Puzzled by Sustainable Procurement? Have you been tasked with rolling out your company's sustainability policy within its supply chains and don't know where to begin? If so, then the How to be great at Sustainable Procurement training suite may be just the starting point you're looking for. Based on BS8903 - the world's first publication to define how to effectively deliver sustainable procurement in practice - these training courses will help you to get to grips with sustainable procurement so that you understand what it means to you, as well as the tiers of your supply chains. In addition, delegates will receive a free copy of the new BSI publication "Principles of Sustainable Procurement", (written by Cathy Berry of Action Sustainability as Lead Technical Author in conjunction with Shaun McCarthy and Martin Sykes) and based on BS 8903, as well as 12 months of telephone support following the course.
Why should I attend? If you are looking for an introduction to sustainable procurement and BS 8903, How to be great at Sustainable Procurement will give you a general understanding of what it is and how your procurement policy can influence sustainability to deliver positive environmental and social outcomes within your supply chains.
Who should attend? This course is for procurement professionals like you and may also be useful for those who influence the procurement process and want to gain an understanding of how sustainability can be considered in procurement decisions. Public sector purchasers are welcome but it should be noted that the course does not cover public policy or EU procurement rules in any detail. A course for public sector people based on BS 8903 is under development will be available shortly.
Cost The cost for this course is £350 (plus VAT) per delegate. This includes course materials, a free copy of Principles of Sustainable Procurement, lunch, refreshments and 12 months of telephone support after the course. To book your place, please call Fiona on 0207 700 0008 or email fiona@actionsustainability.com Further information Action Sustainability can also tailor the How to be great at Sustainable Procurement courses specifically for your company, ensuring that your staff benefit from in-house training that takes into account your company's specific sustainable procurement needs.
For more information all of our training courses, please call Fiona on 0207 700 0008 or email fiona@actionsustainability.com