Applications Open — Cohort 3 · 2025

Become a Certified
ESG & Sustainability
Leader

A hands-on, cohort-based training program designed for Indian professionals who want to master ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, and climate risk — and lead the green transition in their organisations.

Duration 8 Weeks
Format Live Online + Workshops
Batch Size Limited to 30
Starts July 15, 2025

Secure Your Seat

₹24,999
Early bird — Save ₹5,000 before June 30
  • 8 live sessions with expert faculty
  • Real-world ESG project + mentorship
  • Zenora Certified ESG Practitioner certificate
  • Lifetime access to course recordings
  • Private peer cohort network
  • Template library & resource toolkit
Only 12 seats remaining
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ESG Reporting Net Zero Strategy BRSR Compliance GHG Inventorisation Materiality Assessment Climate Risk Stakeholder Engagement Sustainability Communication ESG Reporting Net Zero Strategy BRSR Compliance GHG Inventorisation Materiality Assessment Climate Risk Stakeholder Engagement Sustainability Communication

Real Skills. Real Credentials.
Real Career Impact.

01

Master ESG Frameworks

Navigate GRI, BRSR, TCFD, and SASB frameworks with confidence. Understand what global corporations actually require from sustainability practitioners.

02

Lead Net Zero Projects

Design and execute a roadmap to Net Zero for any organisation — from baselining Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions to setting science-based targets.

03

Write Winning ESG Reports

Produce stakeholder-grade sustainability reports that meet regulatory standards and build organisational credibility — using real templates.

04

Conduct Climate Risk Analysis

Identify, assess, and communicate physical and transition climate risks in language that resonates with boards, investors, and regulators.

05

Get Zenora Certified

Earn the Zenora Certified ESG Practitioner credential — a recognised credential that signals readiness for corporate sustainability roles across India.

06

Join a Peer Network

Connect with a curated cohort of professionals from diverse industries — your network for referrals, collaborations, and career growth.

8-Week Program

01

ESG Foundations & Global Context

Week 1 · 2 live sessions · 4 hours
What is ESG and why it's reshaping Indian business
Environmental, Social, and Governance pillars explained
Global regulatory landscape: EU, SEC, SEBI requirements
ESG vs CSR vs Sustainability — key distinctions
How ESG impacts business valuation and investor decisions
India's BRSR journey and SEBI mandates
By end of Week 1: You'll have a clear, authoritative understanding of the ESG landscape and be able to explain it to any stakeholder in your organisation.
02

Materiality Assessment & Stakeholder Mapping

Week 2 · 2 live sessions · 4 hours
What is materiality and why it's the backbone of ESG
Single vs double materiality frameworks
Conducting a materiality assessment from scratch
Stakeholder identification and prioritisation
Designing stakeholder engagement surveys
Communicating materiality findings to leadership
By end of Week 2: You'll be equipped to run a full materiality assessment and translate the results into a clear strategic ESG priority matrix.
03

GHG Inventorisation & Climate Risk

Week 3 · 2 live sessions · 4 hours
Understanding Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions
GHG Protocol and calculation methodologies
Building a carbon inventory for an organisation
Physical vs transition climate risk frameworks
TCFD recommendations and scenario analysis
Presenting climate risk to boards and investors
By end of Week 3: You'll be able to build a GHG inventory and conduct a basic climate risk assessment using recognised frameworks.
04

BRSR, GRI & ESG Reporting Frameworks

Week 4 · 2 live sessions · 4 hours
BRSR (Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting)
GRI Standards — structure and disclosure requirements
SASB, ISSB, and CDP frameworks overview
Selecting the right framework for your organisation
Data collection systems and verification
Writing and structuring an ESG report
By end of Week 4: You'll have a clear framework selection strategy and the skills to draft disclosure-ready ESG content for Indian and global standards.
05

Net Zero Strategy & Science-Based Targets

Week 5 · 2 live sessions · 4 hours
Pathways to Net Zero — what's realistic for Indian companies
Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) guidance
Setting short, medium, and long-term targets
Decarbonisation levers: energy, supply chain, offsets
Carbon credits and offset market overview
Creating a Net Zero roadmap document
By end of Week 5: You'll be able to design and present a credible, science-aligned Net Zero roadmap for any type of organisation.
06

Sustainability Communication & Brand Strategy

Week 6 · 2 live sessions · 4 hours
The art of authentic sustainability storytelling
Avoiding greenwashing — the legal and reputational risks
Communicating ESG across investor, media, and employee audiences
Social media and sustainability content strategy
Building internal sustainability culture
PR campaigns for sustainability milestones
By end of Week 6: You'll have a playbook for communicating your organisation's sustainability narrative — compellingly, credibly, and without greenwash risk.
07

