Green Purchasing & Sustainable Procurement Training Program Overview

This program equips procurement and supply chain professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement environmentally sustainable purchasing practices. Participants will learn how to reduce environmental impact, select eco-friendly products and services, comply with regulations, and integrate sustainability into procurement processes.

Learning Objectives:

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

• Understand the principles of green purchasing and sustainable procurement
• Evaluate suppliers and products based on environmental, social, and economic criteria
• Integrate sustainability into procurement policies and processes
• Apply lifecycle thinking and eco-design principles in purchasing decisions
• Reduce environmental impact through energy-efficient, recyclable, and low-carbon products
• Manage supplier compliance with environmental regulations and certifications
• Develop metrics to measure procurement sustainability performance

Training Delivery Methods:

• Lectures and presentations on green procurement concepts
• Interactive workshops and group discussions
• Case study analysis of real-world sustainable procurement
• Hands-on exercises for supplier evaluation and eco-product selection
• Quizzes and assessments to reinforce learning

Duration:

• 2–3 days (16–24 hours) depending on depth and practical exercises.

Certification:

• Certificate of Completion for participants who actively attend and complete exercises
• Optionally, a Green Procurement Professional (GPP) credential can be aligned with recognized standards like ISO 20400