IIM Kashipur Launches New Sustainability Programme in Tie-Up with evACAD
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur has partnered with Nagpur-based pManifold EV Academy Pvt Ltd (evACAD) to launch a new executive education initiative aimed at promoting sustainability and clean energy leadership.
The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), introduces the Post Graduate Executive Certificate Programme in Net Zero Strategy and Sustainability Leadership. This programme is tailored for working professionals in sectors like energy, oil & gas, engineering, consulting, corporate finance, and sustainability who aim to lead the transition towards cleaner, greener practices across industries and public sectors.
The course will focus on critical themes such as climate systems, decarbonization, carbon markets, green finance, and sustainable business models. It is structured around the core pillars of People, Planet, and Profit, combining case-based learning, teamwork, and leadership development to equip participants for high-impact roles in sustainability-driven initiatives.
Participants will also gain insights into climate risk, circular economy, ecosystem thinking, and innovative financing models for sustainable projects.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Kunal Ganguly, Dean (Development), IIM Kashipur, and Rahul Bagdia, CMD of evACAD, in the presence of faculty members including Prof. Vaibhav Bhamoriya.
In parallel, IIM Kashipur has officially kicked off its 2025–27 academic session, welcoming 433 students across its MBA, MBA (Analytics), and PhD programmes. The induction programme took place from June 23 to 26, followed by the inaugural session on June 27.
This year's batch includes 265 students in the MBA programme, 157 in MBA (Analytics), and 11 PhD scholars, with students coming from diverse academic backgrounds such as arts, commerce, science, and engineering. Many also bring professional experience, adding depth to the learning environment.

















