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Founder’s Note
Harsha Saxena Founder IICSR
As we navigate a world shaped by climate urgency, AI and minimalism are emerging as powerful tools for sustainable transformation. This edition brings you insights on how artificial intelligence is accelerating ESG goals, the global shift toward minimalist, responsible living, and real-world examples of innovation in action.
Our commitment is to empower individuals and organizations with knowledge, skills, and opportunities in ESG and sustainability. Together, we can shape a resilient, responsible, and thriving future. Thank you for being part of this journey towards a greener planet. ~ Harsha Saxena
Blogs
Can AI Save the Planet? Exploring the Green Side of Artificial Intelligence
AI and Sustainability
Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a powerful ally in the fight against climate change.
From carbon tracking to energy optimization, AI is helping companies meet ESG goals faster. Real-world examples show how AI drives efficiency, compliance, and climate resilience. As investments rise, integrating AI into sustainability strategy is no longer optional—it's essential.
Minimalism Meets ESG: A Global Lifestyle Shift
Minimalism and ESG
Minimalism is evolving from a design trend into a powerful ESG-aligned lifestyle movement. It encourages conscious consumption, ethical choices, and low-waste living across sectors. Corporates, individuals, and governments are adopting minimalist values to drive sustainability. The shift reflects a growing global demand for simplicity, responsibility, and circular economies.
Upcoming Courses
Advanced certified ESG Practitioners (July)
Duration: 26th July to 2nd November 2025 (Weekends only)
Day and Time: Saturday and Sunday
11 am to 2 pm IST for 12 weekends
Mode: Live online session (Recordings and materials available for life-long)
10% Coupon Code: Early Bird
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
Top Sustainability Job Openings (1st–7th July 2025)
🇮🇳 India
1. Senior Manager – Community Engagement (APAC)
📍 Amazon | Bangalore
Lead CSR & sustainability engagement across Asia-Pacific.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
2. Procurement Sustainability Analyst
📍 Nouryon | Navi Mumbai
Drive supply chain sustainability and compliance initiatives.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
3. Sustainability Specialist – Global Compliance
📍 Flex Ltd. | Chennai
Support global ESG compliance programs in manufacturing.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1. Sustainability Manager – Biofuels Program
📍 ADNOC Group | Abu Dhabi
Strategic lead for renewable energy and ESG alignment.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
2. Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Analyst
📍 PwC Middle East | Dubai
Analyze ESG risks and lead client advisory engagements.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
3. Senior ESG Reporting Consultant
📍 KPMG Lower Gulf | Dubai
Support clients with ESG frameworks, TCFD, and CSRD alignment.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
🇺🇸 United States
1. Director – Sustainability Disclosure & Ratings
📍 Western Digital | San Jose
Lead ESG transparency, investor engagement & global reporting.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
2. ESG Program Manager
📍 Intel Corporation | Hillsboro, Oregon
Develop and oversee ESG strategy across product lines.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
3. Sustainability Manager – Buildings & Infrastructure
📍 AECOM | New York
Deliver sustainability solutions across infrastructure projects.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
🇿🇦 South Africa
1. Group Sustainability Reporting Officer
📍 Shoprite Group | Cape Town
Develop integrated sustainability reporting practices.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
2. Environmental Sustainability Specialist
📍 Woolworths | Cape Town
Support circular economy and packaging innovation efforts.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
3. ESG Risk & Compliance Consultant
📍 EY South Africa | Johannesburg
Deliver ESG risk assessments and develop policy frameworks.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1. Sustainability Manager – Palm Oil & Agriculture
📍 Musim Mas | Medan
Coordinate sustainability compliance and smallholder engagement.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
2. Environmental & Social Risk Consultant
📍 ERM | Jakarta
Work on high-impact ESG projects for financial clients.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
3. CSR & Environmental Manager
📍 PT Unilever Indonesia | Tangerang
Execute social impact programs and stakeholder engagement.
🔗 Apply on LinkedIn
Top 3 LinkedIn posts by Thought Leaders
Lachlan Nixon – “Climate Tech in 2025: Don’t Use the ‘C’ Word”
🔗 View the post
Summary:
Lachlan argues that framing climate tech as a business, security, or industrial opportunity (rather than just environmental) is essential to driving investment and adoption.
Vincent Ruinet – “Happy 2025! How I See Climate Tech’s Next Chapter”
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Summary:
Vincent reflects on climate tech maturing into a smarter and more economically impactful phase—beyond subsidies and standalone green narratives.
Soojin Choung – “Climate Tech Newsletter: June 09, 2025”
🔗 View the post
Summary:
Soojin shares insights on record-breaking $3.3 trillion global clean energy investment for 2025, highlights AI-related data center energy use, and market dynamics.
3 Upcoming Sustainability Events (Announced Jul 1–7, 2025)
“AI for a Sustainable Future” Roundtable (Virtual – July 25, 2025): Hosted by: Global Climate Innovation Coalition (GCIC). Focus: How artificial intelligence can drive sustainable development solutions. Announced this week via GCIC leadership, the session will gather global policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to explore AI-driven climate action and ethical AI ecosystems linkedin.com. Format: Online multi-stakeholder roundtable (open participation link to be provided).
AHA Sustainability Summit (In-Person – July 19, 2025, Nashville, USA): Hosted by: American Hospital Association. Focus: Sustainability in healthcare. A one-day summit for hospital and health system leaders to share strategies for greener operations and climate-resilient healthcareaha.orgaha.org. Takes place at JW Marriott Nashville, featuring keynotes (e.g. Dr. Jonathan Perlin) on environmental impacts to health and actionable solutions for sustainable hospitals.
Oxford Sustainable Finance Summit 2025 (In-Person – July 16–17, 2025, Oxford, UK): Hosted by: University of Oxford. Focus: The future of sustainable finance. This flagship summit (third annual) brings together academics, financiers, policymakers and NGOs to examine emerging trends – from AI in sustainable finance and climate litigation, to net-zero transition planning sustainablefinance.ox.ac.uksustainablefinance.ox.ac.uk.
Topics include green investment innovation, nature finance, and managing ESG
amid geopolitical shifts.
About IICSR
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]
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