Experiential ESG and carbon accounting education that creates real impact
We do not just teach sustainability. Participants build real GHG Inventory, generate ESG disclosures, and apply AI to climate data on an industry-grade platform. They are equipped to confidently drive sustainable initiatives in their organisations and their lives.
Bridging the gap between ESG theory and real-world execution
India is projected to need 10 million ESG professionals by 2030. Yet 73% of sustainability professionals report feeling unprepared for real-world ESG challenges. Switch Academy exists to close that gap through experiential, platform-based learning that produces action-ready professionals.
Experiential, not theoretical
Participants calculate real emissions, draft ISO 14064-aligned GHG reports, and generate ESG and BRSR disclosures on the Switch platform. Every module ends in something you practice and actually produce.
Industry-grade platform
The same platform enterprises use for compliance becomes the learning environment. Skills transfer directly to the workplace. No gap between what you learn and what organisations need.
Impact beyond the classroom
We equip professionals to drive sustainability initiatives in their organisations and personal lives. Every participant becomes an agent of change, creating a multiplier effect across industries and communities.
More than 90% knowledge retention through experiential learning Vs only 10% from traditional lectures.
Source: Research by Switch Climate Tech, shared with academic institutions and former MoEFCC minister.From first principles to audit-ready reports
Eight connected modules, each ending in a tangible deliverable. Click any module to explore what is inside.
Two pathways, one standard of excellence
Our programs are fully customisable to suit your institution's focus, participant profile, duration, budget and faculty expertise. Faculty collaboration is highly appreciated and encouraged.
Executive Program
Modules
3-hour weekend sessions. 6+ hours of dedicated experiential learning on the Switch platform. 100% live with recordings for repeat viewing. Evaluation through exams, case analysis, and assignments.
Advanced Program
Modules
10+ hours of dedicated experiential learning on the Switch platform. 3-day campus immersion with faculty interaction and peer networking. Mid-term and end-term evaluations.
Convened by global climate leaders, delivered with institutional rigour
Switch Academy is backed by a consortium that brings together climate policy leadership, proven program operations, and industry-grade technology.
myDiksha
Career-focused certification programs with premier institutions. Manages curriculum structuring, marketing, enrolment, administration, and certification logistics. Proven Ed Tech expertise and programs rated 4.5+/5 by participants.
Switch Climate Tech
AI-driven ESG compliance platform recognised as 'Top 10 Climate Tech Startups 2026' by SiliconIndia. Platform covers Scope 1/2/3 accounting, ESG, BRSR, CBAM, CSRD, and carbon credits. Founder Vinayak Satpute is an IPCC Expert Reviewer with 21+ years of experience.
Green TERRE Foundation / SCCN
Founded by Dr. Rajendra Shende, Former Director at UNEP and Coordinating Lead Author at IPCC (Nobel Peace Prize 2007). SCCN, supported by UNESCO Paris, advances SDG compliance and carbon neutrality across university campuses globally.
Delivered, ongoing, and growing
3 cohorts delivered with premier institutions. 1 ongoing. 7 more in the pipeline for 2026.
IMI Kolkata
Executive ProgramInternational Management Institute, Kolkata. MBA and PGDM participants gained hands-on ESG and carbon accounting skills.
IMI Delhi
Executive ProgramInternational Management Institute, Delhi. Scope 3 and supply-chain modules received strong appreciation for practical depth.
Jadavpur University
ESG CertificationOne of India's premier state universities. Participants rated experiential learning as the most valued element.
Jadavpur University
Advanced Program (2nd Cohort)Building on the success of the first cohort, the 2nd batch is currently underway with expanded platform training.
IIM Sirmaur
New CourseIndian Institute of Management, Sirmaur. A new course to be launched later this year.
Symbiosis Center of Information Technology (SCIT)
New CoursePart of Symbiosis International University, Pune. Course confirmed for launch in 2026.
IIT Bombay
Proposal stage
COEP Technological University
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Vidyalankar Institute
Proposal stage
TISS (Tata Institute of Social Sciences)
Proposal stage
PCCOE (Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering)
Proposal stage
VIT (Vishwakarma Institute Of Information Technology)
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Designed for anyone ready to lead the sustainability transition
Students and early-career professionals
Graduate with hands-on ESG and carbon-accounting skills that employers are actively hiring for. Build a portfolio of real deliverables, not just certificates.
Working professionals
Build applied ESG and carbon-accounting skills you can put to work in your current role. Accelerate your career in one of the fastest-growing domains globally.
Businesses and corporate teams
Build internal sustainability leadership so reporting becomes a capability, not a scramble. Train teams to own compliance end-to-end.
Academic institutions
Bring an industry-grade, platform-based ESG curriculum into your institution. Enhance NIRF and NAAC rankings, placements, and institutional prestige.
What you will be able to do
By the end of a cohort, participants can independently run the full GHG reporting workflow and drive sustainability initiatives with confidence.
Good to know
Ready to build the skills that matter?
Whether you are a professional looking to upskill, an institution seeking to launch an ESG program, or a business building internal sustainability capability, we would like to hear from you.
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