Introduction

Green Chemistry and Sustainable Processes represent a transformative approach to chemical design, manufacturing, and industrial innovation aimed at reducing environmental impact while improving efficiency and safety. Green Chemistry and Sustainable Processes Training Course is designed to equip professionals with cutting-edge knowledge in sustainable chemical engineering, green synthesis, circular economy principles, and low-carbon industrial processes. As global industries shift toward net-zero emissions, ESG compliance, and climate-smart production systems, mastering green chemistry has become essential for future-ready scientists, engineers, and sustainability leaders.

The course provides a deep dive into modern frameworks such as atom economy optimization, renewable feedstocks, catalysis innovation, waste minimization, and life cycle assessment (LCA). Participants will explore how industries are transitioning from traditional hazardous chemical processes to eco-efficient, bio-based, and energy-smart alternatives. With real-world case studies from pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, agriculture, and materials science, this program bridges theory with industrial application, empowering learners to drive sustainable innovation, regulatory compliance, and green transformation strategies across global value chains

Programme Curriculum

Green Chemistry and Sustainable Processes Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Understand principles of Green Chemistry & Sustainable Engineering
Apply 12 Principles of Green Chemistry in industrial processes
Design low-carbon chemical manufacturing systems
Optimize atom economy and reaction efficiency
Evaluate life cycle assessment (LCA) models
Implement circular economy strategies in chemical industries
Develop eco-friendly catalysts and bio-catalysis solutions
Reduce hazardous waste and toxic by-products
Integrate renewable feedstocks and bio-based materials
Improve energy efficiency in chemical production systems
Ensure ESG and environmental compliance standards
Apply green solvent selection and process intensification
Lead sustainable innovation and decarbonization initiatives

Target Audience

Chemical Engineers & Process Engineers
Environmental Scientists & Sustainability Consultants
Pharmaceutical Industry Professionals
Petrochemical & Refinery Engineers
R&D Scientists in Chemical Manufacturing
Industrial Safety & Compliance Officers
Graduate Students in Chemistry & Engineering
ESG Analysts and Corporate Sustainability Leaders

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Green Chemistry

Principles of sustainable chemical design
12 Principles of Green Chemistry
Toxicity reduction strategies
Green metrics and efficiency indicators
Industrial sustainability frameworks
Case Study: Replacement of toxic solvents in pharmaceutical synthesis

Module 2: Sustainable Chemical Processes Design

Process intensification techniques
Waste minimization strategies
Reaction pathway optimization
Energy integration in chemical plants
Sustainable process simulation tools
Case Study: Energy-efficient ammonia production via modified Haber process

Module 3: Renewable Feedstocks & Bio-based Chemistry

Biomass conversion technologies
Bio-refineries and biochemicals
Plant-based polymer production
Algae-based fuel systems
Agricultural waste valorization
Case Study: Bio-ethanol production from sugarcane waste

Module 4: Green Catalysis & Reaction Engineering

Heterogeneous vs homogeneous catalysis
Enzyme catalysis and biocatalysts
Nanocatalyst innovations
Catalyst recycling techniques
Reaction selectivity improvement
Case Study: Catalytic converters reducing automotive emissions

Module 5: Green Solvents & Safer Chemical Alternatives

Ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents
Water-based reaction systems
Solvent-free synthesis methods
Toxicity profiling of solvents
Sustainable solvent selection tools
Case Study: Supercritical CO₂ in dry cleaning and extraction processes

Module 6: Waste Management & Circular Economy

Industrial waste valorization
Zero-waste manufacturing systems
Recycling and upcycling technologies
Industrial symbiosis models
Closed-loop production systems
Case Study: Plastic-to-fuel conversion in petrochemical industries

Module 7: Life Cycle Assessment & ESG Integration

Cradle-to-grave analysis
Carbon footprint measurement
ESG reporting frameworks
Sustainable supply chain evaluation
Environmental risk assessment
Case Study: LCA of biodegradable packaging vs conventional plastics

Module 8: Industrial Applications & Future Innovations

Green hydrogen production
Carbon capture and utilization (CCU)
AI in sustainable chemistry
Smart chemical manufacturing systems
Net-zero industrial transformation
Case Study: Hydrogen fuel adoption in steel manufacturing

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Atom economy Waste minimization Green solvents Sustainable synthesis

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Sep 21 2026

21 Sep — 25 Sep 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000