Master's in Energy, Environment & Climate Manager

Certification at a Glance

Programme Overview

The Energy, Environment & Climate Manager masters the use of key resources and leads the fight against climate change. The role covers energy efficiency, renewable energy procurement, water management, waste reduction, circular economy and decarbonisation across the entire value chain.

Three core operational missions define the profession:

• Integrate the energy transition and circular treatment of water and waste to protect ecosystems and biodiversity — from procurement to production and distribution.
• Analyse the company and its environment to determine the priority improvement actions to undertake.
• Act for resource optimisation: reduce energy consumption and waste, implement circular economy approaches and decarbonise activities.

The Manager pursues three complementary performance dimensions simultaneously — environmental, economic/financial, and social/societal — forming a virtuous circle of sustainable impact.

Graduate Outcomes

BC01 Environmental Analysis — Strategic & Prospective Intelligence

Conduct technology monitoring and lead internal audits to feed strategic decision-making.

• Collect and analyse data on new technologies, market trends and environmental regulations
• Conduct internal audits using stakeholder interviews and process review
• Run strategic studies using ecological footprint tools and environmental modelling software
• Perform prospective scenario planning and risk assessments with internal and external experts
• Build a regulatory, competitive and technological watch system
• Produce strategic recommendations to guide sustainability decisions at board level

BC02 Environmental Strategy Development

Design evidence-based strategies aligned with ISO 14001, carbon neutrality and circular economy goals.

• Map economic, geographical and demographic characteristics impacting ecosystems (GIS tools)
• Analyse local, national and international regulations to ensure full compliance
• Develop operational environmental strategies using Life-Cycle Analysis (LCA) and co-construction workshops
• Define energy, water and waste action plans (ISO 50001 energy management systems)
• Pilot the carbon strategy: carbon accounting (Bilan Carbone®) and LCA for buildings
• Engage the organisation in circular economy principles (Cradle to Cradle, ISO 14001 & 26000)

BC03 Optimising Natural Resource Management

Lead projects for energy, water and waste efficiency — on time, on budget.

• Schedule and supervise studies and site works, ensuring phase sequencing and budget control
• Build and lead inclusive, multidisciplinary project teams
• Monitor KPIs against contracts; evaluate and correct supplier performance
• Conduct techno-economic comparison of renewable energy options (solar, wind, biomass…)
• Define procurement, production and distribution processes to reduce energy consumption
• Implement water optimisation measures and manage water/sanitation service budgets
• Drive waste recycling and valorisation programmes (composting stations, circular loops)

BC04 Regulatory Compliance Auditing

Ensure continuous legal and normative compliance across all environmental dimensions.

• Coordinate technical and environmental controls of sorting centres and valorisation units
• Conduct environmental audits using pollution sensors, water quality tests and surveillance protocols
• Monitor and update practices in line with local, national and EU regulatory changes
• Verify compliance with building regulations (RT2012, RE2020, tertiary decree) and industrial norms
• Plan and implement infrastructure adaptation projects using environmental management software
• Estimate remediation costs and define phased implementation roadmaps

BC05 Awareness, Communication & Environmental Reporting

Build internal culture and ensure credible non-financial disclosure.

• Define stakeholder engagement strategies to secure buy-in for the environmental programme
• Develop tailored awareness programmes (virtual reality tools, workshops, role-play exercises)
• Measure programme effectiveness and adjust based on behavioural change analysis
• Train department correspondents and facilitate cross-directorate knowledge sharing
• Produce non-financial performance reports (GHG emissions, energy use, waste, water)
• Ensure environmental reports comply with extra-financial reporting standards (CSRD, GRI…)

Assessment Methods

Target Sectors & Career Opportunities

This certification is particularly sought after in high environmental-footprint sectors undergoing the energy transition:

Admissions & Prerequisites

Applicants must meet one of the following profiles:

• Hold a Level 6 qualification (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) — university (law, biology, science, quality, ecology, geography, environment…), engineering school, or business/management school.
• Be in the process of completing, or have completed, a Level 7 programme at another institution (parallel admission).
• Demonstrate significant professional experience in related roles (quality, environment, science or technology) — preferably with a Level 5 qualification — and benefit from an accelerated pathway.

Admission Process

Dossier review, written tests (analysis, logic, argumentation) and individual interview.

Regulatory & International Framework