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Course Overview

Procurement is no longer just about cost and efficiency—it’s about responsibility, ethics, and sustainability. Organizations are increasingly held accountable for their sourcing practices, supplier behavior, and environmental impact.

This Sustainable Procurement & Corporate Social Responsibility Training Course helps participants develop the skills to design and implement procurement strategies that balance financial goals with social and environmental responsibility. Participants will explore ethical sourcing, supplier engagement, regulatory compliance, and global sustainability frameworks such as ISO 20400 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Through interactive case studies, group exercises, and real-world simulations, participants will learn to create procurement systems that not only deliver value but also build long-term stakeholder trust and global impact.

Course Benefits

• Integrate sustainability and CSR into procurement strategy.

• Improve compliance with ESG standards and regulations.

• Strengthen supplier engagement in responsible sourcing.

• Enhance corporate reputation through ethical procurement.

• Drive long-term value creation and stakeholder trust.

Course Objectives

• Understand sustainable procurement principles and frameworks.

• Apply CSR and ESG goals in procurement decision-making.

• Evaluate supplier performance on sustainability criteria.

• Implement ISO 20400 sustainable procurement practices.

• Mitigate risks linked to unethical sourcing.

• Build resilient and responsible supply chain strategies.

• Develop a roadmap for sustainable procurement transformation.

Training Methodology

The course combines expert lectures, CSR case studies, group workshops, and practical exercises. Participants will engage in real-world sustainability challenges and build actionable procurement frameworks.

Target Audience

• Procurement and supply chain professionals.

• CSR and sustainability officers.

• Risk and compliance managers.

• Executives responsible for ethical and sustainable sourcing.

Target Competencies

• Sustainable procurement strategy.

• CSR and ESG integration.

• Supplier sustainability evaluation.

• Responsible and ethical sourcing.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Sustainable Procurement & CSR

• Defining sustainable procurement and CSR.

• Global trends shaping responsible sourcing.

• Business case for sustainability in procurement.

• Case study: procurement as a driver of CSR.

Unit 2: Frameworks and Standards for Sustainable Procurement

• Overview of ISO 20400 and UN SDGs.

• National and international CSR regulations.

• ESG reporting requirements.

• Aligning procurement policies with standards.

Unit 3: Ethical and Responsible Sourcing

• Identifying risks of unethical sourcing.

• Human rights, labor, and anti-corruption considerations.

• Supplier due diligence and compliance.

• Case study: ethical sourcing success story.

Unit 4: Supplier Engagement and Collaboration

• Evaluating suppliers on sustainability performance.

• Supplier development for CSR compliance.

• Building partnerships for responsible innovation.

• Practical workshop: supplier sustainability scorecard.

Unit 5: Risk and Compliance in Sustainable Procurement

• Mapping sustainability risks in supply chains.

• Ensuring compliance with local and global standards.

• Using audits and reporting tools for accountability.

• Simulation: sustainability risk management exercise.

Unit 6: Embedding ESG into Procurement Practices

• Linking ESG to procurement KPIs.

• Measuring social and environmental impact.

• Reporting on CSR progress in procurement.

• Practical exercise: ESG alignment plan.

Unit 7: Future of Sustainable Procurement & CSR

• Digital tools for sustainable supply chains.

• Circular economy and green procurement models.

• Long-term strategies for CSR integration.

• Roadmap for continuous improvement.

Ready to align procurement with responsibility and sustainability?
Join the Sustainable Procurement & Corporate Social Responsibility Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and lead ethical, resilient, and future-ready supply chains.