Intensifying heatwaves, irregular monsoons, and flash floods have moved climate resilience from a policy phrase to a corporate concern across the world. Industries are setting up dedicated ESG teams and pricing climate risk into fundamental business decisions in response to regulatory mandates including SEBI's BRSR framework, GRI reporting, the RBI's climate risk disclosure norms for banks, and national missions like NCAP and the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). The combination of environmental urgency and compliance-driven demand is creating a rapidly expanding employment market for those who understand both climate science and sustainability strategy. Critically, this job path is no longer limited to those that have graduated in environmental science—engineers, geographers, attorneys, managers, economists, and social science graduates are all finding relevant and high-demand roles in this field.
To answer this very demand, the Department of Environmental Science at SGT University, in cooperation with industry partner EHS Guru Sustainable Solutions Pvt. Ltd., has created a one-year PG Diploma in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience.
Why this course? Why now?
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance, climate change, and carbon markets have gone from specialist expertise to essential corporate roles. Sustainability hiring is a global trend of double-digit growth, fueled by tougher environmental rules and business net-zero goals. However, there is a global shortage of experts trained especially in climate policy, ESG reporting, and sustainability frameworks. This course aims to fill that gap and provide you the specialized expertise businesses are actively looking for. Read more on why the global economy urgently needs ESG and climate management professionals.
Program Features
- Duration: 1 Year (hybrid program)
- Eligibility: Open to graduates, postgraduates, and working professionals in science and non-science streams
- Fee: Rs.50,000/- each semester
- Seats: Limited to 20 for targeted mentoring
- Format: A blend of theory, practical tools, and industry exposure with the program's industry partner
Who Should Apply?
This credential is aimed for a truly interdisciplinary audience, consisting of graduates and working professionals from:
- Environmental Science & Engineering
- Studies in Law and Policy
- Business and Management Studies
- Geography, Economy and Social Sciences
- Forestry and Agriculture
- NGO and development sector professionals wishing to formalise their knowledge of sustainability
What you will learn
The program is built around the actual realities of sustainability roles in today's world and includes:
- Science of climate change and its real-world effects
- Sustainability frameworks, ESG standards
- Carbon markets and climate finance
- Policy and governance of climate and ESG firms
- Use of industry tools and reporting standards by corporate ESG functions.
Career Pathways After Diploma
Graduates of this program can pursue careers as:
- ESG Analyst / Sustainability Analyst
- Climate Policy Advisor
- Analyst, Carbon Markets
- Consultant in Environmental Field
- Climate Risk Analyst (Banking & Insurance)
- Project Officer (Projects on Climate and Development)
- Specialist in CSR and Sustainability Reporting
- Research Assistant in Think Tanks/Academic Institutions
- Green Finance / Climate Finance positions inside corporates and NGOs
Application Process
If you are interested, please fill out the formal inquiry form below to express your interest. The staff will get in touch with full admission details, curriculum breakdown and cost structure.
Often Apply / Enquire here: https://forms.gle/XyMoib71BDk9vFrD8
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is this course for students just have a science background?
A: No. The program is open to graduates in scientific and non-science disciplines such as law, management, economics, geography and social sciences. The program is open to anybody interested in environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
Q: What is the duration and mode of the course?
A: This is a one-year program offered in hybrid mode, which makes it appropriate for working professionals as well as fresh grads.
Q: What is the total charge for the course?
A: The fee for the full course is Rs.50,000 per semester and is heavily subsidized by the joint contribution of SGT University and the help of industrial partners.
Q: How many chairs are there?
A: The program is limited to only 20 participants, which allows for more personal mentoring and industry contact.
Q: What type of employment can I get after finishing this diploma?
A: Graduates can work as ESG analyst, climate policy adviser, Carbon Market Analyst, environmental consultant, climate risk analyst, CSR/sustainability reporting roles across corporates, banks, NGOs and think tanks.
Q. Will I get industry exposure with this course?
A: Yes, the programme includes practical, industry-linked learning in collaboration with EHS Guru Sustainable Solutions, alongside academic instruction from the Department of Environmental Science.
Q: Are there practical learnings in the programme?
A: Yes, the programme has practical learning aligned with industry needs through EHS Guru Sustainable Solutions, and academic learning from the Department of Environmental Science.
Q: How can I obtain additional information?
Interested candidates can fill the official enquiry form at https://forms.gle/XyMoib71BDk9vFrD8 and Complete details will be shared by the admissions staff.
