Sustainable Procurement

Integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into purchasing decisions

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of sustainable procurement principles and how procurement decisions influence environmental, social and governance outcomes. Learners will explore supplier selection, lifecycle impacts, ethical sourcing and sustainability criteria within procurement processes. The course supports organisations seeking to reduce supply chain risks, improve ESG performance and meet stakeholder expectations.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand sustainable procurement principles
• Evaluate environmental and social supplier risks
• Incorporate ESG criteria into procurement decisions
• Support responsible sourcing initiatives
• Reduce supply chain sustainability risks
• Improve supplier engagement and performance
• Contribute to organisational sustainability goals

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)