IIM Kashipur signs agreement with evACAD to launch clean energy and sustainability programmes
evACAD
), based in Nagpur, to collaborate on programmes related to clean energy technologies, carbon markets,
green finance
, ESG,
circular economy
, and sustainability.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Kunal Ganguly, Dean (Development),
IIM Kashipur
, and Mr. Rahul Bagdia, Chairman and Managing Director of evACAD, in the presence of Prof. Vaibhav Bhamoriya and other faculty members of IIM Kashipur.
As part of this collaboration, the institutions will launch the
Post Graduate Executive Certificate Programme
in
net zero strategy
and
sustainability leadership
. The course is designed for working professionals from engineering, energy, oil and gas, power, consulting, corporate finance, and sustainability sectors. It aims to provide participants with an understanding of the challenges associated with sustainability and clean energy transitions.
The programme will include topics such as climate systems,
decarbonisation technologies
, carbon markets, net zero pathways, and sustainable business models. It will also focus on analytical skills and cross-functional leadership abilities required to implement sustainability strategies in various organisations.
Training for practical implementation
Structured around the themes of People, Planet, and Profit, the course will involve engagement strategies, case-based learning, and teamwork. Participants will gain insight into climate risk and economics, circular economy practices, and new financing methods for sustainability-related projects.
Prof. Kunal Ganguly said, 'IIM Kashipur is seeking new horizons and training professionals to be relevant and orchestrate change for a better planet through business. While the challenges they face are many, this programme aims to be the way ahead towards attaining business and societal goals."
Rahul Bagdia stated, 'This collaboration will help us impart values and knowledge to the next generation of management leaders whom the industries will look upon to steer the challenging task of transitioning to a net-zero future.'
Both institutions view this partnership as a step towards building a pipeline of professionals capable of guiding organisations through the Net Zero transition and developing long-term sustainable value.
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