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This course has been developed to provide learners with an understanding of sustainable procurement, and net zero supply chains, the strategies that can be used to implement them, and the ways that organisations can overcome potential barriers and obstacles regarding their implementation.
Sustainable procurement and net-zero supply chains are two transformative strategies organisations can employ to reduce their ecological footprint. This course has been developed to provide learners with an understanding of sustainable procurement and net-zero supply chains, and the ways that organisations can overcome potential barriers and obstacles regarding their implementation.
By adopting sustainable procurement practices and transitioning to net-zero supply chains, we can significantly reduce our carbon emissions, helping to combat the impact of climate change.
Sustainable procurement, or environmentally preferable purchasing, is a strategy that considers the environmental and social impacts of products and services during the purchasing process.
Rather than solely focusing on price and quality, sustainable procurement assesses products and services from a holistic, lifecycle perspective – considering the processes of raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, use, and disposal or recycling.
When we choose suppliers who prioritise sustainability, we not only support the environment, but build a culture of sustainability in our own businesses. By adopting sustainable procurement practices and transitioning to net zero-supply chains, we can significantly reduce our carbon emissions, helping to combat the impact of climate change.
This course provides learners with an understanding of:
