Empowering Green Operations: Transform Processes, Drive Efficiency and Create Value
About this Event

Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Live Online Course over 5 sessions

Dates: 11, 12, 13, 18, 20 March 2025, 8 – 11am GMT

www.infocusinternational.com/sustainable-procurement-supply-chain

Overview

The course is designed to empower professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to embed sustainability into procurement and supply chain strategies. By integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, participants will learn how to drive operational efficiency while mitigating negative impacts on the environment and society. The course offers a blend of interactive lectures, case studies, and practical exercises to explore the role of technology, risk management, and performance metrics in advancing sustainable procurement practices.

Throughout the program, attendees will gain insights into global supply chain complexities, learn from real-world examples, and understand the strategic value of sustainable practices. The course culminates in the development of KPIs and sustainability reporting frameworks that will enable participants to measure and communicate their sustainability performance effectively.

Course Sessions

1. Integrating sustainability into procurement

2. Leveraging technology for sustainable procurement and supply chain

3. Managing risk for sustainability

4. Measuring and reporting sustainable procurement performance

5. Driving organisational change for sustainability

Benefits of Attending

• Implement sustainable procurement practices: Align procurement activities with sustainability goals, achieving operational efficiency and reducing costs through greener operations.

• Reduce environmental and social impacts: Discover techniques for minimising negative effects on the environment and society throughout the supply chain, fostering ethical sourcing and responsible practices.

• Leverage innovative technology: Understand how advanced solutions such as 3D printing and spend analysis software can reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower costs in procurement and supply chain operations.

• Enhance corporate reputation: Adopt sustainable procurement practices which can positively influence your company's image, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and meet ESG expectations.

• Navigate global supply chain complexities: Manage ESG challenges within international supply chains, including diversity, risk, and compliance with sustainability standards.

• Learn from real-world case studies: Analyse successful initiatives from leading projects, including green public procurement in the Netherlands and 3D-printed public buildings in Dubai Municipality.

• Drive organisational change: Acquire tools and strategies to build a compelling business case for sustainable procurement, facilitating long-term integration of sustainability into corporate culture.

• Measure and report sustainability achievements: Master the use of KPIs and reporting frameworks such as GRI and CDP to effectively communicate your organisation’s sustainability performance.

• Mitigate risks: Identify and manage sustainability-related risks within your supply chain, ensuring both resilience and compliance with evolving ESG standards.

• Influence social impact: Understand how procurement professionals can address social challenges, as illustrated by case studies such as the Oasis Initiative in France, and apply these insights to similar projects.