Table of Contents

• Founder’s Note

• IICSR in Press

  • Accelerating the, One Mind at a Time - Harsha Saxe …

• Blog

  • Blockchain + ESG Reporting: Real Solutions or Just …

  • Net Zero by 2050? Why 2025 Is Make-or-Break

• Courses

  • IICSR Certified Carbon Blockchain Practitioner (Au …

  • Masters in CSR and Sustainability

  • IICSR Certified AI and Sustainability Practitioner

• IICSR Sustainability Dialogues - Europe Series

• Jobs

  • India

  • United Arab Emirates

  • United States

  • Indonesia

  • Mauritius

• About Us

  • Accreditations and Recognitions

  • What We Offer

Founder’s Note

At IICSR, we believe that the journey to a sustainable future begins with knowledge, collaboration, and bold action. This week’s edition highlights the critical role of technology in driving ESG reporting, the urgency of 2025 in the Net Zero timeline, and fresh global job opportunities for sustainability leaders. As we navigate this climate-critical decade, let us stay informed, inspired, and interconnected. Your commitment to learning and leading is what powers the change.

~ Harsha Saxena, Founder and CEO IICSR Group

IICSR in Press

Accelerating the, One Mind at a Time - Harsha Saxena, Founder and CEO IICSR

Net Zero isn’t just a target—it’s a mindset shift.

Harsha Saxena, Founder & CEO of IICSR, is driving that shift through bold sustainability education. IICSR is training leaders to turn ESG principles into real impact across industries.

With footprints in India, Europe, and the U.S., IICSR’s influence is scaling fast.

Explore how IICSR’s vision is reshaping climate action through knowledge.

Blog

Blockchain + ESG Reporting: Real Solutions or Just Hype?

Can blockchain truly revolutionize ESG reporting, or is it just another tech trend riding the sustainability wave? This blog dives into the promises and pitfalls of using blockchain for accountability. Discover how decentralized systems could reshape transparency—or complicate it further. Read on to explore what’s real and what’s just hype.

Net Zero by 2050? Why 2025 Is Make-or-Break

Why is 2025 being called the make-or-break year for achieving Net Zero by 2050? This blog unpacks the critical tipping points, urgent actions, and global decisions that will define our climate future. With the clock ticking fast, can governments and corporations rise to the challenge? Dive in to see why the next 12 months could change everything.

Courses

IICSR Certified Carbon Blockchain Practitioner (August)

Duration: 15th August to 10th October 2025

Time: Friday's only, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST

Mode: Live online via Zoom (Recordings and materials available for life-long)

20% Coupon Code: Early Bird

Masters in CSR and Sustainability

Duration: 13th September to 28th December 2025

Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST

Mode: Live online via Zoom (Recordings and materials available for life-long)

10% Coupon Code: First Bird

IICSR Certified AI and Sustainability Practitioner

Wednesday’s only

Duration: 1st to 29th October 2025

Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST

Mode: Live online via Zoom (Recordings and materials available for life-long)

Fees: INR 8000

10% Coupon Code: First Bird

IICSR Sustainability Dialogues - Europe Series

We start our journey from Mumbai, India again and build the momentum towards Europe!

Join the IICSR Sustainability Dialogues and IICSRians Meet and Greet across Europe this September! Network with impact leaders and exchange ideas in cities such as Venice, Milan, Zurich, Vienna, Prague, and Amsterdam. 

Meet Harsha Saxena, Founder and CEO of IICSR Group, in an informal, inspiring setting. Gain insights into global sustainability trends while connecting with like-minded changemakers.

