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PG Executive Program in

Net Zero Strategy & Sustainability Leadership

For senior leaders shaping Net Zero and sustainability strategy
Eligible for, Working Professionals with 2+ yrs experience & 50% in Bachelor’s, or 5+ yrs experience with Diploma
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STARTS ON
May, 2026
DURATION
11 Months
LEARNING
Case Study based Learning
CERTIFICATION
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CAMPUS IMMERSSION
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Why Sustainability Matters Now

The green transformation is creating unprecedented career opportunities
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Growing Demand
79%  increase in green jobs
Organisations are rapidly hiring sustainability professionals to meet new regulations and stakeholder expectations.
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Net Zero Commitments
1.5K Orgs. with Net Zero Goals
Companies are pledging to reach carbon neutrality, creating demand for expertise in decarbonization strategies
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Green Finance Boom
$1.7Tn in sustainable investments
Investments in sustainable projects and green bonds are reaching record high
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ESG Integration
96% of S&P 500 publish ESG reports
Environmental, Social and Governance factors are becoming central to business strategy and reporting
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Corporate Transformation
85% of executives prioritize sustainability
Organisations are rapidly hiring sustainability professionals to meet new regulations and stakeholder expectations.
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Policy Changes
79% increase in green jobs
New regulations are forcing organizations to measure, report, and reduce their environmental impact

Academic Partner : IIM Kashipur

This program is delivered in academic partnership with IIM Kashipur, one of India’s leading management institutions known for its strong focus on sustainability, public policy, and responsible leadership.
Participants gain Executive Alumni Status of IIM Kashipur, unlocking access to the institute’s alumni network, academic ecosystem, and leadership community.
The program includes on-campus immersion at IIM Kashipur, offering direct engagement with distinguished faculty, peer learning with senior professionals, and exposure to the institute’s research-driven approach to Net Zero strategy, sustainability leadership, and energy transition.
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Why IIM Kashipur

  • Executive Alumni Status of IIM Kashipur
  • On-campus academic immersion
  • Renowned faculty with deep expertise in sustainability, policy, and strategy
  • Strong institutional focus on climate action, governance, and responsible business
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Our Trusted Industry Partners

We are collaborating with a diverse ecosystem of industry pioneers creating measurable impact & innovation
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Program Highlights

An advanced senior management program designed for professionals ready to accelerate climate action, unlock green opportunities and lead sustainability transitions at global scale

Transform Your Career While Transforming The World

Earn an IIM certificate that validates your expertise in energy transition & sustainable business practices and positions you as a Net Zero & Sustainability leader in your organization.
11 Months
Program Duration
IIM Kashipur Experience
2-days campus immersion
Flexible Learning
For Working Professinoals
Real-world Experience
Through cases & live projects
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Why apply to this Program?

This executive program in strategy and leadership is meant for climate and energy future leaders.
Diploma
Top-notch Certification - IIM Executive Alumni Status with certification from IIM Kashipur and evACAD
Project Management
Industry-relevant - Live Consulting Projects with industry, social enterprise or government organisations
Training
World-class Faculty - Taught by IIM faculty, pManifold, evACAD and other Industry experts
Worldwide Location
Global Network - Peer learning and networking with like-minded professionals across industries and geographies
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Innovation Mindset - Develop skills to drive innovation for sustainability & net zero transition within your organization
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Career Advancement - Become a New Energy and Sustainability Champion at your organisation
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Program Curriculum

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

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Climate Studies
Explore the science of climate change, related risks and economics
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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
Strategising CleanTech Businesses: Go-To-Market, Operations & Growth
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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
Developing Practical Net Zero Pathways and Policies: Driving Demand & Supply
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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: Change Management & Reporting
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-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

Skills You Will Gain

Acquire industry-critical knowledge, leadership skills and management frameworks that will help you in your career growth
Strategic thinking and leadership qualities for Net Zero transitions and developing the pathway
Climate risk and opportunity assessment
ESG integration and reporting for corporations
Structuring of Green Finance and climate investment deals
Digital dexterity in sustainability tools and methodogies
Business model innovation and design thinking using data-based decision making

Campus Immersion & Live Consulting Project (LCP)

2-Day On-Campus Immersion at IIM Kashipur

Participants take part in a 2-day on-campus immersion at IIM Kashipur, focused on Net Zero strategy, sustainability leadership, and energy transition. The immersion features classroom sessions with IIM faculty, peer learning with senior professionals, and structured discussions that deepen strategic thinking while strengthening executive alumni engagement.
This combined campus immersion + Live Consulting Project ensures participants graduate not only with conceptual mastery, but with real-world credibility, executive exposure, and portfolio-ready experience, aligned with the expectations of leadership roles in sustainability and the Net Zero economy.
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Live Consulting Project (LCP): Real-World Net Zero Application

How your learning journey is organized
The Live  Consulting Project (LCP) is a core experiential pillar that enables participants to apply strategy, finance, ESG, policy, and technology frameworks to real sustainability and Net Zero challenges. Delivered over the final 6–8 weeks, learners work in cross-functional teams (3–5 members) with faculty mentorship and industry interaction to produce consulting-grade deliverables.

