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ISO 20400; A Complete Guide to Sustainable Procurement

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ISO 20400: A Complete Guide to Sustainable Procurement



Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides a detailed understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable procurement, as outlined in the ISO 20400 standard. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to implement sustainable procurement practices in their organizations, and receive a certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service.



Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging content
  • Comprehensive and personalized learning experience
  • Up-to-date and practical information
  • Real-world applications and case studies
  • High-quality content developed by expert instructors
  • Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
  • Flexible learning options, including mobile accessibility
  • User-friendly interface and community-driven learning environment
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects
  • Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
  • Gamification and progress tracking features


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Sustainable Procurement

  • Defining sustainable procurement
  • The importance of sustainable procurement
  • Benefits of sustainable procurement
  • ISO 20400: Overview and principles

Module 2: Understanding the ISO 20400 Standard

  • History and development of the ISO 20400 standard
  • Key principles and concepts
  • Structure and content of the standard
  • Implementation and certification

Module 3: Sustainable Procurement Policy and Strategy

  • Developing a sustainable procurement policy
  • Defining sustainable procurement objectives
  • Creating a sustainable procurement strategy
  • Implementing and monitoring sustainable procurement practices

Module 4: Sustainable Procurement Process

  • Needs assessment and analysis
  • Supplier selection and evaluation
  • Tendering and contracting
  • Contract management and performance monitoring

Module 5: Sustainable Procurement Criteria and Specifications

  • Defining sustainable procurement criteria
  • Developing sustainable procurement specifications
  • Evaluating and selecting sustainable products and services
  • Verifying compliance with sustainable procurement criteria

Module 6: Supplier Engagement and Management

  • Supplier engagement and communication
  • Supplier assessment and evaluation
  • Supplier development and improvement
  • Supplier relationship management

Module 7: Sustainable Procurement Measurement and Reporting

  • Defining sustainable procurement metrics
  • Measuring and monitoring sustainable procurement performance
  • Reporting and communicating sustainable procurement results
  • Continuous improvement and benchmarking

Module 8: Sustainable Procurement Implementation and Integration

  • Implementing sustainable procurement practices
  • Integrating sustainable procurement into existing systems and processes
  • Change management and stakeholder engagement
  • Training and capacity building

Module 9: Sustainable Procurement Auditing and Certification

  • Auditing sustainable procurement practices
  • Certification and compliance with ISO 20400
  • Maintaining and improving sustainable procurement certification
  • Continuous improvement and surveillance audits

Module 10: Sustainable Procurement Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Real-world examples of sustainable procurement implementation
  • Best practices and lessons learned
  • Industry-specific sustainable procurement case studies
  • Applying sustainable procurement principles in different contexts

Module 11: Sustainable Procurement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Understanding the SDGs and their relevance to sustainable procurement
  • Aligning sustainable procurement practices with the SDGs
  • Measuring and reporting SDG-related sustainable procurement performance
  • Integrating SDG considerations into sustainable procurement decision-making

Module 12: Sustainable Procurement and Human Rights

  • Understanding human rights and their relevance to sustainable procurement
  • Respecting and promoting human rights in sustainable procurement practices
  • Identifying and mitigating human rights risks in the supply chain
  • Reporting and communicating human rights performance

Module 13: Sustainable Procurement and the Environment

  • Understanding environmental impacts and their relevance to sustainable procurement
  • Reducing environmental impacts through sustainable procurement practices
  • Measuring and reporting environmental performance
  • Integrating environmental considerations into sustainable procurement decision-making

Module 14: Sustainable Procurement and Social Responsibility

  • Understanding social responsibility and its relevance to sustainable procurement
  • Promoting social responsibility through sustainable procurement practices
  • Identifying and mitigating social risks in the supply chain
  • Reporting and communicating social performance

Module 15: Sustainable Procurement and Economic Development

  • Understanding economic development and its relevance to sustainable procurement
  • Promoting economic development through sustainable procurement practices
  • Measuring and reporting economic performance
  • Integrating economic considerations into sustainable procurement decision-making


Certificate and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. The course is also eligible for CPD credits, which can be used to demonstrate ongoing professional development.



Target Audience

This course is designed for procurement professionals, sustainability practitioners, and anyone interested in sustainable procurement. It is suitable for individuals from various industries and sectors, including:

  • Procurement and supply chain management
  • Sustainability and corporate social responsibility
  • Environmental management and conservation
  • Human rights and social justice
  • Business and management
  • Government and public sector


Course Format

The course is delivered online, with interactive and engaging content, including:

  • Video lessons and tutorials
  • Reading materials and case studies
  • Quizzes and assessments
  • Discussion forums and live webinars
  • Hands-on projects and activities


Course Duration

The course is self-paced, and participants can complete it within their own schedule. The estimated completion time is 80 hours, but this may vary depending on individual circumstances.



Technical Requirements

Participants will need access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection. The course is compatible with various browsers and operating systems.

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