Course Details

Building Responsible Businesses: Sustainable Supply Chains & Ethical Sourcing Training Course

INTRODUCTION

In today's interconnected world, businesses are increasingly held accountable for the social and environmental impacts of their supply chains. Our Sustainable Supply Chains & Ethical Sourcing Training Course equips you with the knowledge and practical tools to build resilient, transparent, and ethical supply chains. Learn to implement sustainable sourcing strategies, mitigate risks, and enhance your brand's reputation by prioritizing responsible practices.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is ideal for:

• Supply Chain Managers and Professionals: Individuals responsible for sourcing, procurement, and logistics.
• Sustainability Officers: Professionals focused on environmental and social responsibility within organizations.
• Procurement Specialists: Those involved in vendor selection and contract management.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Managers: Individuals driving ethical and sustainable business practices.
• Compliance Officers: Professionals ensuring adherence to regulations and standards.
• Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Leaders seeking to integrate sustainability into their operations.
• Anyone seeking to learn about sustainable and ethical supply chain management.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of sustainable supply chain management and ethical sourcing.
• Identify and assess environmental and social risks in supply chains.
• Develop and implement sustainable sourcing strategies.
• Establish and maintain ethical supplier relationships.
• Implement due diligence and traceability systems.
• Understand and apply relevant sustainability standards and certifications.
• Measure and report on supply chain sustainability performance.
• Navigate the evolving regulatory landscape for sustainable supply chains.

COURSE MODULES

• Introduction to Sustainable Supply Chains and Ethical Sourcing:
• Defining sustainability and ethics in supply chains.
• The business case for sustainable sourcing.
• Key drivers and challenges in sustainable supply chain management.
• Risk Assessment and Due Diligence:
• Identifying and assessing environmental and social risks.
• Human rights due diligence in supply chains.
• Developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Sustainable Sourcing Strategies:
• Developing sustainable procurement policies.
• Supplier selection and evaluation criteria.
• Building long-term partnerships with sustainable suppliers.
• Ethical Supplier Management:
• Implementing supplier codes of conduct.
• Conducting supplier audits and assessments.
• Promoting supplier capacity building.
• Traceability and Transparency:
• Implementing traceability systems for supply chain visibility.
• Utilizing technology for supply chain transparency.
• Communicating sustainability performance to stakeholders.
• Sustainability Standards and Certifications:
• Overview of relevant sustainability standards (e.g., ISO 20400, Fairtrade, FSC).
• Understanding the role of certifications in sustainable sourcing.
• How to select and implement appropriate certifications.
• Measuring and Reporting Sustainability Performance:
• Developing key performance indicators (KPIs) for sustainable supply chains.
• Reporting on environmental and social impacts.
• Utilizing sustainability reporting frameworks.
• The Future of Sustainable Supply Chains:
• Emerging trends and innovations in sustainable sourcing.
• The role of technology in driving supply chain sustainability.
• Navigating the evolving regulatory landscape and consumer expectations.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com