Project Scope Includes
Real business, policy, or investment problems linked to climate action, Net Zero, ESG, energy transition, and circular economy
Industry-sponsored, institutionally validated, or data-driven simulated projects
Outputs such as decarbonisation roadmaps, feasibility studies, financial or carbon models, ESG dashboards, and strategic advisory reports

Industry-Valued Certificate from IIM Kashipur

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Awarded in association with IIM Kashipur, this certificate recognises successful completion of program coursework and the Live Consulting Project, validating applied expertise in Net Zero, sustainability, and energy transition leadership.
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Our Expert Trainers

Learn from industry experts and IIM Faculty with  ~15+ years of experience pushing the boundaries of research and corporate excellence in the fields of e-Mobility, Net Zero transition and  sustainability
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
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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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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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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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Who should Apply?

Ideal for professionals seeking to transition into sustainability roles, enhance their leadership capabilities, or drive net zero initiatives within their organizations
Who Should Attend
Mid-level to senior-level professionals, currently practising or intending to transition into sustainability roles.
Professionals across sectors such as consulting, automotive, mining, energy, supply chain, urban planning, IT, agribusiness, agritech, Cleantech manufacturing, financial institutions, transportation, etc.
Entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and change-makers in energy transition, ESG, and climate finance.
Professionals seeking to future-proof their careers in sustainability and Net Zero strategy
Eligibility Criteria
Graduation or equivalent degree from a recognized University or Institute with at least 50% or equivalent CGPA
2+ years of work experience with relevant industry or social sector or government organisation.
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Diploma holder with 5+ years of relevant experience can also apply
* Please note that the eligibility criteria may be relaxed in case the candidate is nominated by a corporate organisation in lieu of relevant experience in related domain.
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Program Fees and Payment Options

Invest in your future with flexible payment plans

Program Fees
(excl. Taxes)

₹ 3,30,000
What's included
Full Curriculum Access
All modules, materials and resources for the program
Live & Pre-recorded Lectures
Weekly sessions with faculty and guest speakers
Live Consulting Project
Guidance & feedback on your live project with industry
Certification
Joint certification from IIM Kashipur and evACAD
Alumni Network
Lifetime access to Alumni community of IIM Kashipur
Payment Options
Pay the full program fee upfront and receive a 5% discount. You can also choose from various payment options from our financing partners.
Pay in 3 monthly equal installments starting from Sep 2025 at no additional cost
Choose to pay monthly installments over the duration of course at a small additional charge
Opt for convenient standard loan options from lending partners to cover your education expenses
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How To Apply For PG Executive Program - Net Zero & Sustainability

Fuel your career ambition with world-class program on climate science, decarbonisation technologies, sustainable finance and circular economy.
Admission Process:
Start your Application
Fill the Form & Pay Application Fee (INR 1000/-) + GST
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Admission confirmation and fee payment
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Corporate Training For Positive Impact

Enable your leadership teams and mid-to-senior managers with the skills to manage climate risks, meet evolving disclosure requirements, and capture new market opportunities. Sponsoring employees for this executive certificate program strengthens your in-house capability, reduces reliance on external consultants, and ensures sustained delivery of your sustainability commitments. Employee nominations also enhance talent retention and position your organisation as a recognised leader in the Net Zero transition.
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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 duration is On average, 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.11 months, featuring live online sessions, weekend interactions, self-paced content, and a 2-day mandatory campus immersion at IIM Kashipur.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

Yes. Upon successful completion, participants receive a Joint PG Executive Certificate in Net Zero Strategy and Sustainability Leadership from IIM Kashipur and evACAD—widely recognized in ESG, cleantech, and energy sectors.

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

Graduates of this program are 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 projectsAdvance 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?

Absolutely. 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 residential immersion 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 installment options to ease the payment process. Additionally, corporate-sponsored nominations are welcome and often covered by employers under L&D or CSR budgets.

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