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