Supply Chain Sustainability

Course objectives

Individuals attending this course will gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability in supply chains and the tools to implement sustainable practices effectively. They will learn to assess environmental impacts, ensure social responsibility, manage risks, and enhance supply chain resilience. The course equips participants with strategies for sustainable procurement, collaboration, and transparency, enabling them to contribute to their organization’s sustainability goals and improve overall supply chain performance. Additionally, they will explore emerging technologies and future trends, preparing them to adapt and innovate in the evolving landscape of sustainable supply chain management.

Course content

1. Introduction to Supply Chain Sustainability: Defining sustainability in of supply chains, Understanding the significance and benefits of sustainable supply chain management, Global trends and drivers of sustainability.
2. Sustainability Principles and Frameworks: Exploring sustainability frameworks (e.g., GRI, UN Global Compact), Triple Bottom Line (TBL) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concepts, The role of sustainability in corporate strategy.
3. Assessing Supply Chain Environmental Impact: Methods for measuring and assessing the environmental footprint of supply chains, Life cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon footprint analysis, Environmental impact assessments.
4. Social Responsibility in Supply Chains: Understanding social sustainability and ethical considerations, Labor rights, fair wages, and safe working conditions, Supplier diversity and community engagement.
5. Sustainable Procurement and Sourcing: Strategies for sustainable supplier selection and evaluation, Ethical sourcing practices and responsible, procurement, Supplier audits and certifications.
6. Supply Chain Risk Management and Resilience: Identifying sustainability-related risks in SCM, Strategies for supply chain resilience, Business continuity planning with a sustainability focus.
7. Supply Chain Collaboration and Transparency: Collaboration with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders, Enhancing supply chain transparency through reporting and data sharing, Technology and digital solutions for supply chain visibility.
8. Green Logistics and Transportation: Sustainable transportation practices (e.g., eco-friendly fleets, route optimization), Carbon-neutral logistics and last-mile delivery solutions, Reverse logistics for sustainability.
9. Circular Economy and Waste Reduction: Concepts of a circular economy and waste minimization, Designing products and packaging for recyclability, Implementing circular SCM practices.
10. Sustainable Supply Chain Metrics and Reporting: Key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring supply chain sustainability, Sustainability reports and disclosures.
11. Benchmarking and industry standards: Sustainability Compliance and Regulations, Understanding global sustainability regulations and standards, Navigating compliance requirements, Case studies on compliance challenges.
12. Innovation and Future Trends: Emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, IoT) for sustainable supply chains, Anticipating future trends and opportunities.