Prospectus

The Centre for Environmental Health and Safety (CEHS) which has been set up under the aegis of IGMPI - an autonomous Institute recognised by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of Education, Government of India and licensed and certified by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018. ), is focused on advancing professional education, skill development and awareness in the interconnected fields of environment, occupational health, safety and sustainability. The Centre aims to support individuals and organisations in understanding and responding to the environmental and workplace challenges emerging from rapid industrialisation, urbanisation, technological development and climate change.

Today, environmental protection and workplace safety are no longer viewed as separate organisational responsibilities. Businesses and institutions are increasingly expected to create safe and healthy workplaces, manage environmental impacts, use resources responsibly, comply with applicable requirements and integrate sustainability into decision-making. CEHS seeks to contribute to this transition by developing professionals who can understand these interconnected challenges and apply their knowledge in practical settings.

Through its academic and professional programmes, CEHS provides opportunities for graduates, working professionals, environmental practitioners, safety professionals, engineers, managers and individuals seeking to develop specialised competencies. The Centre's programmes are designed to support both career development and continuous professional learning in areas that are increasingly important across industries and sectors.

CEHS offers programmes covering a broad range of contemporary subjects, including Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Safety Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Law and Policy, ESG, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Waste Management, Renewable Energy, Life Cycle Assessment, Circular Economy, Carbon Management, Behaviour-Based Safety and AI and Data for Environmental Sustainability. This multidisciplinary approach reflects the changing nature of environmental and safety responsibilities in modern organisations.

A key focus of CEHS is to make professional learning practical, relevant and connected to real-world situations. Learning is supported through contemporary examples, case studies, industry practices, regulatory developments, applied concepts and discussions around emerging environmental and occupational challenges. The objective is not simply to provide information, but to help learners develop the ability to analyse problems, assess risks, understand regulatory and organisational requirements and identify practical solutions.

The Centre also recognises the importance of developing a strong culture of prevention. Effective environmental and safety management begins with awareness but requires much more than compliance alone. It involves responsible leadership, informed decision-making, risk identification, employee participation, resource efficiency and a commitment to continual improvement. CEHS promotes these principles through its professional learning initiatives and encourages learners to look at environmental and safety challenges from both technical and organisational perspectives.

As sustainability continues to influence business strategies and public policy, professionals are increasingly required to understand areas such as climate resilience, ESG, resource efficiency, circular economy, environmental governance, sustainable production and responsible risk management. CEHS seeks to keep its learning portfolio responsive to these changing requirements and emerging areas of professional practice.

The Centre also places importance on continuous learning and professional upskilling. Environmental regulations, technologies, standards, workplace practices and sustainability expectations continue to evolve. CEHS therefore aims to provide learners with opportunities to update their knowledge, strengthen their professional capabilities and remain prepared for changing responsibilities within their respective fields.

CEHS brings together the perspectives of environmental management, occupational health and safety, sustainability, regulatory awareness and professional development. This integrated approach reflects the understanding that healthy people, safe workplaces, responsible organisations and a healthy environment are closely connected.

Our Commitment

At CEHS, our commitment is to promote knowledge that can be applied, skills that can create impact and learning that remains relevant to changing professional needs. We strive to support the development of capable professionals who can contribute to safer workplaces, better environmental management, responsible organisational practices and sustainable development.

We believe that meaningful progress is achieved when economic development goes hand in hand with environmental responsibility, human well-being and safety. Through education, professional training and continuous skill development, CEHS aims to contribute to a workforce that is better prepared to address today's challenges and shape a safer, healthier and more sustainable future.

The Post Graduate and Executive Diploma programmes of IGMPI in Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Public Health, Nanotechnology, Hospital Management, Product Management, Sales and Marketing Management, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Coding have been duly assessed and approved by Quality Council of India, Government of India based on fulfillment of QCI's following criteria:

    1. Course Content
    2. Course Design
    3. Course Material
    4. Instructors
    5. Class size & Attendance
    6. Facilities
    7. Evaluation of Students
    8. Written Examination
    9. Certificate

IGMPI is also approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (FSSAI ID: TPINS18). IGMPI® is licensed by Department of Food Safety & Drug Administration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and registered under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

IGMPI is also approved by Sector Skills Council under National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) setup by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt of India (TC ID:TC342267).

IGMPI has been conferred with the prestigious "BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) AWARD OF HONOUR 2023". QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI) has also conferred IGMPI with D.L. SHAH NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD, Certificate of Merit & ASSOCHAM has conferred IGMPI with the Services Excellence Award based on excellence of its services to the students and training participants.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO). India started taking part in IEC from 1911 and subsequently the then Indian Standards Institution (now BIS) took over the responsibility of Indian National Committee of IEC(INC-IEC) in 1949. Since then the INC-IEC is actively participating in the activities of the IEC both at the policy level and technical work and carrying out the responsibilities as member body of IEC Council. India is a member in Standards Management Board (SMB) of IEC since 2015.BIS has also signed Bilateral Cooperation Agreements (BCA)/Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with the National Standards Bodies of several countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, European Union , Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordon, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Slovakia, Slovenia, Suriname, USA, UAE, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Bhutan, Brazil, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification. NABCB is also a Full Member of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) as well as signatory to its MRAs for Inspection.

Corporate sustainability has become an essential component of business strategy as organisations respond to climate risks, ESG expectations, carbon-reduction targets, supply-chain challenges, and evolving regulatory requirements. Businesses increasingly need professionals who can integrate environmental responsibility, social performance, governance, and carbon management into their operations and long-term decision-making.

