Sustainable and Ethical Procurement
Buyers are increasingly expected to consider environmental and social impact alongside cost and quality. This course shows how to embed sustainability and ethics into sourcing and supplier management. Participants study responsible sourcing, supplier codes, and impact measurement.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Making the business case for sustainable procurement
- 02Setting responsible sourcing requirements and codes
- 03Assessing suppliers on environmental and social criteria
- 04Addressing modern slavery and labour rights risks
- 05Embedding sustainability clauses into contracts
- 06Measuring and reporting procurement social impact
- 07Balancing sustainability against cost and availability
What you will gain
- Explain the case for sustainable procurement
- Set responsible sourcing requirements
- Assess suppliers on environmental and social criteria
- Address modern slavery and labour risks
- Embed sustainability in contracts
- Measure and report procurement impact
Who should attend
- Procurement and category managers
- Sustainability and ESG staff
- Supplier relationship managers
- Compliance professionals
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 8 to 10 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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