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Socially Responsible Procurement

Module
Duration
40hrs
Level
03
Language
english
Reference
L3M5
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Course Overview

Sustainability is now a procurement requirement, not a nice-to-have. Covers CSR principles, the triple bottom line (people, profit, planet), environmental impact of sourcing decisions, and how to monitor supplier CSR compliance through KPIs, audits, and supplier appraisals. Choose this elective if your role focuses on supplier selection and sourcing decisions.

What you'll learn

  • Apply the triple bottom line (people, profit, planet) to a supplier-selection decision
  • Measure the carbon footprint and environmental impact of a sourcing option
  • Build CSR criteria into a request for proposal and supplier-appraisal framework
  • Choose appropriate monitoring methods — KPIs, audits, supplier appraisals — to verify supplier CSR claims

Syllabus & course details

Elective module · 6 credits · Objective Response (OR) exam · 2-hour duration. One of two electives. Focuses on embedding sustainability and corporate social responsibility into the supplier selection and sourcing function. You'll cover the practical implications of sustainability for procurement, environmental impact assessment, government regulation, the triple bottom line concept, and the monitoring methods (KPIs, audits, supplier appraisals, regulatory frameworks) used to keep CSR commitments honest.

Upcoming batches1

This module is delivered as part of the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations program — the dates below are the program's cohorts.

E3-CIPS L3-Aug-2026

Upcoming
August 2, 2026 – January 5, 2027
Classroom 2
Seats available

Course Fees

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Starts Aug 2

Last updated June 27, 2026

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