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.

About the Programme

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) quantification, reporting, verification, and validation have become critical components of corporate sustainability, ESG reporting, carbon neutrality commitments, climate risk management, and regulatory compliance. Organizations worldwide are increasingly required to demonstrate the accuracy and credibility of their greenhouse gas inventories, carbon footprint assessments, and emission reduction claims.

The ISO 14064 series provides internationally recognized requirements and guidance for quantifying, monitoring, reporting, validating, and verifying greenhouse gas emissions and removals. ISO 14064-1 focuses on organizational GHG inventories, ISO 14064-2 addresses project-level emission reductions and removals, while ISO 14064-3 provides principles and requirements for verification and validation activities.

This programme is designed to develop competent GHG Lead Verifiers capable of conducting independent verification and validation of greenhouse gas assertions in accordance with ISO 14064, ISO 14065, ISO 14066, and international best practices. The programme combines theoretical concepts, practical verification exercises, case studies, audit simulations, and reporting methodologies to prepare participants for professional roles in carbon management, sustainability assurance, ESG reporting, and climate governance.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Climate Change, Carbon Management and GHG Accounting Fundamentals

• Fundamentals of climate change science
• Greenhouse effect and global warming
• Major greenhouse gases and their characteristics
• Global Warming Potential (GWP)
• Carbon cycle and climate systems
• International climate agreements and frameworks
• Net Zero, Carbon Neutrality and Decarbonization
• Role of GHG accounting in sustainability and ESG
• Introduction to organizational carbon footprints
• Business benefits of GHG management

Module 2: ISO 14064 Standards and GHG Reporting Frameworks

• Overview of the ISO 14064 series
• ISO 14064-1: Organizational GHG inventories
• ISO 14064-2: Project-level GHG accounting
• ISO 14064-3: Verification and validation requirements
• Relationship with ISO 14065 and ISO 14066
• GHG Protocol Corporate Standard
• Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions
• Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Guidelines
• ESG reporting and carbon disclosure frameworks
• Regulatory drivers for GHG reporting

Module 3: Organizational GHG Inventory Development

• Organizational and operational boundaries
• Equity share and control approaches
• Identification of emission sources and sinks
• Direct and indirect emissions
• Activity data collection methodologies
• Emission factors and calculation methods
• Quantification of GHG emissions and removals
• Base year selection and recalculation procedures
• Data quality management systems
• Inventory documentation requirements

Module 4: GHG Quantification, Monitoring and Uncertainty Assessment

• Quantification methodologies
• Monitoring plans and procedures
• Data management systems
• Measurement versus estimation approaches
• Sampling techniques
• Data validation and verification checks
• Uncertainty assessment methods
• Materiality assessment
• Risk identification and evaluation
• Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)

Module 5: ISO 14064-2 Project-Based GHG Accounting

• Principles of project-level GHG accounting
• Emission reduction and removal projects
• Renewable energy projects
• Energy efficiency projects
• Carbon sequestration and forestry projects
• Baseline scenario development
• Additionality assessment
• Leakage assessment
• Project monitoring requirements
• Project documentation and reporting

Module 6: ISO 14064-3 Verification and Validation Principles

• Fundamentals of validation and verification
• Verification principles and ethics
• Independence and impartiality
• Professional judgment
• Evidence-based verification
• Verification criteria and objectives
• Validation versus verification
• Verification levels and assurance requirements
• Materiality and significance determination
• Verification planning process

Module 7: GHG Verification Process and Audit Techniques

• Verification planning and preparation
• Risk-based verification approach
• Sampling methodologies
• Interviewing techniques
• Site assessment and field verification
• Collection and evaluation of evidence
• Identification of nonconformities

Module 8: Verification Reporting, Lead Verifier Competencies and Case Studies

• Preparation of verification statements
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Conflict resolution during audits
• Accreditation requirements under ISO 14065
• Competence requirements under ISO 14066
• Industrial case studies
• Future trends in carbon markets and climate assurance

Eligibility

• Graduates and Diploma holders in Engineering, Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy Management, or allied disciplines
• ESG and Sustainability Professionals
• Environmental Consultants and Auditors
• Carbon Accounting and Climate Professionals
• Energy Managers and EHS Professionals
• Internal Auditors and Management System Auditors
• Faculty Members, Researchers and Students
• Professionals involved in ESG, Carbon Management, Net Zero and Climate Reporting

Programme Duration

5 Days

Programme Mode

Registration may be offered in:

• Online Live Classes
• Classroom Training
• Corporate Training Programmes

Programme Deliverables

• Comprehensive study material covering all modules
• ISO 14064 verification templates and checklists
• Practical verification exercises and audit simulations
• Case studies from industry sectors
• Interactive sessions with subject matter experts
• Soft copies of training resources
• Participant feedback and evaluation

Assessment & Certification

An assessment shall be conducted at the end of the programme. Participants successfully completing the assessment requirements will be awarded the:

Professional Certification in ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Lead Verifier by the Centre for Environmental Health and Safety (CEHS).

Future Career & Organizational Benefits

Participants may pursue professional roles such as:

• GHG Lead Verifier
• Carbon Auditor
• Sustainability Consultant
• ESG Assurance Specialist
• Climate Change Consultant
• Carbon Footprint Analyst
• Environmental Auditor
• Net Zero Programme Manager
• Sustainability Reporting Specialist
• Verification and Validation Professional

Organizational benefits include:

• Improved carbon accounting systems
• Enhanced ESG reporting credibility
• Compliance with international GHG standards
• Strengthened climate governance frameworks
• Better support for Net Zero and decarbonization strategies
• Increased stakeholder confidence in GHG disclosures