Paul Anastas
Yale School of the Environment
With over 96% of all manufactured goods touched by the chemistry enterprise, there is an urgent need for professionals who can lead the chemicals sector to one that simultaneously maximizes product function while addressing climate change and sustainability concerns. The challenges posed by many commercial chemicals to society, the climate and the environment have become increasingly clear in recent years as have the solutions to those challenges.
The Certificate Program in Green Chemistry for Climate and Sustainability is committed to teaching Green Chemistry and Green Engineering applications to address global and local challenges related to both the Global South as well as industrialized nations, and will include fundamental knowledge of the drivers, barriers and opportunities to implement safer chemicals and processes. As the global community pursues the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, companies will be looking for guidance from professionals trained in sustainable practices.
This program is designed for public, private and nonprofit professionals and advanced students who share an interest in creating a more sustainable chemical enterprise. The program does not require an extensive background in chemistry.
Public, private, and nonprofit professionals, and advanced students from both the Global South and industrialized nations who share an interest in creating a more sustainable chemical enterprise. This program does not require an extensive background in chemistry.
Current and next-generation practitioners from around the globe eager to learn from the world’s foremost experts in Green Chemistry and Green Engineering, as well as related fields and alongside a worldwide network of online learners.
Leaders who want to champion de-fossilization and the minimization of undesired biological and environmental impacts of the chemical enterprise as it transitions in response to climate and sustainability challenges.
Mid-August, 2025 through Mid-May, 2026
This fully online program is designed to be flexible with your work schedules and commitments. You should expect to spend 5-7 hours per week on the different types of course materials. While most of the material will be provided asynchronously, there will be a scheduled weekly 1.25-hour synchronous session with all online learners.
The tuition for the entire program is $7,500. Financial support through scholarships is available on a competitive basis.
Questions? Be sure to check out our FAQ page for answers to commonly asked questions, and contact us by email at greenchem.certificate@yale.edu..