Socially Responsible Procurement in Supply Chain Course Overview

Course Prerequisites

• Basic Computer Knowledge.

Target Audience for Socially Responsible Procurement in Supply Chain

The Socially Responsible Procurement course prepares intermediate learners specializing in procurement and supply, focusing on sustainability and CSR.

Target Audience:

• Procurement Managers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Contract Managers
• Sourcing Specialists
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents
• Operations Managers
• Sustainability Coordinators in the Supply Chain
• Corporate Social Responsibility Officers
• Professionals planning to progress to CIPS Level 4 Diploma
• Individuals with a basic knowledge of supply chain mechanisms

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Socially Responsible Procurement in Supply Chain?

Course Introduction:

The Socially Responsible Procurement in Supply Chain course focuses on integrating sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within procurement and supply strategies. It targets enhancing knowledge for environmentally and socially responsible decision-making.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the Basics of Sustainability and CSR: Learn the fundamental concepts and their practical implications on procurement decisions, extending beyond price and quality to consider environmental and social impacts.
• Significance of CSR: Recognize the broader corporate goals that encompass social, economic, and cultural diversity, fostering responsible corporate citizenship.
• Impact of Procurement on Environment: Analyze how procurement activities affect environmental sustainability, including the effects of globalization, logistics, and public awareness.
• Environmental Impact of Transportation and Storage: Understand specific environmental consequences such as air pollution, carbon footprints, and other negative effects related to transportation and storage.
• Government Role in Sustainability: Learn about the policies and practices that governments implement to promote environmental sustainability.
• CSR Implementation in Procurement: Identify CSR-supportive procurement and supply processes, including sustainable practices, specifications, and the design of procurement processes for positive social outcomes.
• Triple Bottom Line in Procurement: Learn to apply the three pillars of sustainability—People, Profit, and Planet—in