GS10 – Implement circular, green, and socially responsible procurement
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Implement circular, green and socially responsible procurement
This advanced course is designed to develop essential skills in sustainable procurement. You will learn about the EU regulatory framework, understand how to apply circular economy principles and life-cycle costing approaches in procurement, and integrate ESG criteria into tenders and contracts. Moreover, you will gain expertise in evaluating suppliers based on sustainability criteria. The online program is complemented by two days of in-person training, providing practical experience in designing procurement strategies aligned with EU objectives and developing green and social procurement plans.
What you'll learn
- Understand EU, and Spanish or Italian regulatory frameworks on sustainable procurement;
- Learn the principles of the EU, Spanish, Italian regulatory framework on sustainable public procurement;
- Design procurement strategies aligned with EU Green Deal objectives and national green/social procurement plans;
- Integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in tenders and contracts;
- Evaluate suppliers and contracts based on sustainability performance, also by using the environmental/social labels and certifications/registrations;
- Apply circular economy and life-cycle costing approaches in procurement.
Authors
A note on the course: Modules 3 and 7 will be conducted entirely in person.
- 8 Sections
- 17 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Unit 1: Foundations of Sustainable, Green and Circular Supply Chain2
- Unit 2: Principles of Sustainable Procurement6
- 2.1Principles of Sustainable Procurement
- 2.2Activity 1: Recall and Consolidation: Understanding ESG and Sustainable Procurement5 Questions
- 2.3Drivers to Advance the Inclusion of Environmental Criteria into Sustainable Procurement
- 2.4Activity 2: Case-Based Reflection
- 2.5Links between Sustainable Procurement Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- 2.6Additional Resources
- Unit 4: Environmental and Social Certifications for Sustainable Procurement2
- Unit 5: Socially Responsible Procurement and Fair Trade4
- Unit 6: Overview of EU and National Policies for Sustainable, Green and Circular Procurement (EU, Italian and Spanish Framework)2
- Unit 8: From Principles to Practice: Sustainable Public Procurement1
- Bibliography1
- Final Evaluation2
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