Dr. Basanna Patagundi
Chief Learning Officer
Dr. Randhir Mishra
Chief Strategy Advisor
Mr. Prajeeth Sitherasenan
Head of Research
Mr. Satyadeep Rajan
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Harold Fernandes
Chief Operating Officer
‘Essentials of Sustainability’ covers the inception, evolution, and incorporation of sustainability in global development. It is a compilation of everything a novice needs to orient themselves in a world that is quickly adopting sustainability in all aspects of life: personal, organizational and societal. The course covers SDGs, MDGs, Climate Change and Sustainability for Business and Society.
A : Learners will know:
Role of the industrial revolution and its impact
Evolution of sustainable development
Global initiatives and bodies dealing with sustainable development
MDGs and SDGs for individuals, business, and society
Evolving practices in Sustainable Development
B : Learners will be able to:
Develop sustainability mindset to make conscious decisions
Weigh options to contribute to SDGs
Initiate sustainability culture
Simulate sustainable business model
Assess cultural practices and legacy for sustainability component and channel it into actions
This course aims to make the learner aware of the evolving view of financial activities and the inclusion of Sustainability as an aspect of financial decision making. The course introduces a few of the emerging tools in sustainable finance such as Sustainable Financial Modelling, Responsible Investment, and sustainable finance products.
A : Learners will know:
The meaning of sustainable finance and its scope
The economics of transitioning to a lower carbon future
Opportunities and challenges in financing green assets
Emerging emissions trading schemes
Green bonds
Role of stock exchanges
International developments in UNFCCC
B : Learners will be able to:
Understand and work in fields related to pricing carbon
Do risk assessment with reference to climate change
Understand and deal with climate risk disclosures
Deal with sustainable asset management
Understand insurance and its role in climate risk mitigation
The course deals with using sustainability to enhance marketing strategies and using it as a competitive advantage with branding, channels and pricing.
A : Learners will know:
Sustainable marketing, marketing environment, marketing strategy
Sustainable procurement
Sustainability as a competitive advantage
Value of branding, pricing channel strategies
Marketing communication strategies aimed at sustainability
B : Learners will be able to:
Identify and develop sustainable marketing plans
Make sustainable buying decisions
Assess product life cycle for sustainability
Incorporate sustainability in branding, pricing and channel strategies
Differentiate between green and sustainable marketing strategies
This course is intended to introduce key functions of human capital management and behavioral aspects which will help develop the culture of sustainability in organizations.
A : Learners will know:
Basics of Human capital management
Global demographic shifts that affect HCM
Models, practices and challenges of HRM
Basics and concepts of traditional and modern compensation management
An overview of Leadership styles, theories of motivations and perceptions
B : Learners will be able to:
Analyse and assess human capital requirements
Make predictions and projections for human capital requirements
Deal with restructuring and resizing of an organisation
Do performance appraisals using traditional and modern methods
This course introduces fundamental concepts in renewable energy. The course also emphasizes the economic implications of renewable energy, policies and challenges of transitioning to renewable energy. The learner will also get to understand energy management systems through the course.
A : Learners will know:
Fundamentals of Renewable Energy, consequences of using non-renewable energy sources
The economics of renewable energy and transitioning to use of renewable sources
Global Policies of renewable energy
Sources of renewable energy
Energy management systems and its implications
B : Learners will be able to:
Understand and analyse the economics of renewable energy with metrics
Weigh renewable energy alternatives and assess them for efficiency
Understand and plan for energy management programs
Implement transition to renewable energy sources systematically
This course introduces basic concepts in operations management and value chain. The learner will understand the significance of integrating sustainability in product/service design, supply chain management and other key operations areas.
A : Learners will know:
Basics of operations management and scope
Product and service design concepts and sustainable production
The importance of location in decision making
Supply Chain Management: Basics, Need and Strategies
How to develop product designs with sustainability mindset
B : Learners will be able to:
Basics of operations management and scope
Product and service design concepts and sustainable production
The importance of location in decision making
Supply Chain Management: Basics, Need and Strategies
How to develop product designs with sustainability mindset
This course introduces the concept of ESG (Environment, Social and Governance), its history, adoption and current practices globally. The learner will also understand the application, benefits and drawbacks of ESG from both a business and investment perspective.
