CGPP™ Nairobi, Kenya

Service Description

Building a sustainable future through responsible procurement. Procurement is a powerful instrument for organizations wishing to behave in a responsible way and contribute to sustainable development and to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.” – These words are quoted from the ISO International Standard 20400 which compliments ISO 14000 and specifically addresses Sustainable Procurement. What an exciting time to work as a procurement professional! This course is especially designed for you: the Procurement, Purchasing and/or Supply Management Professional. As our title: Certificate in Green Procurement Practices: CGPP™ implies, the focus color today is: GREEN! Please keep in mind that companies are changing how they manage their Supply Chains. Rigid, arms-length relationships are giving way to alliances with both suppliers and customers. Companies of all sizes are further enhancing these fundamental Supply Chain changes by considering the environmental impact and related bottom line effects of their decisions and actions. The aim of this course is to provide practical guidance in Greening your Supply Chain based on what is being done in Fortune 100 companies, recognized world-wide for their environmental initiatives and financial savings. This hands on course is a blend of best practices, case studies, tools and methods based on those utilized by the companies above to allow for a doable, straight-forward-Green Supply Chain with a specific focus on Procurement. The course consists of eleven key modules which include presentations, demonstrations, discussions and exercises.