Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Business Sustainability (PGDBS/EDBS)

In an era defined by climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequality, the ability to integrate sustainability into core business practices is no longer optional—it's essential. The Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Business Sustainability equips professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers with the strategic, operational, and analytical tools needed to lead the transition to a sustainable economy.

This interdisciplinary program blends core management principles with cutting-edge sustainability frameworks, such as ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), circular economy, sustainable finance, and climate resilience. With a systems-thinking approach, learners explore how environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical governance intersect with innovation and profitability. Delivered through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, industry interactions, and a capstone project, the course empowers participants to drive meaningful impact in business, policy, and society.

Whether you're leading sustainability initiatives in a corporate setting or designing social enterprise models, this diploma offers a robust foundation to become a catalyst for responsible and resilient change.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Principles of Management

• Core Components of a Company – Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Human Resources, etc.
• Understand core managerial functions, planning, leadership, and organizational dynamics.
• Understanding how organisations interact with sustainability as a principle.
• Sustainability as a business principle- what it adds to the business

Module 2: Fundamentals of Business Risk

• What is Risk
• Types of Business Risk
• Climate change as a source of Risk
• Managing Climate induced Risk for businesses

Module 3: Fundamentals of Sustainability Management

• Triple Bottom Line, Circular Economy, and ESG basics
• Systems thinking in ecology and business
• Planetary boundaries and ecological footprints
• Evolution from philanthropy to impact-driven models

Module 4: Environmental & Social Governance (ESG) Frameworks

• ESG standards: GRI, SASB, TCFD, BRSR, IFRS S1 and S2
• Materiality and disclosure practices
• Sustainability reporting formats

Module 5: Sustainable Finance & Green Investment

• Green bonds, carbon markets, climate finance
• Blended finance and impact investing
• ESG ratings and risk metrics
• Scenario planning and portfolio design

Module 6: Environmental Assessments

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methods and use
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes

Module 7: Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management

• Circular supply chains and procurement
• GHG Emissions Fundamentals
• Waste hierarchy and resource use

Module 8: Innovation & Green Technology

• Clean tech in energy, water, and waste
• GIS, IoT, and AI in sustainability
• Sustainable product and tech adoption

Module 9: Policy, Law & Sustainable Governance

• Key environmental laws and compliance structures in the Indian and global context

Module 10: Climate Adaptation & Resilience

• Nature-based and community-led adaptation
• Case Studies

Module 11: Social Sustainability & Just Transition

• What is a Just Transition
• Equity, inclusion, and gender frameworks
• Labour transition and social protections

Module 12: Corporate Strategy & Leadership for Sustainability

• ESG and CSR in business strategy
• Corporate governance, ethics, and sustainability-oriented HR practices
• Creating a sustainability-oriented image for your brand

Module 13: Industry Best Practices & Case Studies

• Analyse sector-specific sustainability models and real-world implementation cases.

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the PG diploma programme is 12 months and maximum is 24 months. The minimum duration to complete the executive diploma programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants
• Online Live Classes/Part-time for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English

Examination and Certification

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/ Executive Diploma in Business Sustainability by Centre for Environmental Health and Safety, IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

Graduates of this program are well-positioned for roles such as sustainability manager, ESG analyst, CSR lead, and green supply chain specialist across leading organizations like Tata Group, Infosys, Wipro, Mahindra & Mahindra, Aditya Birla Group, and ITC. Opportunities also span global firms such as EY, KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, and impact-focused institutions like the UNDP, World Bank, and GIZ. Careers in sustainable finance, climate risk, policy advisory, and clean tech entrepreneurship are also rapidly growing. With sustainability becoming central to corporate and policy agendas, demand for skilled professionals in this space is accelerating across sectors.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 17^th Aug 2026.

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