Live Case Studies & Industry Deep Dives

Week 7 · 2 live sessions + workshop · 5 hours
Case study: Manufacturing company ESG transformation
Case study: IT sector — BRSR reporting in practice
Case study: FMCG and supply chain sustainability
Guest speaker: Corporate sustainability leader
Group discussion and problem-solving exercises
Capstone project briefing and team formation
By end of Week 7: You'll have applied your learning to real industry scenarios and received your Capstone project assignment.
08

Capstone Project & Certification

Week 8 · Presentations + Graduation · 5 hours
Capstone project: Full ESG strategy for a real/simulated company
Peer and faculty project review
Zenora Certified ESG Practitioner assessment
Certificate and credential issuance
Cohort graduation and networking event
Career pathways and next steps briefing
By end of Week 8: You'll graduate with a complete ESG project portfolio, your Zenora certification, and a peer network of sustainability professionals.

From the Last Cohort

A glimpse into the energy, learning, and community of our previous cohort.

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Voices from the Last Cohort

Real results from professionals who completed Zenora's ESG Cohort.

" ★★★★★

I came in as a finance professional with no sustainability background. By Week 4, I was running a materiality workshop for my own team. The cohort gives you both confidence and competence.

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Aditya Kumar
CFO, Manufacturing SME
" ★★★★★

The guest speakers, live case studies, and the capstone project made this unlike any online program I've done. I landed a dedicated ESG role at a listed company three weeks after getting certified.

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Sneha Mehra
ESG Analyst, Listed Company
" ★★★★★

Zenora's cohort is intense — in the best way. You don't just learn theory, you're building real deliverables every week. My capstone project became our company's actual sustainability roadmap.

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Rohit Varma
Operations Director, Energy Sector
" ★★★★★

As a communications professional, I had no idea how deep ESG went. The sustainability storytelling module alone was worth the fee. I now head our company's ESG communication team.

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Nisha Gupta
Head of ESG Comms, FMCG Brand
" ★★★★★

The peer network alone is gold. We still WhatsApp the cohort group every week — sharing tenders, opportunities, questions. Zenora didn't just teach us ESG, they built us a community.

DS
Devika Sharma
Sustainability Consultant, Independent

Built for Ambitious Professionals

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Corporate Professionals

Finance, HR, legal, or operations professionals tasked with sustainability responsibilities who want deep expertise.

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ESG Aspirants

Anyone looking to break into sustainability consulting or corporate ESG roles — with a recognised credential to back it up.

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Business Leaders

Founders, CEOs, and senior managers who want to embed sustainability into business strategy and report it credibly.

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Changemakers

Consultants, NGO professionals, and researchers who want practical corporate sustainability skills to multiply their impact.

Your Faculty

Practitioners — not just academics. Every session is led by someone who has done this at scale in the real world.

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ESG Strategy & Reporting Lead

15+ years in sustainability consulting. Has led BRSR and GRI disclosures for listed companies across India and the Middle East.

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Climate Risk & Net Zero Specialist

Former climate advisor with the UNDP India programme. Expert in TCFD and science-based target setting for Indian corporates.

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Sustainability Communications Lead

Ex-NDTV journalist turned sustainability communicator. Has crafted ESG narratives for Fortune 500 companies and pan-India brands.

Frequently Asked

Do I need a sustainability background to apply?

No prior sustainability experience is required. Many of our top alumni came from finance, communications, legal, and operations backgrounds. What matters is your curiosity and commitment to the 8-week program.

Is this cohort live or pre-recorded?

All sessions are live and interactive — hosted online via Zoom. Recordings are provided after each session so you can revisit at any time. We do have optional in-person workshops in select cities for deeper practice.

What is the time commitment per week?

Expect to spend approximately 5–7 hours per week — including 2 live sessions (2 hours each), readings, and assignments. The program is designed for working professionals and is manageable alongside full-time work.

What is the Zenora Certified ESG Practitioner credential?

It is Zenora's industry-recognised certification, awarded upon completing the 8-week program and capstone project. It signals ESG competency to employers and clients across India and is backed by Zenora's 10+ year reputation in sustainability consulting.

Is there a refund or deferral policy?

Yes. You may request a full refund up to 7 days before the cohort begins. We also allow one deferral to the next cohort batch with no additional fee, subject to seat availability.

Can my company sponsor my participation?

Absolutely. We regularly work with corporate HR and L&D teams on group enrolments and sponsored seats. Write to us at cohort@zenora.in and we'll share our corporate enrolment package.

Ready to Lead
the Green Transition?

Cohort 3 starts July 15, 2025. Seats are strictly limited to 30 participants. Applications close June 30 — or when seats are full.

  • 8 weeks of live, expert-led sessions
  • Recognised certification upon completion
  • Real-world capstone project with mentorship
  • Lifetime cohort community access
  • Template toolkit worth ₹10,000+ included
  • Early bird pricing available until June 30

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