CIPSTamkeenStarts Dec 9, 2026

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Principles

Module

Duration: 25hrs
Level: 06
Language: english
Reference: L6M11

Course Overview

The newest elective (first exam March 2026). Covers the strategic role of ESG culture in organisations, the tools and techniques to address ESG challenges across supply chains, and the application of ESG principles to procurement and supply chain strategy. The forward-looking choice for procurement leaders shaping their organisation's ESG agenda.

What you'll learn

Build an ESG culture in a procurement-led organisation and measure its impact on performance
Apply ESG tools (mapping, audits, third-party verification, standards) to challenge supplier compliance
Translate ESG principles into procurement and supply chain strategy at the board level
Lead ESG transformation across diverse stakeholder groups inside and outside the organisation

Syllabus & course details

Elective module · 6 credits · Objective Response (OR) exam · 1.5-hour duration. NEW — the first CIPS exam for this elective is available from March 2026. The ESG-specialist elective. You'll cover the role of an ESG culture inside procurement-led organisations, the tools and techniques to address environmental, social, and governance challenges in supply chains (mapping, monitoring, third-party verification), and the application of ESG principles to the broader procurement and supply chain strategy. Designed for procurement leaders being asked to own their organisation's ESG agenda.

Upcoming batches1

This module is delivered as part of the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply program — the dates below are the program's cohorts.

CIPS-L6-G2-2026

Upcoming

December 9, 2026 – February 24, 2027

Classroom 1

Reserve this cohort

Starts in 57 days· December 9

Part of the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply program

Reserve your seat

A senior advisor will WhatsApp you within 30 minutes to confirm your place in the December 9 batch.