This program builds deep capacity in carbon footprint measurement, verification, and disclosure — essential for organizations transitioning toward net-zero emissions. It aligns with STRATI’s sustainability mission to promote transparent reporting, ESG compliance, and evidence-based climate governance. Target audience includes graduates, sustainability managers, accountants, auditors, ESG professionals, policymakers, corporate leaders, and researchers. It aims to develop competencies in carbon accounting and verification standards, strengthen knowledge of GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, and CDP frameworks, equip participants to design, audit, and report credible carbon management systems.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Carbon Accounting and Footprinting | 1 Week | Online | Understand GHG accounting principles and emission scopes (1, 2, and 3) | Carbon measurement, data interpretation | Quiz + case | ₹2,500 / $30 | ESG, sustainability, audit readiness |
| Principles of Carbon Auditing and Verification | 1 Week | Online | Learn key auditing methods for carbon data and performance | Data verification, audit protocols | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Auditing, consulting, corporate compliance |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| GHG Protocols, Standards, and Reporting Frameworks | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, CDP, and TCFD disclosure requirements | Framework mapping, compliance evaluation | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Policy, corporate reporting |
| Carbon Performance Auditing and Internal Control Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Build audit systems aligned with ESG reporting and sustainability assurance | Audit planning, carbon metrics | Practical exercise | ₹3,500 / $40 | Sustainability assurance, ESG management |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Corporate Carbon Disclosure and ESG Reporting | 1 Month | Online | Learn frameworks for sustainability and carbon-related reporting | ESG disclosure, integrated reporting | Case study | ₹6,000 / $70 | ESG, investor relations |
| Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Supply Chain Carbon Management | 1 Month | Online | Understand carbon footprints across product life cycles and value chains | LCA tools, carbon inventory | Capstone project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Manufacturing, logistics, SCM sustainability |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Carbon Accounting and Reporting for Financial Institutions | 3 Months | Online | Examine methodologies for portfolio carbon accounting and financed emissions | Financial risk assessment, climate reporting | Project + viva | ₹12,000 / $140 | Banks, financial institutions, ESG investors |
| Advanced Carbon Auditing and Verification Techniques | 3 Months | Online | Apply professional auditing standards for verification and certification | Technical audit, report validation | Capstone + presentation | ₹12,000 / $140 | Auditing firms, sustainability consultancies |
- Six-Month Diploma Course
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Carbon Accounting, Auditing, and ESG Reporting | 6 Months | Online | Comprehensive training in accounting, verification, and sustainability reporting systems | ESG analytics, compliance design, climate assurance | Capstone + viva | ₹25,000 / $300 | ESG assurance, consulting, corporate sustainability |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Career Pathways:
- Carbon Auditor
- ESG Reporting Analyst
- Sustainability Consultant
- Climate Risk Officer
- Built on ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, and CDP methodologies
- Focuses on corporate carbon disclosure and assurance practices
- Encourages data-driven carbon management systems
- Trains professionals to align corporate sustainability goals with national and international carbon frameworks
- Ideal for graduates, public servants, researchers, and policy practitioners
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities