Sustainable Procurement and Green Logistics Course

Introduction

This course equips participants with critical knowledge and practical tools for integrating sustainability into procurement and logistics. It covers sustainable supply chain design, green sourcing strategies, and eco-friendly logistics practices. Participants will explore current trends in green technologies, circular economy models, and the regulatory landscape impacting sustainable logistics and procurement practices globally.

It offers a practical and strategic understanding of how sustainable procurement and green logistics contribute to environmental, social, and economic goals. It equips participants with the skills to design and implement procurement systems and logistics strategies that are environmentally responsible, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive. Emphasis is placed on policy frameworks, supply chain design, carbon footprint reduction, circular economy principles, and digital innovations.

Target Participants:

• Procurement professionals
• Logistics and supply chain managers
• Environmental and sustainability officers
• Government officials and policy makers
• NGO and development agency staff
• Private sector professionals in operations and sustainability roles

Duration

10 Days

Course Objectives:

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

1. Understand the principles and objectives of sustainable procurement and green logistics.
2. Integrate environmental and social criteria into procurement decisions.
3. Develop strategies for sustainable supply chain management.
4. Apply green logistics solutions to optimize transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
5. Utilize tools and standards to measure and report sustainability impacts.
6. Analyze the role of digital technologies in enhancing sustainability and transparency.
7. Address emerging global trends such as circular economy, ESG, and carbon neutrality.

Course Objectives:

Day 1: Introduction to Sustainable Procurement and Green Logistics

• Defining sustainability in procurement and logistics
• Global frameworks: SDGs, ISO 20400, ISO 14001
• Key drivers and benefits of adopting sustainable practices
• Stakeholder roles and expectations

Day 2: Principles of Sustainable Procurement

• Lifecycle costing (LCC) and total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Supplier sustainability criteria and evaluation
• Ethical and socially responsible sourcing
• Green procurement policies and strategies

Day 3: Regulatory and Policy Environment

• National and international procurement policies
• Green public procurement (GPP) strategies
• Policy compliance and risk management
• Government and donor requirements

Day 4: Circular Economy and Procurement Integration

• Circular supply chains and closed-loop systems
• Reuse, remanufacturing, recycling in procurement
• Eco-design and procurement for circularity
• Product-service systems

Day 5: Green Logistics Fundamentals

• Environmental impact of logistics
• Carbon footprint calculation in logistics
• Green transportation strategies
• Sustainable warehousing and packaging

Day 6: Sustainable Transport and Distribution

• Multimodal transport planning
• Route optimization and fuel efficiency
• Electric and low-emission vehicle adoption
• Last-mile delivery sustainability

Day 7: Digital Tools and Technologies

• IoT, blockchain, and AI in procurement and logistics
• E-procurement platforms and supplier portals
• Data analytics and reporting for sustainability
• Track-and-trace systems

Day 8: Supplier Engagement and Capacity Building

• Building sustainable supplier relationships
• Supplier audits and performance monitoring
• Training and awareness for suppliers
• Inclusive procurement (SMEs, local suppliers)

Day 9: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• KPIs for sustainable procurement and logistics
• ESG metrics and supply chain reporting
• Auditing and verification tools
• Case studies of successful implementations

Day 10: Strategy Development and Action Planning

• Designing organizational sustainability strategies
• Change management for sustainable transitions
• Group presentations of sustainability action plans
• Course wrap-up and certification ceremony

Emerging Topics Covered:

• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) integration
• Net-zero logistics and carbon offsetting
• Circular procurement innovations
• Sustainable blockchain and traceability
• AI for sustainable route planning

Training Methodology:

• Interactive lectures and expert facilitation
• Case studies and real-world examples
• Group work and practical exercises
• Scenario analysis and simulations
• Development of a personal/professional action plan

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.