Systems, Due Diligence
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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
Associate Professor
Economics
Focus Areas: Trade Policy, Renewable energy and clean transition, development and International Economics
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Prof. Jagadish Sahu
Assistant Professor Economics
Research Areas: Data-Based Economics, Strategy, Econometrics, Foreign Direct Investment,
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Kapil Narula
Senior Analyst, High-Level Climate Champions
SME : Renewable energy, net zero strategy and policy, sustainability
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Vinod K Kala
Founder, Director at Emergent Ventures India Pvt Ltd
SME : Carbon Market, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change
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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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Benjamin B. Azada
Exec. VP & COO, Converge Information & Communications Technology Solutions, Inc.
SME : Corporate Sustainability and ESG, Sustainability Reporting
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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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Santosh K Gurunath
Founder H2 Carbon Zero & Umagine
SME: Green hydrogen, Hydrogen supply-trade, Fuel Cells
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Akshay Gattu
Snr. Consultant - pManifold Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
SME : NZ Technologies Expert, Renewable Energy
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Bhushan Khade
Snr. Consultant - pManifold Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
SME : Decarbonisation Technologies Expert, Carbon Market, Renewable Energy
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Isha Gupta Waghmare
Senior Consultant – New Energy and Sustainability
SME : Sustainable Strategy & Circular Business Models
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Area Chairperson (Economics)
Focus Areas: Integrate Sustainability, Digital Sustainability & Climate Analytics, Clean Tech Agro solutions
LinkedInProf. Kunal Ganguly
Chairperson - Executive Education Operations Management & Decision Sciences
Focus Areas: Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Maintenance Management
LinkedInProf Mridul Maheshwari
Presiding Officer - Internal Complaints Committee
Focus Areas: Strategic HRM and Industry 4.0, Sustainability management, sustainability reporting
LinkedInRahul Bagdia
Chairman - pManifold
SME: Sustainable Strategy, Net Zero Policy & Electric Mobility
LinkedInVikrant Vaidya
President - evACAD
SME: Decarbonisation Technologies, EV Systems, Due Diligence
LinkedInProf. KN Badhani
Professor- Finance and Accounting
Research Areas : Financial Econometrics, Investment Management, Fixed Income Markets, Management Accounting
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Associate Professor
Economics
Focus Areas: Trade Policy, Renewable energy and clean transition, development and International Economics
LinkedInKapil Narula
Senior Analyst, High-Level Climate Champions
SME : Renewable energy, net zero strategy and policy, sustainability
LinkedInVinod K Kala
Founder, Director at Emergent Ventures India Pvt Ltd
SME : Carbon Market, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change
LinkedInPaolo Azurin
Director, Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX)
SME : Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sustainable Business Models, and Entrepreneurial Finance & Valuation.
LinkedInBenjamin B. Azada
Exec. VP & COO, Converge Information & Communications Technology Solutions, Inc.
SME : Corporate Sustainability and ESG, Sustainability Reporting
LinkedInKiran Alla
Senior Fellow and Director
SME : Energy, Sustainability, C-suite Soft-skills training, Coaching and Mentoring, Financial Modelling, Services Marketing
LinkedInSantosh K Gurunath
Founder H2 Carbon Zero & Umagine
SME: Green hydrogen, Hydrogen supply-trade, Fuel Cells
LinkedInAkshay Gattu
Snr. Consultant - pManifold Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
SME : NZ Technologies Expert, Renewable Energy
LinkedInBhushan Khade
Snr. Consultant - pManifold Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
SME : Decarbonisation Technologies Expert, Carbon Market, Renewable Energy
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A comprehensive curriculum designed to build expertise across key sustainability domains
Program Course Modules
Climate Studies
Explore the science of climate change, related risks and economics
Decoding Climate Systems: Science & Economics
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
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
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
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
Investment in Your Future Leadership
A practical, industry-driven program designed to deliver long-term career growth - not just a certificate.
Typical International Sustainability Programs
~5 - 6× higher weekly cost
Typical Sustainability Programs of other IIMs
~1.5 - 2.3× higher weekly cost
Most cost - efficient per week program (Full Curriculum Access + Live Sessions & Recordings + Live Consulting Project + Alumni Network + IIM Kashipur Certification)
How To Apply For the Program
Fuel your career ambition with a world-class program on climate science, decarbonisation technologies, sustainable finance and circular economy.
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Start Your Application
Fill the form and pay the application fee(INR 1000 + GST)
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Online Screening
Interview call with the evACAD administration team
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Begin Your Journey
Admission confirmation and program fee payment
Application fee of INR 1000 + GST is non-refundable
Payment Options
Indian Learners
International Learners
Application Fee
INR 1000 + GST
USD 15
Admission Fee
INR 9,000 + GST
USD 120
Program Fee
INR 3,20,000 + GST
USD 4200
Program Features
- Full Curriculum Access
- Live Sessions & Recordings
- Live Consulting Project
- IIM Kashipur Certification
- College Immersion Session1
- Executive Alumni Status2
Pay in Easy Instalments
- Pay in 3 monthly equal instalments at no additional cost
- Or, pay monthly instalments3 over the course duration
- Or, opt for standard loan options from our lending partners
Corporate Nominations
- Company-sponsored enrolment for employees
- Special pricing for 3 or more nominations from the same organisation
- Certificate issued in the nominee’s name upon successful completion of the program
1Learners must travel to the campus on scheduled dates and arrange their travel, boarding, and lodging at their own expense.
2For Executive Alumni status, learners will be required to pay an additional charge of INR 10,000 + GST(USD 132) after the program is completed. Click here for benefits you will get as an Executive Alumni status
3Additional charges are applicable; please read the T&C document carefully.
Benefits as an Alumni
- 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.
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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