Green Procurement and Sustainable Sourcing Course

Introduction

This course is designed to equip procurement and supply chain professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to implement environmentally responsible and sustainable sourcing practices. Participants will explore the principles of green procurement, sustainable supplier management, eco-labeling, life cycle costing, and ethical sourcing, while addressing emerging global trends, policy frameworks, and technological advancements shaping sustainable supply chains.

Target Participants:

• Procurement and supply chain managers
• Logistics professionals
• Sustainability and ESG officers
• Policy makers and regulators
• Project and operations managers
• NGO, donor, and development agency staff

Duration

5 Days

Course Objectives:

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

1. Understand the fundamentals of green procurement and sustainable sourcing.
2. Develop and implement sustainable procurement strategies aligned with ESG goals.
3. Evaluate suppliers based on environmental and ethical criteria.
4. Apply tools such as life cycle costing (LCC) and total cost of ownership (TCO).
5. Analyze legal and policy frameworks governing sustainable procurement.
6. Address global challenges such as climate change, circular economy, and decarbonization.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to Green Procurement and Sustainability Concepts

• Definitions and principles of green procurement
• Evolution of sustainable sourcing
• Key drivers: regulatory, market, ethical, and environmental
• Alignment with SDGs and ESG frameworks

Day 2: Policy, Standards, and Legal Frameworks

• International standards (ISO 20400, ISO 14001)
• National and regional green procurement policies
• Environmental compliance and procurement law
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and supplier ethics

Day 3: Tools, Techniques, and Supplier Evaluation

• Sustainable supplier selection and evaluation criteria
• Life Cycle Costing (LCC) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Eco-labels and environmental certifications
• Green contract management and procurement KPIs

Day 4: Implementation Strategies and Case Studies

• Developing green procurement action plans
• Integrating sustainability in procurement policies and tenders
• Supplier engagement and capacity building
• Global case studies from public and private sectors

Day 5: Emerging Issues, Technologies, and Future Trends

• Circular economy and closed-loop supply chains
• Blockchain and digital traceability in procurement
• Decarbonization and low-emission sourcing
• Climate risk and resilience in procurement
• Monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement

Training Methodology:

• Interactive presentations
• Real-world case studies
• Group exercises and practical simulations
• Videos, role plays, and panel discussions
• Post-training sustainability action plan development

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.