Sustainable Procurement (5cr)

Objective

The student acknowledges the strategic importance of sustainable procurement and its alignment with organisational goals. The student comprehends how the changing regulatory environment influences the competitive landscape within the context of procurement. The student acknowledges procurement-relevant sustainability frameworks, mechanisms and reporting directives, e.g. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) of the European Union. The student is able to identify and assess strategies to reduce Scope 3 emissions. The student acknowledges the critical role of suppliers in achieving sustainability goals and is able to identify and address sustainability challenges within the supply chain and foster collaborative partnerships for development. The student is able to develop effective supplier codes of conduct and sustainability reporting mechanisms. The student is able to conduct sustainability audits to assess supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.

Content

• Role of procurement in driving for sustainability • Sustainability guidelines and reporting directives • Sustainable procurement strategies • Supplier engagement in developing supply chain sustainability • Sustainability auditing and monitoring

Qualifications

Completed higher education degree (Bachelor's level)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has completed the course assignments and demonstrated mastery of the basic content of the course. However, there is considerable room for improvement in applying this knowledge to professional situations and/or sharing expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has performed well overall in the course assignments. They have been an active learner both individually and within the team. The student has demonstrated the ability to apply knowledge and practices acquired from literature, lectures, and other sources to tasks analysing and developing working life.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has completed all components of the course with distinction. The student has demonstrated interest and motivation to learn both individually and as part of a team, and has shared their expertise with others. The student has mastered the course content and skilfully applies knowledge acquired from literature, lectures, and other sources in tasks that analyse and develop professional practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has completed the course assignments and demonstrated mastery of the basic content of the course. There remains considerable room for improvement in applying this knowledge to professional situations and/or in sharing expertise.

Further information

The language of tuition is English.