Climate Action Professionals

Learning Approach

• Live interactive sessions
• Industry case studies
• Practical demonstrations
• Carbon calculation exercises
• Group discussions
• Mock business assessment
• Field orientation

Program Curriculum

Module 1 - Sustainability & Climate Change Fundamentals

Duration: 1 Hour

Topics

• Sustainability & Sustainable Development
• Climate Change Fundamentals
• Global Environmental Challenges
• Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency
• Business & Climate Risk
• Introduction to the Net Zero Journey

Activity

• Identify sustainability challenges in a local business or community.

Module 2 - Global Sustainability Landscape & ESG

Duration: 1 Hour

Topics

• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
• Paris Agreement
• Net Zero
• Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
• India's ESG & Sustainability Ecosystem
• Why Businesses are Embracing Sustainability

Module 3 - Environmental Sustainability in Business

Duration: 1 Hour

Topics

• Environmental Pillar of ESG
• Energy Management
• Water Stewardship
• Waste Management
• Resource Efficiency
• Biodiversity & Natural Capital
• Environmental Performance & Compliance
• Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Module 4 - Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Carbon Accounting

Duration: 4 Hours

Topics

• Understanding Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Greenhouse Gases
  • Global Warming Potential (GWP)
  • Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO₂e)
• GHG Accounting Principles
  • Organizational Boundaries
  • Operational Boundaries
  • Scope 1 Emissions
  • Scope 2 Emissions
  • Introduction to Scope 3 Emissions
• Identifying Emission Sources
  • Stationary Combustion
  • Mobile Combustion
  • Purchased Electricity
  • Refrigerants
  • Other Common Sources
• Activity Data Collection
  • Electricity Bills
  • Diesel & Fuel Purchase Records
  • LPG/PNG Consumption
  • Generator Logs
  • Vehicle Fuel Records
  • Refrigerant Refilling Records
  • Production Data (where applicable)
• Preparing a GHG Inventory
  • Activity Data
  • Emission Factors
  • Calculation Methodology
  • Scope 1 Calculations
  • Scope 2 Calculations
  • Basic Scope 3 Estimation
  • Data Quality & Verification
  • Developing a Basic GHG Inventory

Practical Exercise

• Develop a GHG inventory for a sample MSME using operational records.

Module 5 - Net Zero Pathways & Climate Action Planning

Duration: 1 Hour

Topics

• Introduction to Net Zero
• Net Zero vs Carbon Neutrality
• Emission Reduction Hierarchy
• Identifying Emission Hotspots
• Decarbonization Opportunities
• Carbon Offsets
• Carbon Markets (Introduction)
• Developing a Basic Net Zero Roadmap

Module 6 - Energy Transition & Low-Carbon Alternatives

Duration: 1 Hour

Topics

• Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy Options
• Rooftop Solar
• Green Power Procurement
• Energy Storage (Overview)
• Fuel Switching
• Electrification
• Resource Optimization
• Practical Solutions for MSMEs

Module 7 - Industry Outreach & Field Orientation (Delivered by Xylem)

Duration: 2 Hour

Topics

• Understanding the field engagement process
• Approaching industries and MSMEs
• Building relationships with organizations
• Conducting data collection visits
• Obtaining organizational information ethically
• Documentation requirements
• Reporting observations
• Lead identification and follow-up
• Professional conduct and safety during field visits
• Field expectations and quality standards

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of sustainability, climate change, and the global transition towards a low-carbon economy.
• Explain the role of international sustainability initiatives, ESG, and Net Zero commitments in shaping business practices.
• Recognize key environmental aspects and impacts within industrial and MSME operations.
• Understand the principles of greenhouse gas accounting, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
• Identify common emission sources and collect activity data required for greenhouse gas inventories.
• Perform basic Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emission calculations using standard methodologies and emission factors.
• Interpret greenhouse gas inventories to identify major emission hotspots within an organization.
• Understand the fundamentals of Net Zero planning, decarbonization strategies, carbon offsets, and carbon markets.
• Recognize practical opportunities for improving energy efficiency and adopting low-carbon energy alternatives in MSMEs.
• Conduct structured field engagements, gather operational data professionally, and communicate sustainability concepts effectively with organizations.

Key Skills Fellows Will Develop

• Climate & Sustainability Literacy
• GHG Inventory Preparation
• Scope 1 & Scope 2 Emission Calculations
• Energy Efficiency & Low-Carbon Solutions
• Net Zero & Decarbonization Fundamentals
• Industrial Data Collection
• Climate Opportunity Identification
• Industry Engagement & Field Assessment
• Professional Communication & Stakeholder Interaction