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Sustainable IT Concepts — Foundational Awareness Programme

A structured foundational module introducing the environmental impact of digital technology, the business case for Sustainable IT, and GCF's framework — delivered to university students, corporate onboarding cohorts, and leadership awareness sessions.

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Foundational · All StreamsUniversity & CorporateNo PrerequisiteHalf-Day to 2-Day FormatDigital EcoWarrior Eligible
Audience

Who this programme is designed for

Target Audience

  • University departments (all streams) — onboarding module for SATP
  • Corporate onboarding cohorts — sustainability awareness for all employees
  • Leadership teams — CXO awareness and strategic alignment sessions
  • HR and L&D departments embedding sustainability into induction
  • NGOs and public sector teams beginning their sustainability journey

Delivery Model

Delivered as a half-day (3hr), full-day (6hr), or 2-day (12hr) institutional workshop. Minimum cohort: 30 participants. Available in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Customisable to sector and organisation context.

Curriculum

What participants learn

Module 01

The Environmental Impact of IT

Overview of digital technology's carbon, energy, e-waste, and water footprint. Key statistics: 300 trees per computer per year; AI's carbon footprint growing 5× faster than the rest of IT. India's digital growth trajectory and its environmental implications.

Module 02

GCF Sustainable IT Framework

Introduction to GCF's six-principle framework: Measure, Design, Extend, Optimise, Report, Govern. How the framework applies across hardware, data centres, cloud, software, and AI workloads.

Module 03

BRSR, ESG & Regulatory Landscape

India's Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) mandate. SEBI requirements, Scope 1/2/3 emissions, India AI Governance Guidelines 2025 sustainability principle. What's required and what's at stake.

Module 04

The Business Case

Cost savings from sustainability, ESG investor expectations, talent attraction, brand differentiation, and risk reduction. How Sustainable IT creates competitive advantage — not just compliance.

Module 05

From Awareness to Action

Building a personal and organisational action plan. Introduction to the GCF Digital EcoWarrior Checklist. How to escalate from awareness to measurable outcomes within 30 days.

Outcomes

What participants gain

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding of IT's environmental footprint and key metrics (kgCO₂e, PUE, WUE)
  • Ability to articulate the business case for Sustainable IT to senior stakeholders
  • Familiarity with BRSR requirements relevant to IT operations
  • A 30-day personal action plan for digital carbon reduction
  • Eligibility for GCF Digital EcoWarrior certification

Certification

Participants who complete this programme receive a GCF Sustainable AI CoE certification — digitally verifiable, recognised by GCF's corporate member network and aligned with India AI Governance Guidelines 2025.

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Pricing & Delivery

Programme fees & schedule

All GCF Academy training is delivered as institutional B2B engagements — not as open individual enrolment. Pricing is per participant, exclusive of GST.

Programme Fee
₹22,000
+ 18% GST  ·  per participant
Foundation Level
GCF Academy Certificate of Completion
Digital EcoWarrior Checklist & 30-day Action Plan
Pre-learning access to EcoBodhai App
GCF Digital EcoWarrior eligibility
Volume discounts and CSR partnership rates available for eligible organisations.
Delivery Details
Format OptionsHalf-day (3 hrs) · Full-day (6 hrs) · 2-day (12 hrs)
Minimum Cohort30 participants per batch
Delivery ModeIn-person · Virtual · Hybrid
AudienceAll streams — university & corporate
PrerequisiteNone — open to all
CustomisationSector & organisation context adapted
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All training is B2B

GCF Academy programmes are delivered to universities, corporate L&D teams, and professional associations — not as open individual enrolment. Minimum cohort sizes apply.