Jobs

India

1. ESG Manager – Aditya Birla Renewables Limited (Mumbai)
   Lead ESG strategy, reporting, and compliance within the renewable energy division.
   Apply here: Aditya Birla LinkedIn: ESG Manager LinkedIn+8LinkedIn+8LinkedIn+8LinkedIn+4LinkedIn+4LinkedIn+4LinkedInLinkedIn
   
   

2. Assistant Manager – Sustainability – Tata Consultancy Services (Bangalore)
   Support client advisory on sustainability solutions and disclosure practices.
   Apply here: TCS Sustainability Consultant opening LinkedIn+12LinkedIn+12LinkedIn+12

United Arab Emirates

1. Environmental, Social & Governance Manager – Etihad (Abu Dhabi)
   Drive ESG policy, stakeholder engagement and sustainability integration.
   Apply here: Etihad ESG Manager LinkedIn+15LinkedIn+15LinkedIn+15LinkedIn
   
   

2. Sustainability Specialist – Oil & Gas Sector (Dubai)
   Design and implement sustainability programs, audits and reporting within oil & gas.
   Apply here: LinkedIn listing: Sustainability Specialist UAE LinkedIn

United States

1. ESG / Environmental, Social & Governance Manager – Meta (San Francisco, CA)
   Lead ESG strategy and environmental compliance for corporate operations.
   Apply via LinkedIn: search “Environmental, Social & Governance Manager Meta”
   ⬇︎ Direct link here: [Meta ESG Manager listing]LinkedIn+15LinkedIn+15LinkedIn+15LinkedIn+15socialimpact.linkedin.com+15LinkedIn+15
   
   

2. Senior Consultant – Climate Resilience & Sustainability – WSP (multiple U.S. locations)
   Advisory role focused on climate resilience, infrastructure sustainability across projects.
   Apply via WSP U.S. careers: WSP Sustainability Consultant U.S. jobs LinkedIn

Indonesia

1. Environmental & Social Safeguards Specialist – The Nature Conservancy (Dubai listing—but remote/regionally applicable)
   Oversee ESG risk mitigation, social safeguards and environmental due diligence.
   Apply here: Nature Conservancy listing LinkedIn+2LinkedIn+2LinkedIn+2
   
   

2. Sustainability Consultant – Tata Consultancy Services (Bangalore)
   While based in India, Tata often projects across Asia including Indonesia. Role focuses on ESG advisory services.

   Apply here: [TCS Consultant job on LinkedIn]LinkedIn+1LinkedIn+1

Mauritius

Although listings for Mauritius are less visible via LinkedIn, many international sustainability firms (e.g., global logistics or renewable projects) recruit regionally. You can explore openings via:

• Aditya Birla Group ESG / Sustainability roles (often extend into Mauritius projects)
  Apply via LinkedIn search: “Aditya Birla sustainability India” LinkedIn+2LinkedIn+2LinkedIn+2LinkedIn+1LinkedIn+1
  
  

• PwC ESG / Climate & Sustainability Advisory – Bengaluru / regional
  Applicable for Mauritius-assigned engagements.
  Apply here: LinkedIn: PwC ESG Climate & Sustainability India LinkedInLinkedIn

About Us

The International Institute of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility (IICSR) is a globally recognized institution committed to education, research, and training in Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and Responsible Business Practices.

With over a decade of impact, IICSR has empowered professionals across continents through its academic programs, corporate trainings, global dialogues, and policy-driven research. It partners with institutions, corporates, and government bodies to accelerate sustainability adoption across sectors.

Accreditations and Recognitions

• American Council of Training and Development (ACTD), USA

• Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC) – under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India

• Programs aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) – Government of India

• Partnered for academic credit transfers with Menlo College, Silicon Valley, USA

What We Offer

• Internationally accredited diploma and master-level courses

• Enterprise training programs and certification modules

• Research publications, sustainability tools, and case studies

• Global events and dialogues with industry changemakers

• AI-enabled, blockchain-supported learning platform (Lynera.ai)

At IICSR, we’re not just teaching sustainability—we’re shaping a generation of purpose-driven leaders and enabling organizations to embed sustainability at the core of their operations.

🌐 Learn more: www.iicsr.com | 📧 [email protected]