About the Centre
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.
Our Vision
To advance sustainability, environmental law, and policy through impactful research, education, and practical knowledge that drives meaningful change.
Our Mission
With a focus on generating knowledge that informs policy and practice, the Centre undertakes research aimed at addressing real-world environmental and legal challenges. By engaging with pressing legal, regulatory, and ecological issues, our work contributes to: 1. Informed policy-making. 2. Improved compliance mechanisms. 3. Greater public understanding.
Research and Policy Engagement
The Centre’s research initiatives are designed to influence national and international sustainability discourse. By examining critical intersections between law, policy, and ecology, we provide frameworks that strengthen both environmental compliance and sustainable development practices.
Education and Capacity Building
In alignment with its vision, the Centre designs training and capacity-building programs that translate cutting-edge research into actionable knowledge. These courses equip participants with: ● Foundational legal and sustainability knowledge. ● Advanced tools and practical skills. ● Expertise to navigate the fast-changing landscape of environmental regulation and sustainable development.
Who We Serve
The M.C. Mehta Centre is committed to teaching the next generation of sustainability and legal professionals, as well as experienced practitioners. Our curriculum stands out for its interdisciplinary focus, policy-based insights, and real-world relevance. We serve a diverse audience, including: ● Legal practitioners and in-house counsels ● Senior leadership and line managers ● Compliance professionals ● Operational heads ● Anyone engaged with the strategic and regulatory dimensions of sustainability and ESG
Our Approach
Our programs bridge the gap between legal compliance and strategic sustainability integration. We offer insights into: ● Interpreting climate and environmental legislation. ● Aligning operations with ESG frameworks such as GRI, BRSR, TCFD, and ISSB ● Developing internal protocols for stakeholder engagement and ESG risk governance This values-driven approach ensures participants gain clarity, responsibility, and foresight in advancing sustainability goals.
Impact and Commitment
The Centre’s offerings enable professionals to lead with integrity and responsibility while driving meaningful change. By shaping changemakers across organizations and sectors, the M.C. Mehta Centre continues the legacy of ground-breaking environmental jurisprudence in India.
Upcoming courses
Certificate Course on Materiality Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement
- 28 February 2026 – 29 March 2026
In today’s ESG and sustainability reporting environment, materiality assessment and stakeholder engagement have become essential to producing credible, transparent, and decision relevant disclosures. Regulators, investors, and assurance professionals now expect organisations to demonstrate that their ESG priorities are based on structured stakeholder engagement processes and clearly defined materiality methodologies, rather than generic or standardised statements.
The Certificate Course on Materiality Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement is designed to deliver a comprehensive and application focused understanding of how organisations identify, evaluate, prioritise, and validate material ESG issues. The programme places strong emphasis on compliance with Indian regulatory frameworks such as BRSR and BRSR Core, while also drawing upon global standards including GRI, IFRS Sustainability Standards, and emerging assurance requirements.
Certificate Course on the Foundations of Net Zero and GHG Accounting
- 01 March 2026 -26 April 2026
In the context of global climate commitments and increasing regulatory scrutiny, organisations are under growing pressure to translate Net Zero pledges into measurable, credible, and verifiable corporate strategies. Stakeholders now expect companies to move beyond aspirational targets and demonstrate clearly defined pathways for emissions reduction, supported by robust data, science based targets, and time bound action plans.
The course offers an in depth, application focused approach covering the identification of emission hotspots, establishment of baselines, development of science based targets aligned with SBTi, and the design of Net Zero roadmaps. Participants will also learn how to prioritise decarbonisation levers, integrate Net Zero goals into governance and financial planning, apply tools such as internal carbon pricing and circular economy models, monitor progress using KPIs and performance dashboards, and report through BRSR Core, CDP, and TCFD frameworks.
Certificate Course on BRSR Reporting
- 14 March 2026 -12 April 2026
In the evolving framework of corporate governance in India, Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting has become central to accountability, transparency, and responsible business conduct. With SEBI mandating BRSR for the top 1000 listed companies and introducing the BRSR Core framework with assured disclosures, ESG reporting is no longer a matter of choice. It is both a regulatory requirement and a strategic necessity.
This comprehensive foundational course on BRSR, offered by the M.C. Mehta Centre for Education and Research, is designed to provide a clear and practical understanding of India’s BRSR and BRSR Core frameworks. The course equips participants with the skills required to prepare robust, audit ready disclosures that strengthen corporate credibility and build stakeholder confidence.
Certificate Course on the Fundamentals of ESG Practice
- 04 April 2026 – 26 July 2026
In today’s rapidly changing global landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are reshaping how businesses operate, how investors allocate capital, and how regulators define corporate accountability. ESG is no longer optional — it’s a strategic imperative that drives risk management, long-term value creation, company reputation, and regulatory compliance.
As expectations from stakeholders continue to evolve, organisations are increasingly required to demonstrate measurable, credible, and transparent ESG practices. Effective ESG integration enables businesses to anticipate regulatory shifts, strengthen governance frameworks, attract responsible investment, and build resilience in an increasingly sustainability driven economy.
Success Stories
Anish Kumar Gupta
The course provided a clear understanding of the BRSR framework, regulatory expectations, and practical aspects of BRSR sustainability reporting. The concepts were explained in a simple and practical manner, making them easy to relate to real industry scenarios. The faculty demonstrated strong subject knowledge and addressed queries effectively. Overall, the course has significantly enhanced my understanding of BRSR reporting and will be very useful in my professional work in sustainability and compliance.
Namgay Dorji
As we conclude a long journey of learning, I take this moment to thank the MC Mehta Centre for once again spearheading the learning in an area conveniently ignored, often. The Fundamentals of ESG Practice has opened up many new corners that I did not know existed or was hidden in the confusions. The sessions have brought about new found love for new areas of learning and I hope I can do justice to all the wonderful teachers. To my fellow learners, I wish thee well for your future and more importantly in your desire to apply the learnings in your own context. It’s been wonderful listing/reading your comments, and also to know that there were all of us there present in spirit, in a single class. My Best Wishes to all.
Dharamraj Dhanasekaran
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my feedback. I found the course very insightful and valuable. I learned a lot from Institute MCMCER, and the trainer’s strong experience in the sustainability field made the sessions engaging, practical, and easy to understand. The course has greatly improved my understanding of sustainability concepts. I am interested in enrolling in more courses in the future and will definitely recommend MCMCER programs to my friends and colleagues. Thank you once again for a rewarding learning experience.
Sayantani
The learning experience was really good as the faculty members were all very accommodative and very resourceful There was lot of learning right from basic to advanced level