Sustainable and Green Procurement Practices Training Course

Introduction
Sustainable and green procurement has emerged as a critical strategy for organizations seeking to minimize environmental impact while promoting responsible economic and social development. Governments, corporations, and development organizations are increasingly integrating sustainability considerations into procurement decisions to ensure that goods, services, and works are acquired in ways that support environmental protection, social responsibility, and long-term economic value. This course equips participants with the knowledge and tools required to implement sustainable procurement frameworks within their organizations.

Traditional procurement approaches often prioritize cost and delivery timelines without adequately considering environmental and social implications. However, sustainable procurement expands procurement decision-making to include lifecycle cost analysis, environmental performance, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing practices. Through this course, participants will learn how to incorporate sustainability criteria into procurement planning, supplier selection, and contract management processes.

The training explores global sustainability frameworks, international procurement standards, and emerging regulatory requirements related to environmental responsibility in supply chains. Participants will gain insights into policies such as green public procurement initiatives, circular economy principles, and climate-responsive procurement strategies that support sustainable development goals and responsible business practices.

Organizations are increasingly expected to demonstrate environmental accountability and social responsibility within their supply chains. This course provides practical strategies for engaging suppliers in sustainability initiatives, evaluating supplier environmental performance, and integrating sustainability standards into procurement contracts and supplier agreements.

Participants will also explore modern tools and technologies that support sustainable procurement, including carbon footprint assessment tools, environmental product declarations, and digital systems for monitoring sustainable supply chain performance. These tools help procurement professionals make data-driven decisions that balance cost efficiency with sustainability goals.

By the end of the training, participants will have developed the competencies required to design sustainable procurement strategies, promote environmentally responsible purchasing decisions, and strengthen organizational commitments to sustainability, resilience, and responsible supply chain management.

Duration

5 days

Who Should Attend

• Procurement and supply chain managers
• Environmental sustainability officers
• Procurement policy and planning officers
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) managers
• Public sector procurement professionals
• NGO operations and procurement officers
• Supply chain and logistics managers
• Compliance and governance officers
• Infrastructure and project procurement managers
• Environmental and climate change program officers

Course Objectives

• Develop participants’ understanding of sustainable and green procurement principles and how procurement decisions influence environmental sustainability and responsible supply chain management.
• Equip participants with practical skills to integrate sustainability considerations such as environmental impact, energy efficiency, and lifecycle costs into procurement planning and decision-making.
• Strengthen participants’ capacity to design procurement policies and strategies that align with global sustainability frameworks, climate commitments, and responsible business practices.
• Enhance participants’ ability to conduct supplier sustainability assessments and evaluate environmental performance within procurement and supply chain management systems.
• Provide participants with tools for integrating sustainability criteria into procurement specifications, tendering processes, and supplier evaluation frameworks.
• Strengthen participants’ capacity to implement circular economy procurement strategies that promote waste reduction, resource efficiency, and sustainable consumption patterns.
• Equip participants with knowledge on sustainable procurement standards, certifications, and environmental compliance requirements within supply chains.
• Improve participants’ ability to measure and monitor sustainability outcomes in procurement activities using environmental performance indicators and reporting systems.
• Develop participants’ skills in engaging suppliers, stakeholders, and procurement teams in sustainability initiatives that support responsible procurement practices.
• Enable participants to design institutional frameworks and governance mechanisms that promote sustainable procurement policies and environmentally responsible purchasing decisions.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Sustainable and Green Procurement

• Understanding sustainable procurement principles and environmental responsibility in procurement decisions
• Global trends in sustainable procurement and the role of procurement in sustainable development
• Relationship between procurement practices and environmental sustainability outcomes
• Institutional frameworks and policies supporting green procurement initiatives

Module 2: Sustainable Procurement Policy and Governance

• Developing organizational sustainable procurement policies and governance frameworks
• Aligning procurement policies with environmental regulations and sustainability commitments
• Institutional leadership roles in promoting sustainable procurement practices
• Integrating sustainability goals into procurement governance and oversight systems

Module 3: Environmental Impact Assessment in Procurement

• Assessing environmental impacts of procurement decisions across product lifecycles
• Conducting lifecycle cost analysis and environmental cost evaluation methods
• Evaluating environmental product declarations and eco-label certifications
• Integrating environmental risk assessments into procurement planning processes

Module 4: Sustainable Supplier Selection and Evaluation

• Developing sustainability criteria for supplier prequalification and supplier evaluation
• Supplier environmental performance assessment and sustainability scorecards
• Engaging suppliers in sustainability initiatives and responsible sourcing practices
• Managing supplier compliance with environmental standards and certifications

Module 5: Green Procurement Specifications and Tendering

• Designing procurement specifications that incorporate environmental sustainability standards
• Integrating sustainability criteria into tender documents and evaluation processes
• Evaluating bids based on sustainability performance and lifecycle value considerations
• Ensuring transparency and fairness in sustainable procurement tendering systems

Module 6: Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency in Procurement

• Principles of circular economy procurement and sustainable resource management
• Procurement strategies that promote product reuse, recycling, and waste reduction
• Sustainable materials sourcing and environmentally responsible supply chains
• Procurement innovation supporting circular economy and sustainable consumption

Module 7: Sustainable Supply Chain Management

• Integrating sustainability practices across procurement and supply chain systems
• Monitoring environmental risks and sustainability performance in supply chains
• Responsible sourcing strategies and ethical supply chain management
• Collaboration with suppliers to improve environmental and social sustainability outcomes

Module 8: Climate-Responsive Procurement Strategies

• Procurement strategies supporting climate mitigation and climate adaptation goals
• Evaluating energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies in procurement decisions
• Climate risk assessment in procurement planning and supply chain management
• Green infrastructure procurement and environmentally sustainable project sourcing

Module 9: Monitoring and Reporting Sustainable Procurement Performance

• Developing sustainability indicators for procurement monitoring and reporting
• Environmental performance measurement tools for procurement activities
• Sustainability reporting frameworks and procurement accountability mechanisms
• Using digital tools for monitoring sustainable procurement outcomes

Module 10: Institutionalizing Sustainable Procurement Practices

• Building institutional capacity for sustainable procurement implementation
• Change management strategies for integrating sustainability in procurement systems
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration in sustainable procurement initiatives
• Continuous improvement strategies for sustainable procurement performance

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

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 a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, 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.