SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT – PROCURE WITH PURPOSE: PROCUREMENT WITH A GREEN VISION
Embed Sustainability in Procurement to Drive Environmental, Social, and Economic Impact
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 – 21 Feb 2025 | Dubai – UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
| 11 – 15 Aug 2025 | Dubai – UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Procurement plays a vital role in advancing sustainability goals, whether through reducing environmental impact, supporting ethical supply chains, or promoting inclusive economic development. Today, procurement professionals are expected to go beyond cost and quality—to procure with purpose.
This 5-day course provides a comprehensive approach to integrating sustainability into procurement strategies, processes, and decisions. It equips participants with the knowledge and tools to develop green procurement policies, evaluate suppliers through ESG criteria, reduce supply chain emissions, and align with international frameworks such as ISO 20400, UN SDGs, and corporate ESG mandates.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the principles and drivers of sustainable procurement
• Develop procurement strategies that deliver environmental and social value
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on sustainability criteria and risk
• Apply life-cycle costing and carbon impact analysis in procurement decisions
• Align procurement with organizational sustainability goals and global frameworks
• Monitor, report, and improve procurement sustainability performance
Key Benefits of Attending
• Learn how to integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles into procurement
• Stay ahead of global regulations, investor expectations, and green certifications
• Improve supplier engagement, contract clauses, and lifecycle cost evaluations
• Gain practical tools to reduce carbon footprint and enhance supply chain ethics
• Drive purpose-led procurement while balancing cost, quality, and risk
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Procurement and sourcing professionals
• Supply chain and sustainability officers
• ESG and CSR managers
• Compliance, audit, and supplier relationship managers
• Anyone responsible for aligning procurement with sustainability objectives
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Understanding and applying sustainable procurement frameworks (e.g., ISO 20400)
• Supplier ESG evaluation and risk scoring
• Life-cycle thinking and environmental cost analysis
• Ethical sourcing, human rights compliance, and sustainable contracting
• Sustainable reporting and stakeholder communication
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved sustainability impact through procurement practices
• Enhanced supplier compliance and reputation risk management
• Contribution to net-zero, social inclusion, and governance commitments
• Increased competitiveness through green supply chain leadership
• Alignment with ESG ratings and global sustainability benchmarks
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Green procurement strategies, ISO standards, and ESG frameworks
• Case Studies – Examples of sustainable procurement programs across sectors
• Workshops – Supplier evaluation, policy development, and impact analysis
• Peer Exchange – Best practice sharing from diverse procurement environments
• Tools – Templates for sustainability scorecards, contract clauses, risk registers
Course Outline
DETAILED 5-DAY 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 Procurement
Module 1: What Is Sustainable Procurement? (07:30 – 09:30)
• Definitions, drivers, and principles
• Global standards: ISO 20400, SDGs, GRI, and UN Global Compact
Module 2: Strategic Role of Procurement in Sustainability (09:45 – 11:15)
• Procurement as a lever for positive change
• Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional alignment
Module 3: Building a Sustainable Procurement Policy (11:30 – 01:00)
• Vision, scope, commitments, and KPIs
• Internal alignment and governance structures
Module 4: Workshop – Drafting a Procurement Sustainability Charter (02:00 – 03:30)
• Participants create a policy outline tailored to their organization
Day 2: Supplier Engagement and ESG Criteria
Module 1: Supplier ESG Risk Identification (07:30 – 09:30)
• Environmental, labor, human rights, and corruption risks
• Country and sectoral exposure analysis
Module 2: Sustainable Supplier Evaluation and Audits (09:45 – 11:15)
• Supplier questionnaires, audits, certifications, and ratings
• Green and social procurement criteria
Module 3: Contracting for Sustainability (11:30 – 01:00)
• Embedding ESG clauses in contracts
• Performance-based contracts and corrective action plans
Module 4: Workshop – Supplier Sustainability Assessment (02:00 – 03:30)
• Teams assess suppliers using a sample ESG scoring model
Day 3: Environmental Analysis and Lifecycle Thinking
Module 1: Life-Cycle Costing (LCC) in Procurement (07:30 – 09:30)
• Principles and application of LCC
• Beyond price: energy, maintenance, and disposal costs
Module 2: Measuring Environmental Impact (09:45 – 11:15)
• Scope 3 emissions in the supply chain
• Carbon accounting and product footprints
Module 3: Green Product and Service Procurement (11:30 – 01:00)
• Energy-efficient, recyclable, and low-impact products
• Ecolabels, green certifications, and procurement criteria
Module 4: Workshop – LCC and Carbon Evaluation (02:00 – 03:30)
• Teams compare two products using LCC and emissions criteria
Day 4: Social and Ethical Procurement
Module 1: Human Rights and Fair Labor in Supply Chains (07:30 – 09:30)
• Modern slavery, child labor, and fair wages
• Due diligence frameworks and global conventions
Module 2: Local and Inclusive Sourcing (09:45 – 11:15)
• SME support, women-owned businesses, and social enterprises
• Inclusive procurement targets and metrics
Module 3: Ethical Procurement Practices (11:30 – 01:00)
• Transparency, anti-bribery, and corruption controls
• Reporting frameworks: SASB, GRI, ESG ratings
Module 4: Workshop – Ethical Sourcing Strategy (02:00 – 03:30)
• Teams design an inclusive and ethical sourcing plan
Day 5: Implementation, Monitoring, and Reporting
Module 1: Embedding Sustainability into Procurement Processes (07:30 – 09:30)
• Category management, sourcing events, and SRM integration
• Procurement team capability building
Module 2: Performance Monitoring and Reporting (09:45 – 11:15)
• Metrics, dashboards, and ESG scorecards
• Internal and external reporting formats
Module 3: Digital Tools and Innovation in Sustainable Procurement (11:30 – 01:00)
• Procurement tech for ESG monitoring and supplier engagement
• Blockchain, traceability, and AI in green sourcing
Module 4: Final Project – Sustainable Procurement Action Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Teams present sustainability roadmaps for implementation
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Sustainable Procurement, validating their ability to integrate environmental, social, and ethical considerations into procurement strategy and operations.