Impact Specialist Program (ISP) is an In-person executive education program for mid to senior level professionals at corporations and investment firms to master Impact Science. The program will offer enlightened learning in the multidisciplinary field of Impact Science, an amalgamation of: Development & Behavioural Science, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Impact Finance, Corporate Governance and Impact Measurement & Management.

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Design

Embed impact in vision, mission & values to ensure net positive impact at all levels.

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Design Impact

  1. MISSION AND IMPACT DESIGN: Design Lock-In for company’s impact vision, mission and values. Identify Impact Target Groups & Complete Needs Assessment. Finalize SDG impact
  2. BUSINESS SYSTEMS DESIGN: Redesign Business Systems along the 4Ps of Impact – Product, People, Profit & Planet. Ensure Net-positive Impact at all levels
  3. PRODUCT AND REVENUE GROWTH DESIGN: Design path from Responsible to Sustainable to Impact; Choose Organic vs. M&A, in-house vs. partner-led, and, Core vs Subsidiaries
  4. PEOPLE AND LEADERSHIP DESIGN: Design an organization structure to execute on Impact. Linking performance bonuses & ESOPs to Impact
  5. PLANET AND SUSTAINABILITY DESIGN: How to make business decisions that benefit the planet and align with ESG principles

Build

Build systems to measure & manage impact across the value chain.
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Build Impact

  1. BUILD IMPACT AND R&D CAPABILITY: Behavioural Economic Assessments, RCTs, Geographic, Gender & Community considerations, SDG Alignment, Innovation
  2. BUILD AN IMPACT SUPPLY CHAIN: Social & Environment Footprint, Energy Management, Sustainable Procurement
  3. BUILD CONSUMER IMPACT: Access & Affordability for underserved; purpose for privileged customers
  4. BUILD BUSINESS ETHICS AND IMPACT INTEGRITY: Maintaining integrity in impact-driven decision-making
  5. BUILD SYSTEMS TO MEASURE AND MANAGE IMPACT: Impact Measurement & Management. Role of IMP & UNDP. Principles from IFC, PRI, etc. Alignment with SDGs

Scale

Scale impact and understand impact risks & outcome for design interventions.
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Scale Impact

  1. SCALE IMPACT RISK MANAGEMENT: Managing Net Positive Impact along 4Ps
  2. SCALE IMPACT FINANCING: Avoid distracting ancillary scale, Development Science, Risk Types (Product, Market, Leadership, Country, Currency, Liquidity, etc.); Impact Resilience- address social & climate risks
  3. SCALE RISK RETURN IMPACT OPTIMIZATION: Long-term impact capital mix
  4. SCALE CIRCULARITY: Encourage the adoption of circular economy principles at a larger scale
  5. SCALE DECARBONIZATION AND ACCELARATE NET ZERO JOURNEY: Achieve carbon neutrality on a global scale and help transition toward achieving a state of net-zero carbon emissions

Manage

Manage impact assessment, impact reporting, impact market Capitalization & Impact governance with an eye on the future.
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Manage Impact

  1. IMPACT ASSESSMENT: Evaluating and measuring the effects of business activities on environmental, social, and governance criteria
  2. IMPACT REPORTING: Need for & Developments in Impact Reporting
  3. IMPACT MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION: Impact Language & Training, Role of Ethics & Values
  4. INSTITUTE IMPACT GOVERNANCE: Role of Board & Committees. Auditing, Disclosure & Compliance; ESG; CSR, Philanthropy & Investments

Upcoming Cohorts

Launching in September 2026

Senior Leaders’ Edition

Target Age Group

40-60 Years

Host Campuses

Mahindra University,
Hyderabad & UPES,
Dehradun

Program Duration

4 days (in-person),
split across both
campuses

Level

Senior executives,
CXOs, and leaders in
ESG, Sustainability & Impact

Program Fee: INR 1,06,000 + Applicable GST

Emerging Leaders’ Edition

Target Age Group

25-40 Years

Host Campuses

Mahindra University, Hyderabad

Program Duration

2 days (in-person)

