Building In-House ESG Competency — Not Just Consultant Dependency
Regulations change. Markets evolve. Your team needs to keep pace. ECG Academy builds permanent internal capability.
The ESG skills gap is acute and widening. SEBI BRSR Core, EU CBAM, GPCB ENVIS, TCFD, SBTi — each framework requires specialised knowledge that sustainability generalists rarely possess. ECG Academy bridges this gap with practitioner-led programmes designed by the same consultants who file BRSR returns, calculate CBAM embedded carbon, and design SBTi-aligned decarbonisation roadmaps.
2,500+ professionals trained across 15 corporate clients including listed companies, chemical manufacturers, and export houses. 98% pass rate on certification examinations. Programmes are offered in three formats: open enrolment (public batches), dedicated corporate training (on-site or virtual), and e-learning (self-paced).
Each curriculum is mapped to real-world practitioner workflows. Learners don't just study theory — they complete hands-on exercises using ECG's EIP platform, prepare sample BRSR filings, calculate embedded carbon for real products, and conduct mock GPCB inspections. All courses are accredited by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and eligible for continuing professional education (CPE) credits for chartered accountants and company secretaries.
Six Practitioner-Grade Courses — From Foundation to Mastery
Each course is led by ECG practitioners with 10+ years of domain experience. Live case studies, regulatory updates, and post-certification alumni support.
BRSR Core Practitioner Certification
Comprehensive training on SEBI BRSR Core mandatory framework for top-1,000 listed companies. Covers 9 principles, 90+ KPIs, data collection, assurance preparation, and filing.
- Module 1: BRSR regulatory landscape & timeline
- Module 2: 9 principles deep-dive with clause-by-clause analysis
- Module 3: Data collection workflows & assurance readiness
- Module 4: Sample BRSR filing using EIP platform
EU CBAM Compliance for Exporters
Focused training for chemical, steel, cement, aluminium, and fertiliser exporters. Product-level embedded carbon calculation, registry filing, and carbon price management.
- CBAM regulation deep-dive (transitional + definitive phases)
- Embedded carbon calculation methodologies
- CBAM registry XML preparation & filing
- Carbon price hedging & compliance strategy
Carbon Accounting (Scope 1/2/3) Certification
GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-aligned carbon inventory development. Emission factor selection, data quality management, and SBTi target setting fundamentals.
- Scope 1: Stationary, mobile, fugitive, process emissions
- Scope 2: Location-based vs market-based (RECs, PPAs)
- Scope 3: 15 categories with spend-based and activity-based methods
- SBTi target setting & validation pathway
TCFD & Climate Risk Disclosure Certification
TCFD-aligned climate risk assessment and disclosure for listed companies. Physical risk mapping, transition scenario analysis, and board-level reporting.
- Physical risk assessment (flood, heat, water stress)
- Transition scenario analysis (1.5°C, 2°C, 3°C pathways)
- TCFD disclosure framework (11 recommended disclosures)
- Board-level climate governance & risk appetite
GPCB Compliance & Consent Management
End-to-end training for environmental managers and compliance officers. Covers CTE/CTO/HWA applications, CEMS data transmission, and ENVIS portal operations.
- GPCB regulatory framework & consent lifecycle
- CTE / CTO / HWA application preparation
- CEMS data validation & ENVIS transmission
- Inspection readiness & NGT compliance
GRI Certified Sustainability Professional
GRI Standards (2021 update) comprehensive training. Materiality assessment, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability report preparation aligned with GRI Universal Standards.
- GRI 1: Foundation 2021 · GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021
- GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 & topic-specific standards
- Materiality assessment & stakeholder mapping
- GRI Standards vs BRSR Core crosswalk
From Theory to Practice — The ECG Academy Learning Journey
ECG Academy's pedagogy is built on the principle that ESG competency requires hands-on practice, not just theoretical understanding. Every certification programme follows a blended learning model: pre-work (self-paced foundational videos), live instructor-led sessions (practitioner-led case studies), hands-on labs (using ECG's EIP platform), and post-course assessment (certification examination).
All instructors are ECG practitioners who actively file BRSR returns, calculate CBAM embedded carbon, and design SBTi-aligned decarbonisation roadmaps. They bring real-world challenges, recent regulatory updates, and practitioner templates directly into the classroom. Each participant receives downloadable course decks, calculation spreadsheets, reference guides, and sample reports.
Post-certification, alumni receive 12 months of access to the ECG Academy community (Slack workspace), quarterly regulatory update webinars, and a 20% discount on advanced courses. Corporate clients receive customised post-training support including quarterly Q&A sessions and access to ECG's regulatory alert service.
Flexible Learning Pathways for Individuals and Teams
Choose the format that works for your schedule and learning objectives. Corporate packages include customised curricula and post-training support.
Public Batches · Q2-Q3 2026
- ECG-003 BRSR Core: May 12-16 (Virtual) · Jun 9-13 (Mumbai) · Jul 14-18 (Virtual)
- ECG-004 EU CBAM: May 19-21 (Virtual) · Jun 16-18 (Ahmedabad) · Aug 4-6 (Virtual)
- ECG-005 Carbon Accounting: Jun 2-5 (Virtual) · Jul 7-10 (Sydney) · Aug 18-21 (Virtual)
- ECG-008 GRI Certified: Jul 21-24 (Virtual) · Sep 8-11 (Mumbai)
Dedicated Programmes for Teams
- On-site delivery at your facility (minimum 10 participants)
- Virtual private cohorts (minimum 6 participants)
- Customised curriculum aligned to your sector and regulatory exposure
- Post-training support: 3 months of quarterly Q&A sessions
Self-Paced · On-Demand Access
- ECG-003 Lite (BRSR Core foundations): ₹9,000 · 12 hours · Self-paced
- ECG-004 Lite (CBAM essentials): ₹7,000 · 8 hours · Self-paced
- Carbon Accounting Micro-Credential: ₹5,000 · 6 hours · Self-paced
- 60-day access from enrolment · Certificate of completion
Recognised Credentials
- IICA-recognised curriculum (Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs)
- CPE credits for ICAs, ICMAs, ICSIs (24-40 credits per course)
- GRI Certified training partner for ECG-008
- Digital badge + verifiable certificate (blockchain-enabled)
Training That Powers Every ECG Service — And Your Career
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Academy courses are taught by the same practitioners who advise listed companies on BRSR, CBAM, and GPCB compliance. Learn from active practitioners, not academics.
Technology & Digital ESG
Academy hands-on labs use ECG's EIP platform. Learners gain practical experience with the same tools used by our consultants and corporate clients.
Industrial Decarbonisation
Advanced courses on carbon accounting and SBTi target setting draw directly from ECG's decarbonisation practice for 240+ listed companies.
Advance Your Career — or Build Your Team's ESG Capability
Join 2,500+ professionals who have transformed their ESG expertise through ECG Academy. IICA-recognised certification, practitioner-led instruction, and lifelong alumni community access.