SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Building Resilient, Ethical, and Environmentally Responsible Supply Chains
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 – 20 Jun 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Sustainability in supply chain management is no longer a trend—it’s a necessity. As stakeholders demand more ethical, transparent, and eco-conscious practices, organizations must rethink their procurement, logistics, and operations to align with global sustainability goals.
This intensive 5-day course equips professionals with tools, frameworks, and case-based strategies to integrate sustainability into every stage of the supply chain. Participants will learn how to assess environmental and social risks, engage suppliers, meet ESG reporting requirements, and improve efficiency while reducing carbon footprints.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand key sustainability drivers in global supply chains
• Assess environmental and social risks across the supply chain
• Apply frameworks such as ISO 20400, GRI, and UN SDGs
• Develop sustainable sourcing and logistics strategies
• Implement KPIs and reporting tools for supply chain sustainability
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable supply chain frameworks
• Reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency
• Enhance supplier compliance and ethical sourcing practices
• Respond effectively to stakeholder and regulatory demands
• Support your organization’s ESG goals with measurable action plans
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Supply Chain and Procurement Managers
• Logistics and Operations Executives
• ESG and Sustainability Officers
• Compliance and Risk Managers
• Anyone involved in supplier selection, management, or reporting
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Ability to map and assess sustainability risks in supply networks
• Design of sustainable procurement and transportation strategies
• Familiarity with carbon accounting and circular economy models
• Use of sustainability audits and third-party certifications
• Improved stakeholder communication on ESG performance
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved sustainability performance across sourcing and logistics
• Reduced risk exposure from non-compliant suppliers
• Enhanced ESG reporting and regulatory readiness
• Better alignment with international sustainability standards
• Stronger brand reputation and investor confidence
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Key trends, global frameworks, regulatory updates
• Case Studies – Real-world supply chain sustainability transformations
• Workshops – Risk mapping, policy drafting, supplier scorecard design
• Peer Exchange – Lessons learned across industries and regions
• Tools – ESG dashboard templates, supplier audit checklists, GHG calculators
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Foundations of Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Module 1: Principles of Sustainability and ESG (07:30 – 09:30)
• Triple bottom line, UN SDGs, materiality - Module 2: Global Standards and Guidelines (09:45 – 11:15)
• ISO 20400, GRI, CDP, IFC, SASB - Module 3: Stakeholder Expectations and Compliance (11:30 – 01:00)
• Investor, customer, and regulatory drivers - Module 4: Workshop – Align Supply Chain Objectives with SDGs (02:00 – 03:30)
• Strategic sustainability goal mapping
Day 2: Sustainable Sourcing and Supplier Management
- Module 5: Ethical and Green Procurement Strategies (07:30 – 09:30)
• Lifecycle thinking, total cost of ownership - Module 6: Supplier Code of Conduct and Audits (09:45 – 11:15)
• Ethical labor, environment, health & safety - Module 7: Evaluating Supplier Sustainability Performance (11:30 – 01:00)
• Scorecards, certifications, risk ratings - Module 8: Workshop – Draft a Sustainable Procurement Policy (02:00 – 03:30)
• Key sections, criteria, compliance
Day 3: Logistics, Transportation & Circular Economy
- Module 9: Low-Emission Logistics and Transportation (07:30 – 09:30)
• Green fleets, route optimization, modal shift - Module 10: Inventory Optimization and Waste Reduction (09:45 – 11:15)
• JIT vs JIC, packaging, obsolescence - Module 11: Circular Supply Chain Strategies (11:30 – 01:00)
• Reuse, recycling, reverse logistics - Module 12: Workshop – Build a Circular Supply Chain Model (02:00 – 03:30)
• Product lifecycle and recovery mapping
Day 4: Data, Reporting, and Risk Assessment
- Module 13: Measuring Supply Chain Emissions and Impact (07:30 – 09:30)
• Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, GHG tools - Module 14: ESG Metrics and Reporting Platforms (09:45 – 11:15)
• GRI, CDP, TCFD, sustainability dashboards - Module 15: Risk Mapping and Due Diligence (11:30 – 01:00)
• Geopolitical, social, climate risk exposure - Module 16: Workshop – Create a Supplier ESG Scorecard (02:00 – 03:30)
• Weighting factors, scoring scales
Day 5: Strategy Integration and Future Trends
- Module 17: Embedding Sustainability into SCM Strategy (07:30 – 09:30)
• Leadership, KPIs, incentive alignment - Module 18: Technology and Innovation in Sustainable SCM (09:45 – 11:15)
• Blockchain, AI, digital traceability - Module 19: Industry Trends and Regulatory Outlook (11:30 – 01:00)
• CSRD, CBAM, GCC green supply chain policies - Module 20: Final Workshop – Develop a Sustainability Action Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Group presentation and feedback
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Sustainability Practices in Supply Chain Management, validating their ability to implement, monitor, and improve sustainable supply chain strategies aligned with global ESG goals and organizational performance metrics.