Why should you attend?
Who should attend?
- Procurement directors, managers, officers
- Procurement strategy consultants
- Top management members who seek guidance on how sustainable considerations should be integrated at a strategic level
- Individuals responsible for the procurement of goods and services
- Individuals interested in sustainable development
Learning objectives
- Understand the guidelines of sustainable procurement based on ISO 20400
- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 20400 and other sustainability-related standards, such as ISO 26000 and ISO 14001
- Learn how to interpret the ISO 20400 guidelines in the specific context of an organization
- Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, integrate, manage, monitor, and review sustainable procurement practices
- Acquire the competences necessary to advise an organization with regard to sustainable procurement based on best practices
Educational approach
- This training course is based on theory and best practices used in sustainable procurement
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical examples
- The participants are encouraged to communicate and engage in discussions, quizzes, and exercises
- The structure of the exercise questions are similar to the certification exam questions
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of the procurement process and sustainability principles.