Green Logistics and Procurement Course

Introduction

This course is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and practical tools to implement environmentally sustainable practices in logistics and procurement. The training covers green supply chain strategies, sustainable procurement principles, and regulatory frameworks while exploring emerging technologies, carbon management, circular economy models, and ESG integration within logistics and procurement systems.

Target Participants:

• Procurement & supply chain professionals
• Logistics and transport managers
• Sustainability and ESG officers
• Warehouse and inventory managers
• Policy makers and regulatory officials
• Environmental consultants
• Corporate strategy and operations leaders

Duration

10 Days

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of green logistics and sustainable procurement.
• Identify and apply environmental criteria in sourcing and transportation decisions.
• Integrate sustainability into procurement strategies and supply chain operations.
• Analyze carbon footprints in logistics operations.
• Evaluate and select eco-friendly suppliers and transportation methods.
• Incorporate circular economy and digital technologies for sustainability.

Course Outlines:

Day 1: Introduction to Green Logistics and Procurement

• Concept of sustainable supply chains
• Evolution of green logistics
• Environmental impact of traditional procurement
• Global trends and standards (UN SDGs, ISO 20400)

Day 2: Sustainable Procurement Principles and Practices

• Life-cycle thinking in procurement
• Criteria for sustainable supplier selection
• Ethical and responsible sourcing
• Green Public Procurement (GPP) frameworks

Day 3: Green Logistics Fundamentals

• Low-emission transportation methods
• Reverse logistics and waste reduction
• Eco-efficient warehousing and storage
• Last-mile delivery optimization

Day 4: Carbon Footprinting and Emissions Reduction

• Carbon accounting in logistics operations
• GHG Protocol and Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
• Fuel-efficient logistics planning
• Emission tracking tools and reporting

Day 5: Circular Economy in Procurement and Logistics

• Designing for reuse and recyclability
• Closed-loop supply chains
• Circular procurement models
• Industrial symbiosis and material recovery

Day 6: Green Technology and Smart Tools

• Role of IoT, AI, and blockchain in green logistics
• Automation for energy efficiency
• Digital procurement platforms
• Green fleet and route optimization software

Day 7: Supplier Engagement and Sustainable Sourcing

• Capacity building for suppliers
• Sustainable supplier scorecards
• Contracting for sustainability outcomes
• Supplier audits and transparency

Day 8: Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance

• Legal and environmental frameworks
• ESG risks in global supply chains
• Compliance audits and mitigation strategies
• International certifications and ecolabels

Day 9: Strategic Integration and Performance Measurement

• Developing green logistics and procurement policies
• Setting KPIs and sustainability targets
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems
• Case studies and benchmarking

Day 10: Action Planning and Future Trends

• Drafting green procurement and logistics action plans
• Trends: hydrogen trucking, electric fleets, regenerative logistics
• Corporate sustainability reporting (GRI, CDP)
• Final group presentations and feedback

Training Methodology:

• Instructor-led presentations
• Group discussions and case studies
• Simulation exercises
• Real-world scenario analysis
• Action planning workshops
• Interactive Q&A sessions

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.