ESG & SustainabilityIntermediate Core Compliant Accredited

Sustainable Operations

Embedding sustainability into operational processes and decision-making

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of sustainable operations and how organisations integrate environmental and social sustainability into their core operational practices. Learners will explore sustainable procurement, operational carbon reduction, waste management, environmental management systems and the integration of sustainability into operational KPIs. The course is suitable for operations managers and sustainability professionals.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand what sustainable operations means in an organisational context
• Explain the environmental impacts of operational activities
• Apply operational carbon reduction strategies
• Integrate sustainability into procurement and supply chain decisions
• Implement environmental management systems to support sustainable operations
• Measure and report on operational sustainability performance
• Embed sustainability into operational culture and decision-making

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)