Description: Organizational purchasing has evolved tremendously over the last decade shifting from an administrative function to a strategic role. The changing dynamics of the global economy altered the skills of procurement professionals amplifying the importance of conditions such as quality, cost, and delivery. Now, the next step in professional evolution is upon us and the functions of on-time delivery and the lowest price are no longer sufficient. Organizational purchasing is in a strategic position to influence the sustainability and carbon footprint of an organization through multiple channels. What are world class purchasing departments doing to help their organizations become more sustainable? Green Purchasing Fundamentals introduces foundational concepts that align with systems, policies, and procedures that support green purchasing practices and organization sustainability. Learn more…
Key Topics: Introduction to Sustainability & Green Purchasing
• Sustainable Development
• Introductory Concepts
• The Business Drivers for Green Purchasing Practices
• Procurement’s Impact to Sustainability Strategies
Design for Environment (DfE)
• Life Cycle Assessment – LCA
• Cradle-to-Grave & Cradle-to-Cradle analysis
• Six Decisions Required for an LCA
• Limitations of LCA
• Application of Design for Environment
Green Labeling
• Federal Trade Commission Actions
• ISO 14020 Series – Environmental Labeling
• Green Washing
Green Product Standards
• Green Product Standards – Principles
• Understanding Third Party Programs
Environmentally Preferred Purchasing – EPP
• EPP & Government Purchasing
• The Green Supply Network
• International Green Purchasing Programs
Supplier Relationship Management & Sustainability
• Environmental Business Partnerships
• The International Chamber of Commerce
• World Commission on Environment & Development 16 Principles
• Global Environmental Management Institute (GEMI) 4-Level Typology of Strategies for Suppliers
• Supplier Environmental Stratification
Green Purchasing Program Development
• Green Purchasing Policy
• Total Cost of Ownership & Green Purchasing
• Spend Analysis and Sustainable Action Planning
• The Global Supply Chain & Green Practices