This program equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to design, implement, and evaluate climate accounting and sustainability reporting systems. Participants will explore climate risk disclosure, ESG materiality assessment, carbon accounting, and assurance practices aligned with international frameworks. The program directly supports SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by promoting transparency, accountability, and sustainable decision-making across industries.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory programs on sustainability and disclosure frameworks)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Climate Accounting and Disclosure | 1 Week | Online | Understand the fundamentals of climate risk reporting and carbon accounting | Climate finance literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Corporate & finance sectors |
| Overview of ESG Disclosure Standards | 1 Week | Online | Learn key ESG frameworks such as GRI, SASB, and TCFD | ESG reporting basics | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Corporate sustainability |
| Corporate Sustainability Reporting Essentials | 1 Week | Online | Understand the components of sustainability and CSR reports | Sustainability reporting | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Corporate communication |
| Climate and Carbon Data for Reporting | 1 Week | Online | Learn how to collect, validate, and analyze emission data | Data handling | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | ESG analytics |
| IFRS S2 and Climate Disclosure Standards | 1 Week | Online | Explore the IFRS S2 framework for climate-related disclosures | Regulatory awareness | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Financial & audit institutions |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied frameworks for sustainability reporting and disclosure compliance)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| ESG Disclosure Frameworks and Materiality Mapping | 2 Weeks | Online | Conduct ESG materiality analysis using global frameworks | Materiality analysis | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | ESG consulting |
| Corporate Sustainability and GRI Reporting | 2 Weeks | Online | Design sustainability reports in alignment with GRI Standards | GRI compliance | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Corporate CSR |
| TCFD and Climate Risk Reporting | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand climate-related risks and opportunities under TCFD guidelines | Risk evaluation | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | Climate finance |
| IFRS S2 and Financial Climate Disclosure | 2 Weeks | Online | Integrate climate data into financial disclosure frameworks | Disclosure strategy | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Corporate finance |
| Sustainability Metrics and Data Management | 2 Weeks | Online | Collect, manage, and analyze sustainability performance data | Data management | Simulation | ₹4,500 / $55 | ESG data analytics |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Comprehensive applied training for sustainability accounting professionals)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Climate Accounting and Carbon Auditing | 1 Month | Online | Master greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and emission auditing techniques | GHG quantification | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Sustainability audit |
| ESG Data Analytics and Reporting Systems | 1 Month | Online | Apply analytics tools for ESG and sustainability data management | Data visualization | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Data & ESG analytics |
| Integrated Sustainability and Financial Reporting | 1 Month | Online | Link sustainability KPIs with corporate financial reporting | Integrated reporting | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Accounting & finance |
| EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Compliance | 1 Month | Online | Learn the new EU sustainability disclosure standards | Policy compliance | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | EU regulatory markets |
| ESG Reporting Tools and Technologies | 1 Month | Online | Utilize digital tools for sustainability data collection and visualization | Software skills | Simulation | ₹7,000 / $85 | ESG technology |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional programs for ESG officers, auditors, and policy analysts)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Corporate Sustainability and Climate Accounting | 3 Months | Online | Learn advanced corporate GHG accounting and sustainability disclosure | GHG reporting | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Corporate ESG |
| ESG Disclosure, Regulation, and Assurance | 3 Months | Online | Study global ESG regulations and sustainability assurance practices | ESG auditing | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | ESG assurance |
| Climate Finance Reporting and Verification | 3 Months | Online | Connect climate risk with finance and carbon reporting frameworks | Financial analysis | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Finance & investment |
| Sustainability Accounting and Governance | 3 Months | Online | Develop ESG governance systems with measurable outcomes | Governance design | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Policy & compliance |
| Digital Solutions for ESG Data Reporting | 3 Months | Online | Leverage digital and AI-based platforms for ESG reporting | Data analytics | Simulation | ₹15,000 / $175 | ESG tech industry |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive advanced diploma for sustainability reporting professionals and policy experts)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Climate Accounting and ESG Reporting | 6 Months | Online | Gain mastery in climate accounting, disclosure, and sustainability reporting | Carbon accounting | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Corporate ESG |
| Diploma in Global Sustainability Reporting Standards | 6 Months | Online | Learn all major sustainability reporting systems (GRI, IFRS S2, TCFD, CSRD) | Regulatory analysis | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Policy and compliance |
| Diploma in ESG Assurance and Sustainability Audit | 6 Months | Online | Develop and apply sustainability audit and verification techniques | Audit & assurance | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Sustainability auditing |
| Diploma in Integrated and Impact Reporting | 6 Months | Online | Link sustainability, finance, and impact metrics into comprehensive reports | Integrated analysis | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Corporate governance |
| Diploma in Climate Risk, Data, and Disclosure Analytics | 6 Months | Online | Use data tools to assess and disclose climate risk for businesses | Data modelling | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Financial and ESG data markets |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Globally aligned with GRI, IFRS S2, TCFD, SASB, EU CSRD, and UN Global Compact
- Builds expertise in carbon accounting, disclosure compliance, and impact reporting
- Enables career opportunities in ESG reporting, corporate governance, and sustainability analytics
- Suitable for graduates and professionals from finance, corporate, public policy, and sustainability sectors
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities