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Track 3: Junior Executives Certificate program in Net Zero Carbon

Course Overview

This program comprises 12 sessions focusing on achieving net zero carbon goals through sustainable practices, green finance strategies, and technological innovations. Participants will explore circular economy principles, carbon offsetting strategies, and the role of green finance in supporting sustainable projects. Sessions also cover topics like carbon capture technologies, energy transition policies, and sustainable finance principles. The program emphasizes leveraging cloud technologies, climate tech innovations, and integrating ESG factors for profitable growth in sustainable energy solutions.

Session Details

  1. Session 1: Enhancing Sustainability in Supply Chains: Strategies for Circular Economy Implementation
    1. Introduction to circular economy principles
    1. Sustainable practices in supply chain management
  2. Session 2: Transition Finance Strategies: Integrating Green Credit and Net Zero Initiatives
    1. Overview of green finance and its role in net zero initiatives
    1. Strategies for financing sustainable projects
  3. Session 3: Carbon Offsetting Strategies
    1. Understanding carbon offsetting mechanisms
    1. Implementation of effective carbon offset strategies
  4. Session 4: Economic Transformation and Job Creation
    1. Impact of net zero initiatives on economic transformation
    1. Job creation potential in sustainable sectors
  5. Session 5: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): Balancing Market Opportunities and Climate Objectives
    1. Overview of CCUS technologies and applications
    1. Market opportunities and challenges in CCUS deployment
  6. Session 6: Advancing Decarbonization: Leveraging Cloud-Powered Technologies for Sustainable Transformation
    1. Role of cloud technologies in facilitating decarbonization efforts
    1. Case studies on cloud-powered sustainable solutions
  7. Session 7: Energy Transition Policies
    1. Overview of global energy transition policies
    1. Analysis of policy frameworks supporting renewable energy adoption
  8. Session 8: Market Design for Carbon Pricing
    1. Principles of carbon pricing mechanisms
    1. Designing effective carbon markets for emission reduction
  9. Session 9: Sustainable Finance and Investments
    1. Introduction to sustainable finance principles
    1. Evaluation of sustainable investment opportunities
  10. Session 10: Net Zero Buildings and Infrastructure
    1. Design principles and technologies for net zero buildings
    1. Infrastructure solutions for achieving carbon neutrality
  11. Session 11: Climate Tech Innovations
    1. Emerging technologies for climate mitigation and adaptation
    1. Role of innovation in achieving net zero carbon goals
  12. Session 12: Strategies for Profitable Growth: Integrating Sustainable Energy Innovations, ESG, and Green Credit
    1. Maximizing profitability through sustainable energy innovations
    1. Integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and green credit strategies

Course Objectives

  • Understand principles, challenges, and pathways for achieving net zero carbon emissions.
  • Learn effective circular economy practices and sustainable supply chain management.
  • Integrate green finance into organizational strategies to support net zero initiatives.
  • Acquire expertise in carbon offsetting, pricing, and capture technologies.
  • Discover cutting-edge technologies for climate mitigation and adaptation.
  • Understand global and regional policies supporting energy transition and decarbonization.
  • Integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into business operations and investments.
  • Develop leadership skills to drive sustainable transformation in organizations.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate proficiency in implementing practices supporting net zero carbon goals.
  • Develop and execute strategies integrating green finance, circular economy principles, and innovative technologies.
  • Analyse sustainability challenges and propose effective solutions.
  • Communicate sustainability initiatives and benefits effectively to stakeholders.
  • Understand ethical implications of sustainability decisions and lead with integrity.
  • Enhance career prospects in sustainability-focused organizations with valued skills and knowledge.

Dr. Manoranjan Hota

Dr. Manoranjan Hota has obtained M.Phil, Ph.D in Environmental Impact Assessment and Toxicology. He worked as an Independent Environmental Expert/Advisor; Former Adviser/Scientist “G”, MoEFCC; Expert Member, Expert Appraisal Committee, MoEFCC; Member, EIA Accreditation Committee of QCI-NABET; Expert Member, OECD Expert Group on Best Available Technology (BAT), Advising Skill Council for Green Jobs; Member, Expert Group for suggesting Improvement in Plastic and Solid Waste Management, Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi; Chairman, Advisory Committee for suggesting management of E-Waste, CPCB, Delhi. He has 38 years of professional experience in field of Environmental Management which include EIA, Pollution Control, Chemicals & Waste management, Sustainability and Environmental Governance, Environmental Health, Environmental Management & Environmental Audit, Policy planning, Research, Life Cycle Assessment, Biosafety, Environmental law enforcement, monitoring and compliance. Professional trainings include Environmental Management & Audit, Impact Assessment in University of Aberdeen in U.K.; Pollution Control training in the University of Ottawa, Managing Global governance at In Went and DIE in Germany, Life Cycle Assessment in UK, etc.

He served as National Project coordinator of the World Bank projects on Pollution Control; Hazardous waste management and implementation of the WHO country programme in Environmental Health in India. He also Managed Bilateral projects of GTZ, NORAD, SIDA on air, water pollution control and hazardous waste management, National implementation of programmes for Mercury management in industries. UNEP Regional Advisor for Biosafety Clearing House for Asia-Pacific Region and has experience of other Multilateral Environment Agreements (MEAs) in chemicals and wastes. Regional Coordinator for Strategic Approach for International Chemicals Management (SAICM) for the Asia-Pacific region and also the Official Focal Point for UNEP for Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Mercury and the Chair, UNEP Asia-Pacific Mercury Storage Porgramme. International experience including as Regional Coordinator for the Asia-Pacific region for Strategic Approach for International Chemicals Management (SAICM); Member, Chemicals Review Committee, UNEP Rotterdam Convention of Prior Informed Consent on international trade of hazardous chemicals; Chair, UNEP Asia-Pacific Mercury Storage Programme Member, UNEP Mercury Global partnership programme and represented India in the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meetings on Mercury and Minamata Convention.