Procurement: the Environment and Sustainability
- Understand Sustainable Development and Procurement.
- Develop and implement corporate environmental objectives.
- Apply sustainability principles in the procurement cycle.
- Identify needs, manage selection process, and evaluate tenders.
- Suitable for procurement and non-procurement managers.
Overview
This 1-day course focuses on Sustainable Development and Sustainable Procurement, aiming to equip delegates with the skills to develop, apply, measure, and implement corporate environmental objectives. The course covers topics such as producing a business case, prioritizing actions, working within EU procurement legislation, and putting theory into practice. It is designed for procurement or non-procurement managers and team members responsible for creating and applying environmental targets within a public sector best value framework.
Who should attend
Procurement Managers, Team Members
Course Content
Course running order
An Overview of Sustainable Development
What is Sustainable Development and Sustainable Procurement?
Producing a Business Case
Principles of Sustainability
Sustainable Practice in the Procurement Cycle
Prioritising Your Actions
Sustainable Procurement and the Procurement Cycle
Working Within EU Procurement Legislation
Putting Theory into Practice
Identifying Needs and Developing the Business Case
Specifying for Sustainability
Managing the Selection and Tender Process
Tender Evaluation
Contracting for Sustainable Performance
Contract Management
Continuous Improvement
Course objectives
To ensure delegates are able to develop, apply, measure, implement corporate environmental objectives and demonstrate their achievement and management throughout the total supply chain.
Who should attend?
All procurement or non-procurement managers and team members tasked with creating and applying environmental targets and objectives within a public sector best value framework.