Level

Mid-level managers &
emerging leaders transitioning
into ESG, Sustainability & Impact

Program Fee: INR 40,000 + Applicable GST

Successfully Completed Cohorts

ISP Senior Leaders’ Edition

Cohort 1

Dates: Sep 19-21, 2024 & Nov 28-30, 2024
Venue: UPES, Dehradun & MU, Hyderabad

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ISP Emerging Leaders’ Edition

Cohort 2

Dates: Apr 26-27, 2025
Venue: UPES, Dehradun

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ISP Senior Leaders' Edition - LATAM

Cohort 3

Dates: Nov 26, 2025
Venue: Bogota, Colombia

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For further information, please write to Harpreet Kaur (+91 98102 99873) harpreet.kaur@aspireimpact.in |  isp@aspireimpact.in

ISP

ISP Glimpses

ISP webinar – Insights – Q&A

The Rising Demand of ESG and Impact Leadership

Has led to the emergence of the Chief Impact Officer role & an increased demand for skilled impact specialists with 21st-century skills.

98% of S&P 500 companies reported ESG information in 2022

70% of the world’s 500 largest companies now have public climate commitments, reflecting record-breaking progress.

The Chief Impact Officer role is emerging at companies like HP, Salesforce, and Twilio, further emphasizing the need for impact leadership.

65% of C-suite executives rank sustainability as a top- three priority 55% of CEOs expect significant returns from their sustainable investments within 3–5 years.
66% of consumers, 75% of Gen Z/Millennials prioritise sustainability in 2024; 80% willing to pay more for sustainable goods.

Why Choose This Program?

Lead the Future in
ESG, Sustainability, and Impact
Renowned and visionary leaders as faculty
Design, Build, Scale and Manage Impact
Co-certified by Aspire Impact, UPES, and Mahindra University.

The Aspire Advantage

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Comprehensive curriculum designed for career advancement

aimed at fostering specialized ESG, sustainability and impact skills such as: impact design, risk-return-impact optimization, net-zero transition pathways, sustainability initiatives.
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Expert led learning

Program developed by the practitioners for the practitioners. Learn directly from top industry experts, CXOs, and global visionary leaders.
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Exclusive Learning Environment

Compact cohort size enabling meaningful discussions, Personalized mentorship and high value networking opportunities.
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Global Convening Power

Aspire, Mahindra University and UPES leadership have spearheaded top global and Indian impact organizations engaging with the best experts, practitioners and academics.
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Pioneering Vision

First to envision the CIO (Chief Impact Officer) role, Impact Specialist role and curriculum.
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Practical Real World Application

Designed for executives, focusing on practical applications rather than theoretical learning. Interactive sessions with real-life case studies & expert panels. Program Exercises to draft your organisation’s Impact Strategy.
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Trusted by Leading Organisations

Backed by top industry players and driven by real-world expertise in impact leadership.

Who Will Benefit?

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Corporate Executives in ESG, Sustainability, and Impact.
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Banking, Finance, and Investment Professionals working in impact-driven roles.
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CSR, Corporate Affairs, and Philanthropy Leaders.
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Investor Relations and Corporate Communication Experts.
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Professionals looking to transition into impact leadership roles.

Program Outcome

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Gain expertise to design, build, scale, and manage impact across industries.
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Develop leadership skills to drive ESG and sustainability initiatives effectively.
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Apply real-world insights from 70+ case studies and industry experts.
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Expand professional networks by connecting with CXOs and impact leaders.
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Earn a recognized certification to accelerate career growth in impact leadership.

Ready To Make An Impact?

Join a transformative learning experience designed for professionals eager to drive meaningful change in the impact sector.
Elevate your career, expand your network, and gain practical skills to lead in ESG, sustainability, and impact leadership.

For further information, please write to Harpreet Kaur (+91 98102 99873) harpreet.kaur@aspireimpact.in |  isp@aspireimpact.in

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