Procurement decisions shape an organisation's environmental and social footprint. This course shows procurement and supply chain professionals how to embed sustainability into sourcing strategies, specifications, supplier selection and contract management. Participants explore international standards, human rights and due diligence requirements, life-cycle costing, circular procurement and supplier sustainability assessment. The course combines practical tools with case studies so that participants can make sustainable procurement decisions that also deliver commercial value.
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Sustainability requirements are now part of tenders, customer audits and regulatory due diligence. This course helps you integrate environmental, social and ethical criteria into procurement in a practical and commercially sound way, protecting your organisation from supply chain risks and reputational damage.
The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.
The course uses expert input, case studies, life-cycle costing exercises, supplier assessment workshops, contract clause reviews and group development of a sustainable procurement policy.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
This course is suitable for:
Participants will develop competencies in:
A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.
Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.
Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.
Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.
Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.
