BSC-135     Understanding the Requirements of ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable
                     Procurement Framework

• Overview
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• Course Content
• For Whom
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Sustainable procurement is a strategic approach that ensures purchasing decisions consider not only cost and quality, but also environmental, social, and ethical impacts. Based on ISO 20400:2017 guidelines, this training provides organizations with practical knowledge on how to integrate sustainability principles into their procurement processes.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of the ISO 20400 framework, its key requirements, and how it supports responsible sourcing, governance, and risk management. The course also highlights how sustainable procurement contributes to achieving corporate sustainability goals, ESG commitments, and long-term business resilience.
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Designed for procurement, governance, and compliance professionals, this programme helps participants adopt a balanced approach to purchasing — promoting transparency, supplier accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key concepts, structure, and intent of ISO 20400:2017.
• Identify sustainability risks and opportunities within procurement and supply chains.
• Integrate sustainability principles into procurement policies and processes.
• Evaluate and engage suppliers based on sustainability performance.
• Develop and implement sustainable procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Promote collaboration and communication to drive sustainability across the supply chain.

• Module 1: Introduction to Sustainable Procurement
• Module 2: Overview of ISO 20400:2017 Standard
  
• Module 3: Core Principles of Sustainable Procurement
  
• Module 4: Embedding Sustainability into Procurement Policy and Strategy
  
• Module 5: Sustainability in the Procurement Process
  
• Module 6: Engaging Suppliers and Stakeholders
  
• Module 7: Measuring and Reporting Sustainable Procurement Performance
  
• Module 8: Developing an Action Plan for ISO 20400 Implementation
  

This course is designed for Procurement and purchasing professionals, Supply chain managers and officers, Sustainability and CSR officers, Quality, environment, and compliance managers, Auditors and consultants, Anyone involved in supplier selection, contract management, or sourcing decisions.

This is a 2-days programme.
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This course runs from 9:00am – 5:00pm with an hour for lunch and periodic short breaks.
 
This is an intensive session designed to include as much discussion as possible. Lunch and breaks provide an opportunity for further questioning and discussion with the instructors.

We are HRD Corp (Human Resource Development Corporation) Registered Training Provider.
​All of our training modules are claimable under HRD Corp.