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Yale University's Green Chemistry for Climate & Sustainability Certificate equips professionals with the knowledge they need to help companies leverage the transformative potential of green and sustainable chemistry, and green engineering,
More that 96% of manufactured goods are impacted in some way be the chemical sector. Because of this, most enterprises in our industrial economy can improve their sustainability footprint by implementing green and sustainable chemistry practices in their own operations, or throughout their supply chains.
And because changes made at the molecular level ripple out to yield outsized benefits, professionals who understand the world of green chemistry have the potential to create outsized impacts on their organizations.
Participants in the 9-month certificate program learn about the economic and scientific drivers of green chemistry changes, as well as the barriers to those changes. And because of the field's potential for wide-ranging impacts, the science and technology of green chemistry are presented within the context of larger societal, economic, policy, cultural, and ethical considerations
"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." - Yale School of the Environment
Upcoming Information Sessions:
• Thursday, Apr. 2, 2026 at 7 pm ET (Register)
• Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026 at 10 am ET (Register)
Program Basics:
- Application Deadline: May 8, 2026
- Tuition: $7,500 with scholarships available
- Length: Four 8-week courses spanning 9 months
- Format: Fully online program requiring 5-7 hours per week on course materials. Mostly asynchronous, but includes weekly 1.25-hour live sessions with all learners.
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