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.

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

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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.

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