sustainable procurement
A one-day course that provides procurement and environment professionals with the capability and confidence to understand and exploit the benefits of procuring effectively and responsibly. This is a practical seminar with expert coaching and case studies.
Who needs this qualification?
Senior managers, Operational line managers, Procurement personnel, Facilities managers, Estate managers, HSEQ professionals, Finance professionals, Sales Managers and Marketeers.
Why is this training important?
Increasingly customers and government are demanding that organisations sign up to corporate social responsibility and commit to sustainable development and procurement.
Many organisations have identified that tackling environmental issues can bring benefits to their business including reduced waste and utility costs, reduced liabilities and access to new markets and investors.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the delegates will be able to:
- Identify the sustainability impacts of their organisation and how it applies to their supply chain;
- Understand the recommendations of the Sustainable Procurement Task Force and how to begin delivering against these recommendations;
- Understand the tools and techniques of sustainable supply chain management, in particular risk management techniques;
- Understand how to integrate sustainability risks and opportunities into the procurement process;
- Develop a sustainable procurement strategy.
Duration: One-day programme
Assessment: Post course project
Price: £295 per person plus vat. For in-house courses please call for details.
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