ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Introduction eLearning

This course will introduce learners to sustainable procurement principles and practices, as outlined in existing international guidance, ISO 20400:2017.

The course explains how procurement is impacted by, and impacts on, issues of social, environmental, and economic sustainability.

Examples of sustainable procurement activity covering policy, strategy, and processes are detailed to illustrate how sustainability-related considerations may be implemented, in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and with reference to current guidance on sustainable procurement, provided in ISO 20400:2017.

How will I benefit?

As an introductory course to sustainable procurement and ISO 20400, this course will help learners to:

  • Identify the elements of a sustainable procurement strategy
  • Gain awareness of procurement’s role in contributing to a fairer society and economy
  • Consider how sustainable procurement may change your organisation’s current activities and practices

Understand the use and benefits of a formal and strategic approach to sustainable procurement, adopting key principles and practices in support of the UN SDGs and as outlined in ISO 20400:2017 – sustainable procurement – guidance.