Sustainable Procurement — ISO 20400 & ESG-Aligned Sourcing
The Sustainable Procurement — ISO 20400 & ESG-Aligned Sourcing program is designed to help professionals integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into procurement and supply chain decisions.
With increasing regulatory pressure and stakeholder expectations, sustainable procurement has become a strategic business priority. This course provides a practical understanding of ISO 20400:2017 and its application in real-world procurement environments. It also aligns procurement practices with global frameworks such as GRI, GHG Protocol, and Scope 3 emissions accounting, along with India-specific requirements like SEBI BRSR Core and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
Participants will gain the skills required to assess supplier ESG risks, implement sustainable sourcing strategies, and contribute to net-zero and circular economy goals.
Course Objectives
- Understand ISO 20400 principles and sustainable procurement framework
- Integrate ESG considerations into procurement and supplier management
- Identify and assess environmental, social, and governance risks in supply chains
- Apply Scope 3 emissions accounting for procurement activities
- Align procurement practices with global and India-specific regulations
- Develop sustainable procurement policies and implementation strategies
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This program provides a structured approach to embedding sustainability into procurement processes. Participants will learn how to assess ESG risks across supply chains, conduct supplier due diligence, and integrate sustainability into sourcing decisions. The course also covers Scope 3 emissions (Category 1), circular economy principles, and regulatory frameworks such as BRSR and EPR. By the end of the training, participants will be able to design sustainable procurement strategies, evaluate supplier performance, and contribute to organizational ESG and net-zero goals.
Day 1 – Foundations& Strategy
- Introduction to sustainable procurement and ISO 20400
- Business case for sustainability in procurement
- Organizational context, leadership, and governance
- ESG risks in supply chains (environmental, social, governance)
- India regulatory landscape – BRSR Core, EPR, CBAM
Day 2 – Implementation& Performance
- Supplier ESG assessment and due diligence
- Scope 3 emissions (Category 1 – Purchased Goods & Services)
- Supplier decarbonisation strategies
- Circular economy and sustainable contracting
- ESG integration into RFQs/RFPs and supplier selection
Day 3 – Monitoring &Application
- Supplier performance monitoring and scorecards
- ESG KPIs and reporting (GRI 308, 414)
- Continuous improvement and corrective action plans
- Digital tools and traceability (DPP, data platforms)
- Capstone exercise – Sustainable procurement roadmap
- Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders
- Category Managers and Sourcing Specialists
- Sustainability / ESG Professionals
- Risk and Compliance Managers
- Supplier Relationship Managers
- Finance and ESG-linked investment professionals
- Auditors and Consultants in ESG and supply chain
- Legal and Contract Managers
- Professionals involved in sustainability and procurement
No formalprerequisites are required. However, a basic understanding of procurementprocesses or supply chain operations is recommended. Familiarity with ESG orsustainability concepts will be beneficial.
- Gain practical knowledge of ISO 20400 and ESG-aligned procurement
- Develop skills in supplier ESG risk assessment and due diligence
- Learn to apply Scope 3 emissions accounting in procurement
- Understand regulatory requirements such as BRSR, EPR, and CBAM
- Enhance capability to implement circular economy principles
- Strengthen career opportunities in procurement, ESG, and sustainability roles
- Access practical tools, templates, and real-world case studies
- Online examination conducted on the finalday
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Format: 40 MCQs
- Passing criteria: 70%
- Successful candidates receive TÜV SÜDCertificate of Achievement
- Others receive Certificate ofParticipation
- Certificates issued within 15 working days
1. What is ISO 20400 andhow is it applied?
ISO 20400 is a guidancestandard that helps organizations integrate sustainability into procurementdecisions, covering governance, strategy, and operational practices.
2. What is Scope 3Category 1 in procurement?
It refers to emissionsfrom purchased goods and services, which often form the largest portion of anorganization’s carbon footprint.
3. How are ESG risksassessed in supply chains?
Through structuredframeworks that evaluate environmental, social, and governance risks using riskmatrices, supplier data, and audits.
4. What is supplier ESGdue diligence?
It involves screening,evaluating, and monitoring suppliers for sustainability risks, compliance, andperformance.
5. How does sustainableprocurement support net-zero goals?
By influencing supplierbehavior, reducing Scope 3 emissions, and selecting low-impact materials andservices.
6. What is the role ofcircular economy in procurement?
It focuses on reducingwaste through reuse, recycling, refurbishment, and lifecycle-based sourcingdecisions.
7. What are ESG KPIs inprocurement?
Metrics used to measuresupplier sustainability performance, including emissions, waste, laborpractices, and compliance.
8. How do regulationslike BRSR and CBAM impact procurement?
They requireorganizations to track and disclose value chain sustainability performance,influencing sourcing and supplier selection.
9. Is there a refundpolicy for the course fees?
Yes, refund details aregoverned by the Cancellation and Refund Policy. Participants areadvised to refer to the official policy page for complete information.