Online course · 7 modules · Free with an account
Mastering Sustainable & Responsible Procurement
A comprehensive course to embed sustainability into your procurement practices
Start (free account) →- 7 modules
- 20 lessons
- 37 quiz questions
- 1 certificate of achievement
Course programme
Every module ends with a validation quiz. The certificate is issued once all modules are completed.
01Introduction to Procurement and Responsible Purchasing30 min
Understand the strategic role of procurement, the purchasing process, and the transition toward sustainable practices.
Objectives
- Place the procurement function in the value chain and justify the shift from purchase price to TCO then LCA
- Explain why Scope 3 makes procurement the number-one climate lever
Lessons
- The strategic role of procurement
- The procurement process
- Introduction to responsible procurement
02Regulatory Framework and Standards35 min
Master the European and French regulatory framework governing sustainable procurement, from public purchasing to private sector obligations.
Objectives
- Identify the EU/French texts applicable to your company (post-Omnibus CSRD, CS3D, duty of vigilance, AGEC, Climate law art. 35)
- Determine the obligations they create for a given procurement case
Lessons
- Public procurement as a driver of sustainability
- The European framework
- The French framework and ISO 20400
03Supplier Assessment for Sustainability35 min
Master the tools and criteria for evaluating suppliers from a sustainability perspective, from risk management to engagement.
Objectives
- Map the risks of a supplier portfolio and prioritise via Kraljic/ABC
- Choose the right assessment tools (EcoVadis, CDP, audits, CSR clauses)
Lessons
- Supplier risks: a comprehensive mapping
- Assessment tools and processes
- EcoVadis, CDP, and engagement strategies
04Circular Economy and Life Cycle Assessment40 min
Master Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), carbon footprint measurement, and circular economy principles applied to procurement.
Objectives
- Calculate a comparative TCO
- Estimate Scope 3 emissions with both methods (activity-based / spend-based)
- Propose a circular lever per purchasing category
Lessons
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Carbon footprint and procurement conversion
- The circular economy
- Practical applications: indirect procurement and packaging
05Sustainable Procurement Policies and Strategies30 min
Build and deploy a responsible procurement policy aligned with the company's CSR strategy.
Objectives
- Draft the backbone of a sustainable procurement policy (6 pillars)
- Build an ESG weighting grid for a tender
Lessons
- Building a responsible procurement policy
- The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Responsible tenders and selection criteria
06Supply Chain and Sustainable Sourcing30 min
Understand the logistics challenges of sustainability and how digitalization serves responsible procurement.
Objectives
- Select the digital (S2P) and logistics levers that reduce a category's footprint
Lessons
- Procurement digitalization and Source-to-Pay
- Logistics and sustainable transport
07Case Studies and Implementation25 min
Apply responsible procurement concepts through practical case studies and a concrete action plan.
Objectives
- Build a 3-phase sustainable procurement action plan with KPIs
- Apply the 3 pillars to a real case
Lessons
- Case study: green space maintenance
- Your responsible procurement action plan