Three Day Online Course on Business Sustainability

About the Course

The Short-Term Course on Business Sustainability is designed to provide participants with a holistic understanding of how sustainability principles are transforming modern business strategy, governance, and operations. The course combines legal, managerial, and ethical perspectives to help participants integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks into decision-making.

Participants will engage in interactive discussions, real-world case analyses, and simulation exercises focusing on sustainability-driven innovation, regulatory compliance, and corporate responsibility. The course aims to empower business leaders, entrepreneurs, and students to align profitability with purpose and performance with responsibility.

Key Learning Outcomes

Understand global sustainability frameworks (UN SDGs, ESG, CSR).
Evaluate environmental and social risks in business operations.
Learn to integrate sustainability into corporate strategy and reporting.
Gain practical insights from leading corporate case studies.
Develop skills for sustainable leadership and decision-making.

Course Outcomes

Understanding key principles of business sustainability and ESG criteria.
Skills to assess and implement sustainability initiatives.
Awareness of legal and regulatory frameworks on sustainability.
Ability to analyse real-world sustainability case studies.

Schedule and Details of the Sessions
(Tentatively from January 23–25, 2026)

Day 1: Foundations of Business Sustainability

Session	Title	Key Topics	Case Study
1	Introduction to Sustainability and ESG Principles	Evolution of sustainability; UN SDGs; ESG frameworks; Triple Bottom Line	Patagonia: Purpose over Profit
2	Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)	CSR models, stakeholder theory, and ethics in business	Tata Group’s CSR Legacy in India
3	Global and Indian Legal Frameworks for Sustainability	Environmental laws, Companies Act CSR provisions, SEBI BRSR regulations	Infosys and SEBI’s BRSR Implementation
4	Sustainability Reporting and Metrics	ESG disclosure standards, GRI, SASB, Integrated Reporting	Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan

Day 2: Integrating Sustainability into Business Strategy

Session	Title	Key Topics	Case Study
5	Sustainable Business Models and Circular Economy	Circular value chains, resource efficiency, product lifecycle	IKEA: Designing for Circularity
6	Sustainable Supply Chain and Procurement	Green sourcing, supplier sustainability audits	Nestlé’s Sustainable Sourcing in Cocoa Supply Chain
7	Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Sustainability	ESG risk management, corporate governance frameworks	Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: Lessons in Governance
8	Stakeholder Engagement and Shared Value Creation	Public-private partnerships, social enterprises, stakeholder mapping	ITC e-Choupal: Sustainability through Inclusive Business

Day 3: Innovation, Practice, and Policy Perspectives

Session	Title	Key Topics	Case Study
9	Sustainability Innovations and Technology	Green technologies, AI for sustainability, clean energy startups	Tesla: Driving Innovation for a Sustainable Future
10	Financing and Investing in Sustainable Businesses	Green finance, ESG funds, impact investing	Yes Bank’s Green Bond Initiative in India
11	Legal and Policy Developments: India and Global Context	COP commitments, national ESG policies, and regulatory frameworks	Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)
12	Capstone: Group Presentations and Policy Simulation	Presentation of sustainability strategies, discussion with industry experts	Simulation: Building a Sustainable Business Strategy

Eligibility

Candidates who are pursuing graduation or have graduated are eligible to register.

Admission Procedure

Submission of Online Application Form along with the required documents and the fee.
Direct admission subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

Interested candidates may register for more than one course only when the dates of the sessions are not clashing.

Course Fee: Rs. 10,000/-

How to Apply

All the candidates should apply online through the website www.nalsarpro.org
Last Date to Apply: January 20, 2026

Conduct of the Course

Live sessions will be conducted online by academicians, professionals, and industry experts during weekends. Soft copies of the reference materials will be provided to the candidates.

If enrollments exceed 100, the University may conduct the classes in different batches on different dates.

Mode of Assessment

Online Examination will be conducted once at the end of the course. The assessment may include MCQ, short answer questions, case study, and problem-based questions.

Award of Certificate (only soft copy through email)

Course Completion Certificate: Candidates securing 50% or more in the Assessment Test will be awarded the ‘Course Completion Certificate’.
Certificate of Participation: All other enrolled candidates will be awarded a ‘Certificate of Participation’.

Please note that certificates will be issued in soft copy format only and will be sent via email. Printed copies will not be provided.

Dr. Krishna Ravi Srinivas

AI and Law

NALSAR University of Law

Course Coordinator & the Instructors

Prof. P. Srinivas Subbarao, Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship, NALSAR University of Law

Course Coordinator

Prof. Subbarao is an accomplished academician with over three decades of experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability management. He has designed and led multidisciplinary programs integrating law and management perspectives, and has conducted executive education programs internationally.

He is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, trained at Cambridge University, UK, and has published over 250 research articles, case studies, and patents. His work emphasizes actionable approaches to ethical and sustainable business transformation.

Mr. Sujit Ali, General Counsel – Corporate Sustainability and Governance

Mr. Sujit Ali is a seasoned legal professional specializing in corporate governance, ESG compliance, and business ethics. He has advised leading Indian and multinational corporations on regulatory compliance, sustainable investment frameworks, and CSR implementation.

He frequently speaks at industry forums on corporate law, sustainability, and responsible business conduct and contributes to policy dialogues aligning business growth with social and environmental accountability.

Dr. Gopal K. Sarangi, Senior Fellow, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi

Dr. Gopal Sarangi is a distinguished scholar in energy transitions, sustainability, and climate governance. He leads multiple national and international projects at TERI focusing on energy access, climate policy, and sustainable business models.

He has published widely in reputed journals and contributed to policy reports shaping India’s green growth and decarbonization strategies. His sessions focus on the intersection of policy, business innovation, and sustainability outcomes.