Professional Certification in Green Supply Chain (PGSC)

Green Supply Chain (GSC) integrates environmental thinking into traditional supply chain management, encompassing product design, material sourcing and selection, manufacturing processes, delivery of the final product to consumers, and end-of-life management of the product after its useful life. With increasing environmental regulations, stakeholder expectations, and climate change pressures, organizations across agriculture, food processing, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and manufacturing sectors are actively transitioning toward greener, more sustainable supply chains.

Conventional supply chains have largely followed linear models characterized by high resource consumption, excessive packaging, inefficient logistics, and significant waste generation. These practices contribute to carbon emissions, biodiversity loss, water depletion, and environmental degradation. In contrast, green supply chains adopt circular economy principles that emphasize resource efficiency, waste minimization, reuse, recycling, and responsible sourcing.

This programme highlights the strategic, operational, and technological dimensions of green supply chain, covering sustainable procurement, eco-design, green logistics, low-carbon transportation, supplier sustainability assessment, lifecycle analysis, and reverse logistics. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how environmental sustainability can be aligned with cost efficiency, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and long-term business competitiveness.

The course emphasizes real-world applications, policy frameworks, and emerging global best practices that enable organizations to transform their supply chains into resilient, transparent, and environmentally responsible systems.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Fundamentals of Green Supply Chain

• Evolution of supply chain
• Concepts and principles of GSCM
• Drivers for green supply chains: regulatory, market, and societal
• Environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability
• Green vs. conventional supply chains

Module 2: Sustainable Procurement and Green Sourcing

• Environmentally responsible supplier selection
• Green purchasing policies and standards
• Supplier sustainability audits and scorecards
• Ethical sourcing and traceability
• Sustainable raw material in agri-food and allied sectors

Module 3: Green Manufacturing, Packaging, and Process Optimization

• Cleaner production technologies
• Resource-efficient manufacturing systems
• Sustainable packaging materials and innovations
• Waste reduction at source
• Integration of ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ESG frameworks

Module 4: Green Logistics and Low-Carbon Transportation

• Sustainable transportation strategies
• Route optimization and fuel efficiency
• Cold chain sustainability
• Warehouse energy management
• Carbon footprint measurement and reduction

Module 5: Reverse Logistics and Circular Supply Chains

• Product return systems
• Recycling, remanufacturing, and refurbishing
• End-of-life product management
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
• Circular economy models in supply chains

Module 6: Digitalization and Innovation in Green Supply Chains

• Role of AI, IoT, and blockchain
• Supply chain transparency and traceability
• Smart logistics and predictive analytics
• Digital monitoring of environmental performance
• Industry 4.0 applications

Module 7: Policies, Regulations, and Global Sustainability Standards

• Indian environmental and logistics regulations
• Government of India initiatives supporting green supply chains
• Global frameworks: SDGs, GRI, ESG, CDP
• Corporate sustainability reporting
• Compliance and risk management

Module 8: Case Studies and Industry Best Practices

• Green supply chains in agriculture and food processing
• FMCG and pharmaceutical sector examples
• Startup-led innovations
• Cost–benefit analysis of GSCM adoption
• Lessons learned and future trends 

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certification Programmes.

Programme Duration

The duration of the training is 4 days.

Programme Mode

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

Programme Deliverables

• Comprehensive study material for all modules in soft copy, aligned with current industry requirements
• Interactive online live sessions with expert faculty
• Industry-oriented explanations supported by real-world examples
• Participant feedback collected after each module
• All training and learning sessions conducted in English

Assessment & Certification

An online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme. Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the Professional Certification in Green Supply Chain by the Centre for Environmental Health and Safety, IGMPI.

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

The Institute actively supports career development through its placement assistance initiatives. The dedicated placement cell, comprising senior HR professionals and talent acquisition experts, maintains strong industry linkages across manufacturing, agri-food, logistics, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, sustainability consulting, and environmental services sectors.

Support includes:

• Resume development
• Interview preparation
• Mock interviews
• Career guidance and industry exposure

Future Career Prospects

The Professional Certification in Green Supply Chain prepares participants for rapidly growing sustainability-driven roles across industries. Graduates may explore opportunities such as:

• Green Supply Chain Manager
• Sustainability Coordinator
• Procurement Sustainability Analyst
• ESG & Compliance Officer
• Logistics Optimization Specialist
• Circular Economy Consultant
• Environmental Analyst
• Operations & Sustainability Auditor

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 13^th Jan 2026.

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