Every organization purchases something so every organization has an opportunity to make a positive impact on people, planet, and profit through responsible sourcing.
This course is perfect for any one in any type or size of organization who wants to learn more about how to improve environmental and social performance in daily operations. No expertise or experience in sustainability is required.
It is ideal for general managers, small business owners, corporate procurement staff, sales teams, and anyone who wants better understand sustainability and take practical steps in the right direction.
20 lessons in 6 digestible sections:
Course Introduction and Context
Sustainable Procurement Foundations
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
Social Impact in Supply Chains
Sustainable Procurement Management: Performing an Audit
Next Steps
The course includes information on sustainability topics such as circular economy, plastics and single-use items, toxic chemicals, carbon emissions, humane working conditions, supplier diversity, and buying local. There are handouts you can download with additional resources and worksheets for preparing for and performing a sustainable procurement audit.
After taking this course you will be able to…
Recognize the social and environmental impact of procurement through supply chain research.
Develop a research process for finding purchasing data needed to make informed decisions.
Conduct a sustainable purchasing audit.
Establish sustainable purchasing goals, policies, and practices.
Participants will learn to engage stakeholders, conduct a sustainable procurement audit, create ethical purchasing policies, and set goals to improve social and environmental performance. The course does not require any specialized skills or knowledge in procurement or sustainability. It invites learners to consider the implications of the purchases they can influence and offers practice steps forward.