Sustainable Procurement 101
Sustainable Procurement 101
Duration: 2 days
Time Schedule
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Lunch Break: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
INTRODUCTION
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define the principles and concepts of sustainable procurement and supply chain.
- Identify the drivers and benefits of sustainable procurement for organizations, society, and the environment.
- Assess sustainability performance and risks in procurement processes using various tools and methods.
- Prioritize sustainability opportunities and goals to align with organizational objectives and GHG emission targets.
- Develop and communicate sustainable procurement strategies and policies to stakeholders.
- Integrate sustainability criteria into sourcing decisions for supplier selection.
- Engage and develop suppliers on sustainability issues to create a positive impact.
- Manage sustainable contracts and relationships while fostering collaboration with suppliers.
- Measure and report sustainability impact for internal and external stakeholders.
KEY CONTENTS
Module 1: Introduction to Sustainable Procurement
- Concept and principles of sustainable procurement
- Drivers and benefits of sustainable procurement for organizations, society, and the environment
- Challenges and barriers to implementing sustainable procurement practices
- Global frameworks and standards for sustainable procurement (e.g., UN SDGs, ISO 20400)
Module 2: Introduction to GHG Protocol and Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions
- GHG Protocol and its significance
- Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in procurement
- Standards and guidance for accounting and reporting emissions
Module 3: Assessing Sustainability Performance and Risks
- Dimensions and indicators of sustainability performance and risks
- Tools for sustainability assessment (life cycle assessment, carbon footprint, social audits)
- Case studies of sustainability performance and risk assessment
Module 4: Prioritizing Sustainability Opportunities and Goals
- Tools for prioritizing sustainability opportunities and goals
- Application to real or simulated scenarios
- Presenting and discussing results with peers and facilitators
Module 5: Developing Sustainable Procurement Strategies and Policies
- Key elements and steps of developing sustainable procurement strategies and policies
- Aligning strategies with organizational vision, mission, values, objectives, and GHG emission targets
- Examples of sustainable procurement strategies and policies
Module 6: Integrating Sustainability Criteria into Sourcing Decisions
- Types of sustainability criteria and their application in sourcing decisions
- Tools and methods for sustainability criteria integration
- Practice with real or simulated sourcing scenarios
Module 7: Engaging and Developing Suppliers on Sustainability
- Importance and benefits of supplier engagement on sustainability
- Supplier segmentation based on sustainability performance and GHG emissions
- Designing and implementing supplier engagement and development programs
- Monitoring and evaluating outcomes
Module 8: Managing Sustainable Contracts and Relationships
- Key elements and steps for managing sustainable contracts and relationships
- Incorporating sustainability clauses and requirements into contracts
- Managing contract performance and compliance on sustainability issues
- Handling contract disputes and grievances related to sustainability
- Fostering trust and collaboration with suppliers on sustainability
Module 9: Measuring and Reporting Sustainability Impacts
- Importance and benefits of measuring and reporting sustainability impacts
- Defining sustainability impact indicators and targets
- Collecting, analyzing, and verifying sustainability impact data
- Communicating impact results to stakeholders
- Tools and methods for sustainability impact measurement and reporting
Module 10: Managing Sustainable Contracts and Relationships
- Role of innovation in advancing sustainability in procurement processes
- Identifying innovation opportunities for sustainability
- Fostering a culture of innovation for sustainability within procurement teams
- Tools and methods for supporting innovation in sustainability
TARGET AUDIENCE
- BOD, C-suites, and Business owners who are involved in the funding and financing strategy of the organization.
- C-suites, managers, and finance personnel involved in managing funds and finances of the listed companies and SMEs impacted by ESG requirements.
- Accountants and Managers involved in Sustainability Procurement and Reporting.
- Sustainability Personnel
METHODOLOGY
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