Decoding the 4th 'C' in Procurement

A$1,500.00

As a procurement officer or buyer, you're familiar with the three "C's"—quality control, consolidation, and cost savings. Now, there's a fourth "C" to consider: climate.

This focused in-person training course offers procurement professionals the knowledge and tools to embed sustainability and circular economy principles into their work. Through practical sessions and case studies, you will explore sustainable materials, certifications, supply chain transparency, and carbon accounting.

Designed to align with ESG priorities and the transition to circular practices, the course provides actionable insights to create meaningful change within your organisation.

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As a procurement officer or buyer, you're familiar with the three "C's"—quality control, consolidation, and cost savings. Now, there's a fourth "C" to consider: climate.

This focused in-person training course offers procurement professionals the knowledge and tools to embed sustainability and circular economy principles into their work. Through practical sessions and case studies, you will explore sustainable materials, certifications, supply chain transparency, and carbon accounting.

Designed to align with ESG priorities and the transition to circular practices, the course provides actionable insights to create meaningful change within your organisation.

As a procurement officer or buyer, you're familiar with the three "C's"—quality control, consolidation, and cost savings. Now, there's a fourth "C" to consider: climate.

This focused in-person training course offers procurement professionals the knowledge and tools to embed sustainability and circular economy principles into their work. Through practical sessions and case studies, you will explore sustainable materials, certifications, supply chain transparency, and carbon accounting.

Designed to align with ESG priorities and the transition to circular practices, the course provides actionable insights to create meaningful change within your organisation.

This in-person course takes you through realistic steps to shift the current linear processes to ‘circular’ in a methodical manner. Re-thinking progress you will learn why waste is now an important resource and how we need to value what already exists in a materials economy. You will learn how to review your current processes and identify filling gaps through small achievements. And if it all seems too incredible, we will take a look at other regions, where the circular economy is thriving and even turning a profit!

What You Will Learn

  • Where overproduction and consumption stems from

  • How to turn your supply chain into a value chain

  • Why waste as a resource is important for a circular economy

  • By making small changes you can have big impact

  • How to include suppliers and other stakeholders on the journey

This is a trade only course. Students within the interiors and furnishings industries may attend.

Skills  Attained

  • Circular Design Thinking

  • Green Supply Chain Processes

  • Circular Economy Principles

Course Format

  • Cohort in each city. 15 participants only.

  • Sydney 21st of February - 20/40 Meagher St, Chippendale NSW 2008

  • Melbourne - TBC

  • Start 9am - Finish 4.30pm

  • 2 x 15 minute breaks 1 x 30 minute lunch break

  • Further information supplied to participants via email.

The Design Institute of Australia recognises this course for CPD points

Please note that tickets are non-refundable. They can be transferred between staff members or participant can attend a future course.

Terms and conditions apply.