Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) have moved from compliance-driven activities to core strategic priorities for organizations globally. Regulators, investors, customers, and communities increasingly expect businesses to demonstrate measurable social impact, transparent governance, and sustainable value creation.

The Leadership Programme in CSR, ESG & Corporate Sustainability is a rigorous executive education programme designed to equip mid-to-senior professionals with integrated knowledge of CSR, ESG frameworks, sustainability strategy, regulatory compliance, and leadership practices.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

Equip professionals with integrated knowledge of CSR, ESG, and corporate sustainability frameworks
Develop strategic thinking and leadership aligned with long-term sustainability goals
Enable participants to design ESG-compliant business models and reporting systems
Build capabilities in stakeholder engagement, impact measurement, and governance
Expose learners to emerging areas such as green nance, digital ESG systems, climate strategy, and biodiversity governance

KEY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Live faculty-led sessions by DTU
Strong focus on Indian and global ESG regulations
Hands-on exposure to sustainability reporting and metrics
Capstone project with faculty evaluation
DTU (Digital Education) Alumni Status

Desired Candidate Profile

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Indian Participants: Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma holders (10+2+3) from a recognized university/institution
International Participants: Graduation or equivalent degree from a recognized institution
Work Experience: Minimum 5 years

Course Modules

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of CSR, ESG & Responsible Business Leadership

Evolution of CSR & ESG | Triple Bottom Line & Stakeholder Capitalism
Corporate Responsibility in the SDG Era | Ethics, Governance & Accountability
Leadership's Role in Building Sustainable Enterprises | Responsible Decision-Making
CSR & ESG Trends in Emerging Economies | Business Case for Sustainability

Module 2: Legal, Regulatory & Global ESG Frameworks

Companies Act (Section 135), CSR Rules & SEBI's BRSR Requirements
Global ESG Disclosure Frameworks: GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, UNGC, TNFD
Voluntary Sustainability Standards: ISO 26000, Fairtrade, FSC | ESG Litigation Risk
Governance Best Practices | Corporate Accountability & Reporting Mandates

Module 3: Strategic CSR Design, Stakeholder Engagement & Social Impact

Community Need Assessment | Impact Gap Analysis & Theory of Change
Stakeholder Mapping, Engagement & CSR-PPP Frameworks
Designing High-Impact CSR Programs (Urban & Rural Focus) | Partnering with NGOs
Social ROI, Impact Assessment, & Outcome Tracking

Module 4: ESG Metrics, Reporting & Digital Innovation

ESG KPIs, Materiality Mapping & Dashboard Design
Integrated Sustainability Reporting (GRI, SASB, TCFD, BRSR)
ESG Ratings, Greenwashing Prevention & Benchmarking (MSCI, Sustainalytics)
Technology in ESG: Blockchain, AI, and IoT for Compliance & Traceability

Module 5: Climate Change, Resource Management & Sustainable Finance

Net Zero, Carbon Neutrality & Science-Based Targets (SBTi)
Resource Efficiency, Circular Economy & Decarbonization Strategies
Renewable Energy Projects, Nature-Positive Business Models & TNFD
Green Bonds, Climate Finance, ESG Risk in Financial Reporting & Sustainable Investing

Module 6: Global ESG Leadership, Collaboration & Capstone

Cross-sector Collaboration: PPPs, UNDP, World Bank, IFC Models
ESG-Aligned Supply Chains | Global Benchmarking | Case Studies (Infosys, Tesla, Mahindra)
Innovation in Sustainability: Smart ESG Systems, Bioplastics, CleanTech
Strategic ESG Communication, Storytelling for Impact & Capstone Project
Preparation & 3-Day Campus Immersion

Networking with Industry Leaders, Practitioners, and DTU Faculty