CIPSTamkeenStarts Aug 2, 2026

Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply

Module

Duration: 25hrs
Level: 05
Language: english
Reference: L5M5

Course Overview

ESG isn't a tick-box exercise anymore. This module covers how environmental, social, and governance considerations reshape ethical and sustainable supply chains — from supplier mapping and transparency through audits and third-party verification to international standards (UN, ILO, ETI, SA8000, Fair Trade).

What you'll learn

Apply ESG considerations to a global sourcing decision using STEEPLED analysis
Map a supply chain to identify modern slavery, corruption, and human rights risks
Use international standards (UN Global Compact, ILO, SA8000, Fair Trade) as the audit framework for supplier compliance
Design contractual terms that enforce ESG outcomes and trigger corrective action when standards are breached

Syllabus & course details

Core module · 6 credits · Objective Response (OR) exam · 1.5-hour duration. The ESG and ethics module at the strategic level. You'll cover the impact of ESG considerations on sustainable supply chains, the use of STEEPLED analysis to navigate globalisation, the cultural and social factors in ethical sourcing (modern slavery, bribery, human rights), the methods to achieve ESG standards through supply chain mapping and risk mitigation, and the international labour and trade standards (UN, ILO, ETI, SA8000, WFTO, Fairtrade) that anchor responsible sourcing.