Description

Welcome to the Sustainable Procurement and Net Zero Supply Chains training course. The course is designed to help learners understand sustainable procurement and net zero supply chain strategies, as well as the methods that can be implemented to overcome obstacles.

Two transformative strategies that organisations use to reduce their environmental footprint are sustainable procurement and net zero supply chains. 

We can reduce our carbon footprint by adopting sustainable purchasing practices and converting to net-zero chains. This will help to fight climate change.

Sustainability procurement or environmentally preferred purchasing is a strategy which considers both the environmental and the social impacts of the products and services when making a purchase.

Sustainable procurement is more than just a focus on price and value. It considers the entire lifecycle of a product or service, including its extraction, manufacture, transport, use, disposal, and recycling.

We build a sustainable culture in our businesses by choosing suppliers that prioritise sustainability. We reduce our carbon footprint by adopting sustainable purchasing practices and converting to net-zero supply chains.

Background - How Can Sustainable Procurement Practices Enhance The Resilience Of Net Zero Supply Chains?

For businesses striving towards sustainable procurement practices, economic responsibility is paramount. 

This pillar focuses on ensuring fair wages, ethical business practices, and transparent transactions throughout the supply chain. 

Sustainable procurement practices also emphasise the importance of environmental stewardship. This involves minimising the environmental impact of operations, reducing carbon footprints, and promoting sustainable use of resources.

Another key aspect of environmental stewardship in sustainable procurement is the concept of circular economy, focusing on reducing waste and promoting the reuse, recycling, and refurbishment of materials. 

Strategies for Enhancing Resilience

• Spread procurement across multiple suppliers to mitigate risks associated with disruptions in a single source.

• Reduce vulnerability to supply chain disruptions by establishing relationships with diverse suppliers.

• Foster innovation and access to new markets and technologies through a diverse supplier base.

• Conduct thorough assessments of products and processes to identify environmental impacts at each stage of the lifecycle.

• Make informed decisions to minimise the carbon footprint and improve overall sustainability performance.

• Evaluate factors such as energy use, water consumption, material sourcing, and end-of-life disposal.

Aims and Objectives of this course

1. Increase participants' understanding of the importance of sustainable procurement and Net Zero supply chains in mitigating climate change and promoting environmental stewardship.

2. Equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate sustainability considerations into procurement processes and supply chain management practices.

3. Enable participants to develop strategies and initiatives that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing sustainability goals across supply chains.

4. Define sustainable procurement and its role in achieving environmental, social, and economic objectives within supply chains.

5. Learn how to quantify and analyse greenhouse gas emissions associated with supply chain activities, including procurement, transportation, and production.

What will you learn by completing the training course?

This course will help you to understand:

• The concept of sustainable procurement and zero-waste supply chains.

• Benefits and principles of the strategies identified.

• Applying these principles to the procurement and supply chain processes of your organisation.

• Implementing strategies to overcome common obstacles and challenges.

• Evaluation of progress in achieving sustainable procurement, net-zero supply chain.

• Keep abreast of new trends and opportunities that may arise in this area.

How Is the Training Delivered?

Sustainable Procurement and Net Zero Supply Chains training course is available online and completed in your own time. 

This Sustainable Procurement and Net Zero Supply Chains training course is based on the learning outcomes outlined above.

The course is typically designed to be completed in a minimum of 35 minutes. However, the exact length of the course may depend on your ability and prior knowledge of the subject. 

As the training is delivered online, you can complete it at your own pace.

What Accreditation Will You Get?

After Sustainable Procurement and Net Zero Supply Chains course, an assessment is conducted to determine if you have understood the information presented during the training course. If you pass this assessment, you receive a Certificate of Completion.

A Certificate of Completion is issued on successful completion of the course, and you are required to get an 80% pass mark to be deemed as understanding the content. It is recommended that training is conducted every 2 years to stay refreshed.

Is the course tax deductible?

Whilst you should get advice from your financial advisor to confirm, further training and education related to advancing your career is 100% tax deductible.

Approx. run time: 35 minutes.