Sustainable Purchasing Training
Gain mastery in sustainable purchasing for office supplies. Explore key regulations, eco-labels, social and ethical standards for suppliers, and practical tools for scoring vendors, managing risks, and integrating responsible procurement throughout your organisation. Ideal for Zambian professionals aiming to balance economic, environmental, and social priorities in procurement decisions.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides practical tools for creating clear, measurable criteria for office supplies, covering chemical safety, recycled content, credible ecolabels, and packaging reduction. You will learn to compare and score suppliers, set SMART contract clauses, manage social and ethical requirements, reduce risks, and track performance to ensure purchasing supports environmental and social goals.
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Develop skills
- Apply sustainable procurement basics using the triple bottom line for office purchases.
- Select eco-friendly criteria for supplies like low-toxicity, certified, and circular products.
- Conduct social compliance checks on labour, diversity, and fair wage practices.
- Develop supplier scorecards with clear weights and executive summaries.
- Create risk management and improvement plans to combat greenwashing and enhance suppliers.
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