Course Overview
The Sustainable Procurement course trains companies on assessing their current procurement processes and adopting more sustainable practices in the future. The course provides an overview of the Smart Freight Centre’s Freight Procurement Guidelines developed in conjunction with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). This course will bring participants up to date on the Circular Economy and Green Procurement (Clause 8.3 within ISO50001) in the context of a rapidly changing legislative and business environment.
The Sustainable Procurement training workshop consists of three modules. Each module will be delivered in interactive 50-minute sessions via the WebEx platform. This will be followed by a Q&A session where participants can raise particular issues and challenges their organisations to face.
For more information please contact our Training Department: 01 661 2182 | [email protected]
Course Details
Gain a practical understanding of greenhouse gas emissions and the steps needed to transition your organisation to low-carbon practices.
Member Rate From:
€549.00
Non Member Rate From:
€749.00
Duration:
Half – Day | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Delivery
Online (via LearnRight)
Dates
June Dates: 11th June 2026
December Dates: 10th December 2026
What You’ll Learn
- The legislative and climate context, ethical and business cases for sustainable logistics procurement
- Case studies of best practices in sustainable procurement
- The meaning of the circular economy and how it may apply to their business
- The priorities and criteria being used in Green Public Procurement
- Tthe approach taken by the SFC/WBCSD Freight Procurement Guidelines
- The key steps for implementing sustainable procurement strategies, including preparation, planning, tendering and contracting, and managing and reporting
- Engaging, measuring and reporting carbon savings from within their SME carriers
Who Should Attend
- Procurement Managers
- Senior Management
- Heads of Sustainability and Sustainability Officers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Logistics Managers
- Operations Managers
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate.
Programme Modules
The course covers three core areas of sustainable supply chains over the three hours.
Reprise and Update
Explore the legislative and climate drivers shaping sustainable business practices, and discover the key frameworks, approaches, and business benefits behind taking action. Through real-world case studies, including examples from Irish-based companies, participants will gain practical insights into the circular economy and sustainable or “green” procurement, along with actionable steps for implementing these strategies within their own organisation.
The SFC/WBSCD Framework
Learn how to implement sustainable freight procurement using the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) / World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Freight Procurement Guidelines. Participants will explore the key stages of sustainable procurement — from planning and tendering to contracting and carbon emissions reporting — while also discovering funding and support opportunities, including the EEOS-funded ECO Fleet platform.
Engaging SME suppliers
Learn how to effectively engage suppliers in sustainable energy and carbon reduction programmes, while building confidence in the accuracy and quality of supplier data. Participants will also receive a copy of the Smart Freight Centre Procurement Guidelines to support implementation within their own organisation.
Procure & Collaborate: Advancing in Sustainable Supply Chains
Book your place today and lead the way in building a greener, more responsible supply chain for your organisation.