Description:
This program equips procurement and supply chain professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement environmentally sustainable purchasing practices. Participants will learn how to reduce environmental impact, select eco-friendly products and services, comply with regulations, and integrate sustainability into procurement processes.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of green purchasing and sustainable procurement
• Evaluate suppliers and products based on environmental, social, and economic criteria
• Integrate sustainability into procurement policies and processes
• Apply lifecycle thinking and eco-design principles in purchasing decisions
• Reduce environmental impact through energy-efficient, recyclable, and low-carbon products
• Manage supplier compliance with environmental regulations and certifications
• Develop metrics to measure procurement sustainability performance

Target Audience:

• Procurement Managers and Officers
• Supply Chain Professionals
• Sustainability Managers and Officers
• Facility Managers
• Project Managers responsible for procurement
• Anyone involved in sourcing, purchasing, or supplier management

Training Contents:

Module 1: Introduction to Green Purchasing

• Overview of sustainable procurement and green purchasing principles
• Business, environmental, and social benefits of green procurement
• Global standards and regulations (ISO 20400, UN Sustainable Development Goals, etc.)
• Role of procurement in corporate sustainability strategy

Module 2: Environmental and Social Criteria for Purchasing

• Product life cycle assessment (LCA) and eco-labels
• Evaluating supplier sustainability performance
• Carbon footprint, energy efficiency, and water impact considerations
• Ethical and social compliance in supplier selection

Module 3: Sustainable Procurement Processes

• Incorporating sustainability into procurement policies
• Supplier selection, tendering, and evaluation criteria
• Sustainable contract clauses and agreements
• Risk assessment and mitigation in green purchasing

Module 4: Green Supply Chain Management

• Collaboration with suppliers to improve sustainability
• Circular economy principles: reduce, reuse, recycle
• Waste reduction, energy optimization, and low-impact logistics
• Sustainable inventory management

Module 5: Measurement, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

• KPIs for sustainable procurement (carbon reduction, eco-spend, compliance)
• Auditing suppliers and procurement activities
• Reporting frameworks and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) integration
• Continuous improvement strategies

Module 6: Case Studies and Best Practices

• Successful green procurement initiatives across industries
• Lessons learned from implementing sustainable procurement programs
• Group exercises: evaluating suppliers and creating a green purchasing plan

Training Delivery Methods:

• Lectures and presentations on green procurement concepts
• Interactive workshops and group discussions
• Case study analysis of real-world sustainable procurement
• Hands-on exercises for supplier evaluation and eco-product selection
• Quizzes and assessments to reinforce learning

Duration:

• 2–3 days (16–24 hours) depending on depth and practical exercises

Certification:

• Certificate of Completion for participants who actively attend and complete exercises
• Optionally, a Green Procurement Professional (GPP) credential can be aligned with recognized standards like ISO 20400