Socially Responsible Procurement - L3M5
Purpose: On completion of this module, learners will be able to explain the concepts and implications of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility and recognise the potential environmental impact of procurement and supply operations.
Aim: Company reputation can be severely damaged if the organisation or one of its suppliers, is seen to be neglecting sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Similarly, against a background of increasing public and governmental concern for the environment, organisations have come under increasing pressure to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. This module is designed for those working in procurement and supply who should recognise the responsibility which they have for ensuring sustainable and socially responsible practices and the importance of the environmental impact of their decisions and approaches.
Learning Outcomes
Session 1:
[1.0] Understand the concepts of sustainability and
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
[1.1] Explain the concept of sustainability and the practical
implications for procurement and supply
Session 2:
[1.2] Explain the importance of Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR)
Session 3:
[2.0] Understand the environmental impact of
procurement and supply
[2.1] Describe the impact of environmental sustainability
Session 4:
[2.2] Explain the environmental impact of transportation
and storage
Session 5:
[2.3] Explain the role of government in promoting
environmental sustainability
Session 6:
[3.0] Know the implications of CSR for the procurement and
supply function
[3.1] Identify procurement and supply processes and
practices that the organisation may adopt to support
CSR
Session 7:
[3.2] Describe the triple bottom line concept and how it
should apply to procurement and supply
Session 8:
[3.3] Describe the key metrics that can be used to measure
and report on sustainability
Session 9:
[4.0] Understand methods to monitor Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) in procurement and supply
[4.1] Describe the key methods that can be used to monitor
CSR compliance
Session 10:
Module Recap
Session Dates
Summer Cohort 2020
To be announced
Winter Cohort 2020
To be announced
Exam Dates
You can appear for the L3M5 examination on one of the following dates. Please contact the Certifications Manager to book your examination. Candidates need to pay for the Examination Fee and Centre Fee.
About L3M5 Exam
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