Professional Certification in Environmental Social and Governance (PCESG)

About the Programme

An ESG Professional play a pivotal role in driving corporate sustainability and enabling meaningful organizational change. The programme focuses on the three pillars of sustainability—People, Planet and Profit—with emphasis on building the knowledge and capabilities required to advance the organization’s ESG agenda.

This 5-day intensive programme is designed for ESG professionals and executives seeking to strengthen their understanding of ESG principles, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute effectively to sustainable business transformation. A key component of the training will focus on ESG audits and assurance. Participants will learn how to plan, execute, manage and conclude ESG audits in alignment with internationally recognized principles and frameworks, including the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and other relevant ESG standards.

By the end of the five-day programme, participants will have developed a practical ESG toolkit to support sustainable change, responsible business practices, environmental stewardship and continuous organizational improvement. The programme is designed not only to enhance professional capabilities and career pathways but also to empower participants to become effective change makers in the field of corporate sustainability.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Foundations of ESG: Importance, Evolution, and Strategic Objectives

Module 2: Ecological Systems and Environmental Dynamics

Module 3: Stakeholder Engagement, Peer Review, and ESG Gap Assessment

Module 4: ESG Metrics, Scope Emissions, and Global Disclosure Frameworks

Module 5: Life Cycle Thinking and Product Sustainability

Module 6: Integrated Impact Assessment: Tools and Approaches

Module 7: Double Materiality and ESG Prioritization

Module 8: ESG Policy Landscape, Legal Frameworks, and Global Compliance

Module 9: ESG and Sustainability Reporting

Module 10: Sectoral Case Studies

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

5 days

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

• ESG Assessment & Audit Templates
• ESG KPI and Materiality Templates
• Sustainability & ESG Reporting Guidelines
• Practical ESG Exercises
• Industry-Based Case Studies
• Soft Copies of Training Resources
• Participant Evaluation & Feedback

Assessment & Certification

Participants will undergo a final assessment comprising practical exercises and a knowledge evaluation. Successful participants will be awarded the:

Professional Certification in Environmental, Social and Governance (5 days) by the Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India (IGMPI)

Future Career Opportunities

Participants may pursue roles such as:

• ESG Executive
• ESG Analyst
• ESG Consultant
• Sustainability Specialist
• ESG Audit Associate
• Sustainability Reporting Professional
• ESG Data Analyst
• Climate & Carbon Management Specialist
• Corporate Sustainability Manager
• ESG Strategy Consultant

Organizational Benefits

• Strengthened ESG governance and processes
• Improved environmental and social performance
• Better ESG data collection and impact assessment
• Enhanced readiness for ESG audits and reporting
• Support for low-carbon and Net Zero initiatives
• Improved stakeholder and investor confidence
• Stronger sustainability culture and responsible business practices
• Enhanced ESG performance and competitiveness

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Apply Online

Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 27^th Aug 2026.

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
18001031071 (Toll Free -9:00 am to 5:30 pm IST-except on Central Government holidays)/ info@igmpi.ac.in