Executive Certification Training Programme

Corporate Sustainability Leadership Programme – Cohort 2

"Navigating ESG, AI & Carbon Markets"

Programme Overview

The Corporate Sustainability Leadership Program (CSLP 2026) is a three-month hybrid executive certification programme designed to equip senior leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategic perspective required to lead sustainable business transformation. Covering the critical intersections of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Artificial Intelligence (AI), climate risk, carbon markets, and sustainability reporting, the programme combines expert-led online sessions with an immersive on-campus learning experience at TERI.

Developed for CXOs, board members, business leaders, ESG professionals, and strategy executives, CSLP emphasizes practical application through case studies, industry interactions, peer learning, and a capstone project. Participants will gain the capability to integrate sustainability into business strategy, navigate evolving regulatory frameworks, drive responsible innovation, and create long-term value for their organisations in an increasingly sustainability-driven global economy.

Programme Snapshot

3 Months (Sep – Nov 2026) Live Sessions 2 Days Campus Immersion – TERI Gram, Gwal Pahari, Gurugram Hybrid Fees: ₹1,25,000 + GST 10 Modules Personalized Participants Handbook Access to TERI ESG Academy Membership Certification on Completion
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ESG, AI, and carbon markets must work together to drive credible transition, strategic leadership, and lasting sustainability.
Dr. Vibha Dhawan
Dr. Vibha Dhawan
Director General, TERI

CXOs & Board Members

Senior executives and board-level leaders responsible for setting organisational sustainability direction and governance.

ESG / CSR Leaders

Professionals driving sustainability, ESG reporting, CSR strategy, and stakeholder engagement across their organisations.

Strategy, Risk & Finance Leaders

CFOs, risk officers, and strategy professionals integrating climate risk, ESG metrics, and sustainable finance into decision-making.

Operations & Business Owners

Business owners and operations heads embedding sustainability into value chains, procurement, and day-to-day business practices.

Online Sessions
Assignments
Peer Learning
Campus Immersion
Capstone Project
Certification
Month 1

Board-level sustainability priorities, AI opportunities and risks, and why sustainability is now a strategic imperative for enterprise leadership.

Governance structures, accountability frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise-wide ESG responsibilities.

Materiality assessment, impact-risk matrix, sector prioritisation, and identifying what matters most for your organisation.

TCFD logic, scenario analysis, resilience planning, and how climate risk reshapes strategy, capital, and operations.
Month 2

Scope 1–3 emissions accounting, decarbonisation pathways, science-based target setting, and building a credible net zero roadmap.

Compliance vs. voluntary markets, credit integrity, additionality principles, and strategic positioning in evolving carbon economies.

AI use cases in ESG reporting, automation of sustainability data, predictive insights, and ensuring data quality and governance.

Linking decarbonisation strategy, digital tools, and supply chain transformation into a unified enterprise sustainability approach.
Month 3

BRSR, GRI, ISSB reporting frameworks, assurance readiness, and investor communication strategies for credible sustainability disclosure.

Change leadership, implementation roadmap development, aligning incentives, and building internal capability for enterprise-wide sustainability transformation.

Campus Leadership Sessions

Intensive in-person sessions led by senior TERI faculty and industry experts, focused on real-world ESG challenges, strategy formulation, and leadership decision-making.

Nature & Systems Walk

An immersive guided walk through TERI Gram's living ecosystems — connecting participants with nature-based solutions, biodiversity, and the science behind sustainable land stewardship.

Research Centre & Case Simulations

Access to TERI's research infrastructure — live case study simulations, and cross-sector problem-solving workshops designed to bridge theory and practice.

Collaborations

Our Partners

MNRE
NISE
Firstpost
Zenora
Testimonials

What Participants Say

Faculty Voices

Hear from Our Faculty

Dr. Shruti Sharma Rana
Dr. Shruti Sharma Rana
TERI School of Advanced Studies
Program Director, Corporate Sustainability Leadership Program
" In a world where climate risk is business risk, data is strategic intelligence, and carbon is emerging as a new currency of value, leadership demands a new playbook. Our ESG, AI, and Carbon Markets Certification Program is designed to help leaders write that playbook and lead the future with confidence.
Ms. Moumita Acharyya
Ms. Moumita Acharyya
TERI School of Advanced Studies
Faculty, Corporate Sustainability Leadership Program
" Sustainability begins with people. The 'S' in ESG is not just about social responsibility — it's about recognizing that people are the driving force behind organisational success. When organisations invest in equity, inclusion, well-being, and human dignity, sustainability becomes truly meaningful.
Mr R R Rashmi
Mr R R Rashmi
Distinguished Fellow, TERI & Former Special Secretary, MoEFCC
Dr. Amit Kumar Thakur
Dr. Amit Kumar Thakur
Associate Director, Social Transformation and CSR, TERI
Dr Suneel Pandey
Dr Suneel Pandey
Director, Circular Economy and Waste Management, TERI
Mr Arupendra Nath Mullick
Mr Arupendra Nath Mullick
Associate Director, TERI Council for Business Sustainability, TERI
Dr Mukesh Ranjan Das
Dr Mukesh Ranjan Das
Senior Advisor, TERI ESG Academy
Dr Anand Jaiswal
Dr Anand Jaiswal
Assistant Professor, Policy and Management Studies, TERI School of Advanced Studies
Jayati Talapatra
Jayati Talapatra
Visiting Professor, Business Sustainability, TERI School of Advanced Studies