A : Learners will know:
The fundamentals of ESG concept
ESG materiality assessment and ESG global frameworks
ESG Data and ESG rating agencies
ESG as a management tool
ESG as an investment tool
B : Learners will be able to:
Understand the three ESG factors, its global trends and practices including the key consideration for corporates and investors
Have an insight into the materiality assessments and various ESG reporting frameworks
Discern ESG data points and understand the role of ESG rating agencies
Implement ESG as a corporate management tool
Understand ESG as an investment tool
This course is intended to provide a strategic perspective of sustainability and how competitive advantage can be driven though policies and practices in sustainability and sustainable development.
A : Learners will know:
Basics and principles of leadership
The role of all stake holders of an organisation
The benefits of including sustainability mindset as a facet of leadership
Why sustainable innovation is essential to growing in the evolving market
B : Learners will be able to:
Assess business decisions for long term sustainability
Analyse and understand ESG metrics
Understand and consider the role of impact investing for the future of the organization and the world
Understand the role of governments and the need for ‘Systems Thinking’
Develop a plan for Purpose Driven Systematic Change
This course aims to make the learner aware of the Sustainability Reporting Standards. It discusses international policies for sustainability as well as those specific to India.
A : Learners will know:
The history and evolution of Sustainability Reporting policy
How sustainability reporting impacts organizations and the world
International Sustainability Policies
Policies and guidelines specific to India
B : Learners will be able to:
Analyse and understand the need for Sustainability Reporting standards
Create Reports for organisations that are in adherence to Sustainable policy
‘Essentials of Sustainability’ covers the inception, evolution, and incorporation of sustainability in global development. It is a compilation of everything a novice needs to orient themselves in a world that is quickly adopting sustainability in all aspects of life: personal, organizational and societal. The course covers SDGs, MDGs, Climate Change and Sustainability for Business and Society.
A : Learners will know:
Role of the industrial revolution and its impact
Evolution of sustainable development
Global initiatives and bodies dealing with sustainable development
MDGs and SDGs for individuals, business, and society
Evolving practices in Sustainable Development
B : Learners will be able to:
Develop sustainability mindset to make conscious decisions
Weigh options to contribute to SDGs
Initiate sustainability culture
Simulate sustainable business model
Assess cultural practices and legacy for sustainability component and channel it into actions
‘Essentials of Sustainability’ covers the inception, evolution, and incorporation of sustainability in global development. It is a compilation of everything a novice needs to orient themselves in a world that is quickly adopting sustainability in all aspects of life: personal, organizational and societal. The course covers SDGs, MDGs, Climate Change and Sustainability for Business and Society.
A : Learners will know:
Role of the industrial revolution and its impact
Evolution of sustainable development
Global initiatives and bodies dealing with sustainable development
MDGs and SDGs for individuals, business, and society
Evolving practices in Sustainable Development
B : Learners will be able to:
Develop sustainability mindset to make conscious decisions
Weigh options to contribute to SDGs
Initiate sustainability culture
Simulate sustainable business model
Assess cultural practices and legacy for sustainability component and channel it into actions
‘Essentials of Sustainability’ covers the inception, evolution, and incorporation of sustainability in global development. It is a compilation of everything a novice needs to orient themselves in a world that is quickly adopting sustainability in all aspects of life: personal, organizational and societal. The course covers SDGs, MDGs, Climate Change and Sustainability for Business and Society.
A : Learners will know:
Role of the industrial revolution and its impact
Evolution of sustainable development
Global initiatives and bodies dealing with sustainable development
MDGs and SDGs for individuals, business, and society
Evolving practices in Sustainable Development
B : Learners will be able to:
Develop sustainability mindset to make conscious decisions
Weigh options to contribute to SDGs
Initiate sustainability culture
Simulate sustainable business model
Assess cultural practices and legacy for sustainability component and channel it into actions
‘Essentials of Sustainability’ covers the inception, evolution, and incorporation of sustainability in global development. It is a compilation of everything a novice needs to orient themselves in a world that is quickly adopting sustainability in all aspects of life: personal, organizational and societal. The course covers SDGs, MDGs, Climate Change and Sustainability for Business and Society.
A : Learners will know:
Role of the industrial revolution and its impact
Evolution of sustainable development
Global initiatives and bodies dealing with sustainable development
MDGs and SDGs for individuals, business, and society
Evolving practices in Sustainable Development
B : Learners will be able to:
Develop sustainability mindset to make conscious decisions
Weigh options to contribute to SDGs
Initiate sustainability culture
Simulate sustainable business model
Assess cultural practices and legacy for sustainability component and channel it into actions
Chief Learning Officer
Chief Strategy Advisor
Head of Research
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer