About Us
M.C. Mehta Centre for Education and Research
The M.C. Mehta Centre for Education and Research combines decades of environmental advocacy with vast legal and policy experience. Founded on the legacy of Shri. M.C. Mehta, India’s leading environmental lawyer and recipient of global honours such as the Padma Shri, Ramon Magsaysay Award, and UNEP Global 500, the Centre is uniquely positioned to provide principled and practical education. It also contributes to research that strengthens the implementation of environmental and climate law, policy, sustainability, and sustainable development.
Professionals Trained
Certificate Courses
Legacy of Environmental Cases
Global ESG Frameworks Covered
Our Courses
Structured, application-focused programs designed to build expertise in ESG, sustainability, and environmental law.
The Fundamentals of ESG Practice
Materiality Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement
BRSR Reporting
Foundations of Net Zero and GHG Accounting
ISO 14064 Lead Auditor Training Program
GRI Certified Training Program
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Who We Serve
Supporting professionals across law, ESG, compliance, and leadership roles.
- Legal Professionals
- ESG Professionals
- Senior Leadership
- Compliance Teams
- Operational Heads
- Policy Researchers
Our Expertise
Delivering research, education, and frameworks that shape responsible and sustainable business practices.
Research & Policy
Driving environmental governance through structured legal and policy insights.
Education & Training
Delivering practical ESG and sustainability learning for real-world application.
Compliance & Frameworks
Aligning organisations with BRSR, GRI, TCFD, and ISSB standards.
Advisory Thinking
Integrating legal expertise with strategic sustainability decision-making.
Our Approach
Bridging legal expertise with ESG frameworks to deliver practical, real-world solutions.
Legal Integration
Aligning environmental law with ESG strategy for holistic decision-making.
Framework Learning
Applying global standards like BRSR, GRI, and TCFD in practical contexts.
Practical Application
Translating concepts into actionable tools for real-world implementation.
Research & Insights
Thoughtful analysis at the intersection of environmental law, policy, and ESG practice.
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Common Questions about MCMCER Programs
Founded on the legacy of Padma Shri and Ramon Magsaysay Award-winning environmental jurist Shri M.C. Mehta, MCMCER is India's premier institution for sustainability, environmental law, and ESG education. We bridge academic rigor with real-world practitioner expertise to train corporate leaders, compliance officers, and university faculty.
We offer specialized executive training pathways focused on ESG and corporate disclosures:
- GRI Professional Certification: Official training path covering all 4 mandatory courses under the Global Reporting Initiative methodology.
- Executive BRSR Reporting Course: A practical, audit-ready certification on SEBI's sustainability disclosure mandates (jointly certified with Parul University, NAAC Grade A++).
- Fundamentals of ESG Practice: An interdisciplinary course bridging environmental policy, climate risk, and corporate sustainability strategies.
Yes. MCMCER credentials command high value in corporate boardrooms, legal advisories, and academic circles. Our courses are taught by GRI-accredited instructors and corporate sustainability experts. Furthermore, our joint certification with Parul University (NAAC A++ Grade) provides a verified academic weight that helps alumni pivot and negotiate senior roles.
Absolutely. Over 40% of our alumni come from non-ESG domains such as IT, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Quality Assurance. Our courses are designed to act as a "bridge" program, showing you how to translate your existing corporate experience into valuable sustainability strategy and disclosure skills.
Yes. Since sustainability reporting and environmental compliance (like SEBI's BRSR Core) are regulatory necessities for companies in India, human resource and corporate L&D departments frequently sponsor employees. MCMCER provides all necessary documentation, including detailed syllabus brochures and formal commercial invoices, to assist with corporate sponsorship approvals.
As universities integrate ESG into MBA, Law, and Environmental Sciences curricula, faculty members must teach these subjects with authority. Our programs provide structured, academically rigorous syllabi backed by the legacy of Shri M.C. Mehta. This credentials educators to teach ESG topics confidently and offers a robust research foundation for scholarly publications.
To avoid any disruption to your professional or teaching schedule, all courses are conducted online via live, interactive weekend sessions (Saturdays and Sundays). Program durations range from a 5-weekend executive sprint (BRSR) to 4-month structured programs (GRI & ESG Fundamentals).