Professional Certification in Sustainability Reporting (PCSR)

About the Programme

Sustainability reporting has become a strategic priority for organizations worldwide, driven by increasing investor expectations, regulatory requirements, ESG commitments, and stakeholder demands for transparency. Multinational corporations (MNCs) seek professionals who can prepare sustainability reports aligned with internationally recognized frameworks such as GRI, ISSB (IFRS S1 & S2), BRSR, TCFD, TNFD, CSRD, Integrated Reporting (<IR>), and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This intensive 5-day professional programme is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and hands-on skills in sustainability reporting, ESG disclosures, materiality assessment, stakeholder engagement, ESG data management, climate reporting, assurance readiness, and AI-enabled sustainability reporting tools. Through practical exercises, industry case studies, and reporting simulations, participants will develop competencies required for careers in sustainability, ESG consulting, corporate reporting, and responsible business management.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Sustainability, ESG and Global Reporting Landscape

• Fundamentals of Sustainability and ESG
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• ESG vs CSR
• Corporate Sustainability Strategy
• Climate Change and Net Zero
• ESG Investing and Sustainable Finance
• Global Sustainability Regulations
• Business Case for Sustainability Reporting

Module 2: Global Sustainability Reporting Standards

• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI 2021)
• IFRS Sustainability Standards (ISSB – S1 & S2)
• Integrated Reporting (<IR>) Framework
• Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)
• TCFD and TNFD Frameworks
• CDP Climate Disclosure
• European CSRD & ESRS Overview
• Mapping reporting frameworks

Module 3: ESG Data Management and Materiality Assessment

• ESG Metrics and KPI Development
• Environmental, Social & Governance Indicators
• Data Collection and Validation
• Materiality & Double Materiality Assessment
• Stakeholder Identification and Engagement
• ESG Performance Measurement
• ESG Benchmarking and Gap Analysis
• Preparing ESG Dashboards

Module 4: Practical Sustainability Reporting and Assurance

• Sustainability Report Preparation
• Report Structure and Disclosure Writing
• Climate & Carbon Reporting (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
• Sustainability Assurance Fundamentals
• ESG Audit and Internal Controls
• AI Applications in Sustainability Reporting
• ESG Reporting Software (Workiva, Power BI, SAP Sustainability, Microsoft Sustainability Manager)
• Practical Reporting Workshop

Module 5: Industry Applications, Case Studies and Future Trends

• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Sustainable Finance and ESG Ratings
• Biodiversity and Nature-related Reporting
• Human Rights & Social Impact Reporting
• Industry Case Studies (Manufacturing, Pharma, IT, Banking, FMCG, Energy)
• Capstone Sustainability Reporting Exercise
• Emerging Trends: AI, Digital ESG Reporting, Mandatory Disclosures
• Career Opportunities in Sustainability Reporting

Eligibility

• Graduates and Diploma Holders in Engineering, Science, Commerce, Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance, or allied disciplines
• ESG and Sustainability Professionals
• Environmental and CSR Professionals
• Internal Auditors and Management System Professionals
• Faculty Members, Researchers and Students
• Professionals involved in ESG, Sustainability, Corporate Reporting and Responsible Business

Programme Duration

5 Days

Programme Mode

• Online Live Training
• Classroom Training
• Corporate Training Programmes

Programme Deliverables

• Comprehensive Study Material
• Sustainability Reporting Templates
• GRI & BRSR Checklists
• ESG KPI and Materiality Templates
• Practical Reporting Exercises
• Industry Case Studies
• AI Tools Demonstration for ESG Reporting
• 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 Sustainability Reporting and ESG Disclosure by the Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India (IGMPI)

Future Career Opportunities

Participants may pursue roles such as:

• Sustainability Reporting Specialist
• ESG Analyst
• ESG Consultant
• Sustainability Consultant
• ESG Assurance Associate
• BRSR Reporting Specialist
• GRI Reporting Professional
• Climate Disclosure Specialist
• ESG Data Analyst
• Corporate Sustainability Manager
• Sustainability Strategy Consultant

Organizational Benefits

• Improved ESG reporting quality and compliance
• Readiness for GRI, ISSB, BRSR and CSRD requirements
• Enhanced stakeholder and investor confidence
• Stronger ESG governance and reporting systems
• Better climate and sustainability disclosures
• Support for Net Zero and ESG strategies
• Improved ESG ratings and global competitiveness

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 20^th Jul 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