
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
This training covers environmental and social sustainability practices in supply chain operations, including reducing carbon footprint and promoting ethical sourcing. This course provides participants with the strategic understanding and practical tools required to build and manage environmentally and socially responsible supply chains. It covers principles of sustainability, regulatory compliance, green logistics, ethical sourcing, and circular economy integration.Participants will explore how to align sustainability goals with core supply chain strategies and use metrics, case studies, and frameworks to drive continuous improvement. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Understand the key concepts and drivers of sustainable supply chain management Identify environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities Apply strategies to reduce carbon footprint and improve resource efficiency Integrate circular economy principles into supply chain processes Align procurement and logistics with sustainability frameworks and compliance Develop KPIs to monitor, report, and improve supply chain sustainability.
Training Outlines
Module 1: Introduction to Sustainability in Supply Chains
• Definition and dimensions of sustainability (Environmental, Social, Economic)
• The business case for sustainability in supply chains
• Regulatory drivers and stakeholder expectations
• Overview of global frameworks (UN SDGs, GRI, ISO 14001, etc.)
• Supply chain sustainability trends and challenges
Module 2: Environmental Responsibility and Green Logistics
• Reducing carbon emissions in transport and logistics
• Route optimization and energy-efficient transportation
• Sustainable warehousing practices (lighting, cooling, packaging)
• Life cycle analysis (LCA) and carbon footprint tracking
• Emission standards and regulatory reporting
Module 3: Social Responsibility and Ethical Sourcing
• Understanding social risks: labor conditions, fair wages, diversity
• Ethical sourcing principles and supplier code of conduct
• Supplier audits and human rights due diligence
• Engaging local communities and social impact initiatives
• Addressing conflict minerals and modern slavery risks
Module 4: Circular Supply Chain and Waste Reduction
• Introduction to circular economy principles
• Designing out waste and pollution in supply chains
• Reverse logistics and product take-back strategies
• Remanufacturing, refurbishing, and recycling in SCM
• Zero-waste supply chain case studies
Module 5: Sustainable Procurement and Supplier Collaboration
• Green procurement policy and evaluation criteria
• ESG rating tools and platforms
• Building sustainability into supplier scorecards
• Joint innovation with suppliers to meet ESG goals
• Managing trade-offs in cost, quality, and sustainability
Module 6: Monitoring, Reporting, and Strategic Integration
• Defining sustainability KPIs and scorecards
• Sustainability audits and assurance practices
• Building sustainability into strategic sourcing and S&OP
• Reporting under GRI, CDP, and other standards
• Communicating sustainability performance to stakeholders
- ○ Understand key components of the supply chain
○ Apply modern techniques for logistics and procurement
○ Assess risks and implement mitigation strategies
○ Utilize data to enhance supply chain efficiency
○ Improve sustainability and responsiveness
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Why 4D?
At The Fourth Dimension Training & Consultancy (4D), we don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Each course we offer is carefully tailored to meet the unique goals, industry challenges, and team dynamics of your organization. Our expert trainers bring decades of hands-on experience and guide participants using real-world case studies, practical tools, and interactive methods. This ensures not only theoretical understanding but also direct relevance to the day-to-day work of your employees. We collaborate closely with your team to adjust content, language, and examples so that the training resonates deeply and delivers lasting impact.
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