Batch 2 : Masters in Net Zero
Live
Delivery Type:
Date: 5th September 2026 to 28th March 2027
Time: 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm IST | Only on Weekends
$1255.88
INR 1,20,000
Course Overview
This comprehensive program equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to lead organizations toward achieving Net Zero goals. The course covers climate science fundamentals, carbon accounting, decarbonization strategies, renewable energy integration, sustainable finance, and global Net Zero frameworks. Participants will gain practical skills to design, implement, and monitor Net Zero strategies aligned with international standards.
Audience
Chief sustainability officers, CXO
Independant consultants
Consulting firms
Entrepreneurs
Academicians
Course Content
Week 1: Net Zero concept
Net Zero and Carbon Neutrality
Climate Change Science: Carbon Cycle, GHGs, Global Warming
Importance of Achieving Net Zero
Role of Net Zero in Climate Mitigation
International Commitments: Paris Agreement, SDGs, COP Conferences
Final Assignment (21st July)
Develop KPIs for Net Zero project/company
Measuring and Monitoring
Benchmarking with peer companies in bespoke industry
Week 2: Global and International frameworks for NetZero
Overview of International Standards and Guidelines (IPCC, UNFCCC)
National Policies and Roadmaps for Net Zero (e.g., India’s Net Zero Targets)
Sector-Specific Decarbonization Targets
Key Drivers and Challenges in Achieving Net Zero Globally
Week 2 & 3: Carbon Accounting and GHG Protocol
Introduction to Carbon Accounting
Fundamentals of Carbon Footprinting
Carbon Accounting Principles and Boundaries
Scopes of Emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
Identifying Sources of Emissions ( in different industries)
Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Overview of the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard
Calculation Methodologies for different Sectors
Reporting and Disclosure Requirements
Case Study on Carbon Accounting in Practice
Week 3 & 4: Strategies for Emission Reduction
Session 5: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Integration Energy Audits and Identifying Efficiency Opportunities
Role of Renewable Energy in Reducing Emissions
Transitioning to Clean
Energy: Solar, Wind, and Hydro Energy Management Systems (ISO 50001)
Week 5: Industrial Decarbonization Strategies
Key Sectors: Energy, Manufacturing, Transportation
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
Electrification of Industrial Processes
Innovation in Low-Carbon Technologies
Week 5: Solutions for NetZero
Climate Tech
Agri-tech
Other innovations in the system
Week 6: Case studies for integration of Net Zero concepts in different industries
(The selection of the industries would be based on the representation of the audience)
One week assignment
Assignment: Build roadmap for Net zero in your company and list of solutions you would integrate and KPI of the expected outcomes
Week 7: Carbon Offsetting and ESG Integration
Carbon Offsetting and Insetting
Types of Offsets: Nature-Based Solutions, Technology-Based
Carbon Markets: Voluntary and Compliance Markets
Implementing Carbon Offsetting Projects
Overview of Insetting and Sustainable Supply Chains
Week 7: ESG and Corporate Net Zero
ESG and Corporate Net Zero ESG Frameworks and Integration into Corporate Strategy
Role of ESG in Driving Net Zero Ambitions
ESG Reporting Standards (GRI, TCFD, CDP)
Case Studies on Corporate ESG Successes
Week 8: Net Zero Transition Planning and Certification
Session 11: Developing a Net Zero action plan
Steps to integrate a Net Zero concepts
Aligning Short-Term Actions with Long-Term Targets
Stakeholder Engagement and Internal Buy-In
Tracking Progress and Reporting Mechanisms
Week 9: Certification and Future Trends
Certification and Future Trends
Overview of Net Zero Certification Programs (SBTi, PAS 2060)
The Role of Certifications in Ensuring Accountability
Emerging Trends: Hydrogen, Digital Transformation, Circular Economy
Interactive Workshop: Drafting Net Zero Transition Plans for Different Sectors
Week 10: Group project
Group project: Develop Industry wide net zero framework. This will be integrated in real time standards for industries with expert validated
Week 11: Final discussions on assignment & Presentations of Group Project
Final discussions on assignment
Develop KPI for NET zero project/company
Measuring and monitoring
Benchmarking strategy with peer companies of bespoke industry To be shared in first week of the class
Meet the Instructors
Vidyanath R.
Founder SustainEdge
Santosh Jayaram
Adjunt Professor
Amrita Vishwa
Vidyapeetam
Teresa Gomes
Senior Climate
Specialist Digital Opportunity Trust
Himanshu Arora
Senior Manager
IOCL
Alan Bonilla
Director S&P
Global Ratings
Kishore M.
Sustainability Consultant
Industrial & Energy
Systems Advisor
DR. Pradeep Rao
GM, ESG, ERM
Brigade Group
What Learners say about this course
Abhirami Arunachalam
MESG Student
I am a student of IICSR. I did my Masters in ESG here. So I have been working in sustainability domain for three years and I wanted to venture into ESG.IICSR was my go to place because I have experience faculty And practical explosure here . especiallyI loved my classes with Vidya sir who had made it much more simpler to understand the basics so that I would be able to take the advance level course and complete my master's in a very happy way. So, anybody who's not come to IICSR I would suggest to join IICSR group. Thank you .
Sundharesan Jayamoorthi
Satyam Palaspagar
Advanced Certified ESG Student
MESG Student
I have completed my advanced course from Iicsr and this is a course which is a must if you are going to pursue a career in ESG and something more on sustainability. It's a course which is filled with a lot of practical examples, and there are experienced faculty, so don't miss to go through this course conducted by Iicsr .
Hi everyone, it's Satya from Mumbai. I've been working in the social development sector for 14 years. I wanted to get into ESG and that's where I was introduced to IICSR by Harsha. I took admission. Initially it was just a 3 month program. It's not sufficient to get into ESG. But then, through my luck and Harsha is so kind to me that I got to work on few assignments. And I finally finished my master's course. The course is not just theoretical knowledge. There are lots of case studies. There are university players. The faculty are very expert having hands on experience of many years. And the people participating in the course, they come from various backgrounds, various expertise. It's been a great learning experience. And I would recommend this course to everyone who wants to get into ESG. I wish you all the best. Thank you.