August 11-12, 2025
Orientation
Introduction to program, key faculty, staff, Canvas online platform, and fellow online learners
The Green Chemistry for Climate and Sustainability Certificate Program is a 9-month, online, admissions-based curriculum for professionals and students in the chemical enterprise and related fields who wish to use the power and potential of green and sustainable chemistry and engineering to mitigate global climate and environmental challenges.
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.
The Green Chemistry for Climate and Sustainability online certificate program was developed by the Yale School of the Environment and the Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering. The certificate program seeks to educate and empower leaders to provide climate-ready solutions within the chemical enterprise. 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 and companies transition to more sustainable practices will be provided through completion of the four-course program.
This online certificate program consists of four, 8-week courses with a final capstone project and hybrid conference hosted at the Yale University School of the Environment. Each course has a theme based around green chemistry and green engineering concepts and will have readings and assignments to complement the video lectures by faculty experts. Weekly synchronous online sessions will provide opportunities for discussions with experts in the field of Green Chemistry and Green Engineering as well as associated fields alongside meaningful and thoughtful engagements with fellow online learners.
Introduction to program, key faculty, staff, Canvas online platform, and fellow online learners
Since 1900, YSE has addressed the world’s most critical environmental challenges through research, practice-based scholarship, and public engagement. Our internationally renowned faculty lead rigorous coursework across ten learning communities, each focused on a different area of expertise. Their innovative research, completed with students and staff across Yale and within numerous disciplines, is changing how we understand the environment, conservation, and sustainability.
By joining YSE, you can become an integral part of this robust and diverse community of learners committed to addressing the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.
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..