This programme integrates Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon Accounting, Decarbonisation, and Sustainability Performance Management to develop a practical understanding of organisational sustainability. It focuses on measuring ESG performance, managing greenhouse gas emissions, implementing carbon-reduction strategies, strengthening sustainability governance, and integrating responsible practices into business operations.

The programme combines industry-oriented learning, emerging sustainability frameworks, practical assessment tools, and corporate case studies to equip participants with the knowledge required to support ESG implementation, corporate climate action, and sustainable business transformation.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Corporate Sustainability Strategy, ESG Integration & Business Transformation

• Corporate sustainability principles and business integration
• ESG strategy development and organisational sustainability goals
• ESG materiality and stakeholder prioritisation
• Sustainability targets, performance indicators, and roadmaps
• Integrating ESG into corporate decision-making

Module 2: Carbon Accounting, GHG Inventories & Corporate Emissions Management

• Greenhouse gas accounting principles and GHG Protocol
• Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions assessment
• Organisational carbon-footprint assessment, calculation methods, and emission factors
• Carbon-footprint baselines, data quality, and emissions hotspot identification
• Carbon-footprint documentation, GHG inventories, and emissions reporting

Module 3: ESG Reporting, Disclosure Standards & Sustainability Performance

• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
• India's Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework
• ESG and carbon-footprint indicators, targets, and performance benchmarking
• Sustainability and carbon-footprint data collection, disclosure, and evidence management
• ESG ratings, reporting challenges, and greenwashing prevention

Module 4: Corporate Decarbonisation, Net-Zero Strategy & Carbon Reduction

• Corporate carbon-footprint reduction pathways and target setting
• Net-zero transition planning and decarbonisation roadmaps
• Renewable electricity, electrification, and energy efficiency
• Scope 3 reduction strategies and supplier engagement
• Carbon credits, offsets, and carbon-market fundamentals in corporate strategy

Module 5: Sustainable Operations, Resource Efficiency & Environmental Performance

• ESG integration into manufacturing and service operations
• Energy, water, and material productivity for reducing operational carbon footprints
• Cleaner production and pollution prevention
• Waste minimisation and circular resource management
• Environmental performance indicators and operational improvement

Module 6: Climate Risk, ESG Risk Management & Business Resilience

• Physical and transition climate risks
• Climate-related financial and operational exposure
• Climate scenario analysis and resilience planning
• ESG risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Business continuity and climate adaptation strategies

Module 7: Sustainable Supply Chains, Responsible Sourcing & Social ESG

• ESG due diligence and supplier sustainability assessment
• Responsible procurement and supply-chain traceability
• Human rights, labour standards, and workplace inclusion
• Occupational health, safety, and employee well-being
• Supply-chain carbon-footprint assessment, reduction, and supplier performance monitoring

Module 8: ESG Governance, Sustainable Finance & Corporate Accountability

• ESG governance structures and management responsibilities
• Board oversight, ethics, transparency, and accountability
• Green finance, transition finance, and sustainability-linked financing
• ESG investment considerations and sustainability-related financial risks
• Internal controls, assurance readiness, and anti-greenwashing practices

Module 9: Life Cycle Assessment, Circular Economy & Product Carbon Management

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) principles and applications
• Product carbon-footprint calculation, lifecycle emissions, and product-level hotspots
• Sustainable product design and packaging optimisation
• Circular economy, material recovery, and extended producer responsibility
• Product sustainability assessment and lifecycle improvement

Module 10: Sustainability Analytics, Digital Tools & ESG Data Management

• ESG data collection, validation, and quality assurance
• Carbon-footprint calculation tools, emission factors, and GHG accounting spreadsheets
• Sustainability dashboards and performance visualisation
• Digital monitoring and AI-assisted sustainability analytics
• ESG benchmarking, data governance, and performance tracking

Module 11: Carbon Markets, Climate Finance & Corporate Transition Mechanisms

• Voluntary and compliance carbon-market fundamentals
• India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and evolving carbon-market framework
• Paris Agreement Article 6 and international cooperation mechanisms
• Carbon-credit integrity, additionality, permanence, and verification
• Corporate use of carbon credits within credible emissions-reduction strategies

Module 12: Industry Based Case Study

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.

Professionals from ESG, sustainability, EHS, carbon management, energy, manufacturing, finance, consulting, CSR, and environmental management are encouraged to apply. Research scholars, academicians, and professionals from government and development organisations are also eligible.

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

• Comprehensive study material aligned with current industry practices
• Expert-led sessions on corporate sustainability, ESG, and carbon management
• Practical case studies and sustainability assessment exercises
• ESG reporting, organisational and product carbon-footprint calculation assignments
• Corporate decarbonisation and sustainability planning tools

All sessions will be conducted in English.

Assessment & Certification

• Module-based assignments and case studies
• ESG and carbon-accounting practical exercises
• End-term examination and viva

Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma / Executive Diploma in Corporate Sustainability, ESG & Carbon Management.

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, Undergraduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certification 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 may explore career opportunities such as:

• ESG Analyst
• Corporate Sustainability Executive
• Carbon Accounting Associate
• Carbon Management Analyst
• Decarbonisation Project Associate
• ESG Reporting Specialist
• Climate Risk Analyst
• Sustainable Supply Chain Analyst
• Sustainability Consultant
• Carbon Markets Analyst