Investors, regulators, and customers are all asking the same question of supply chains now: not just whether they're efficient, but whether they're responsible. A Green Supply Chain exists to answer that question with evidence rather than a sustainability slide in an annual report, embedding environmental responsibility into sourcing, transport, and operations rather than treating it as a separate initiative. The Sustainable Logistics and Green Supply Chains Training Course, is built for supply chain professionals responsible for reducing environmental impact without undermining cost and service performance.
This course treats sustainability as a measurable, operational discipline connected directly to business performance, not a compliance checkbox. Participants learn how ESG expectations are shaping supply chain investment and reporting requirements, how to measure and reduce carbon footprint across transportation and operations, and how sustainable procurement practices extend environmental responsibility upstream to suppliers. The course also covers how circular economy principles reduce waste and extend product life across the supply chain, along with practical emissions reduction strategies that deliver real environmental impact rather than symbolic gestures. Participants leave with a practical framework for building supply chains that are genuinely greener and still commercially sound.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Apply green supply chain principles across sourcing, transport, and operations
Understand how ESG expectations shape supply chain investment and reporting
Measure and reduce carbon footprint across supply chain activities
Implement sustainable procurement practices that extend responsibility upstream
Apply circular economy principles to reduce waste and extend product life
Develop emissions reduction strategies with measurable environmental impact
Balance sustainability initiatives against cost and service performance
Communicate sustainability performance credibly to stakeholders and investors
Target Group
Sustainability and ESG managers within supply chain organizations
Supply chain and logistics managers leading green initiatives
Operations managers responsible for emissions and environmental performance
Consultants advising on supply chain sustainability strategy
Professionals preparing for leadership roles in sustainable supply chain management
Course Outline
Foundations of Green Supply Chain Management
Core principles connecting sustainability to supply chain performance
Understanding why environmental responsibility is now a business expectation
ESG Principles in Supply Chain
Understanding how ESG frameworks shape supply chain investment decisions
Aligning supply chain practices with broader ESG reporting requirements
Measuring and Reducing Carbon Footprint
Measuring carbon footprint across transportation and operational activities
Identifying the highest-impact opportunities for emissions reduction
Sustainable Procurement Practices
Implementing sustainable procurement standards across the supplier base
Evaluating suppliers on environmental performance, not price alone
Circular Economy in Supply Chain Design
Applying circular economy principles to reduce waste and extend product life
Designing supply chain processes that support reuse and recovery
Emissions Reduction Strategies
Developing emissions reduction strategies with measurable, credible impact
Prioritizing initiatives based on feasibility and environmental return
Green Logistics and Transportation
Applying sustainable practices to transportation and distribution networks
Balancing emissions reduction against cost and delivery performance
Balancing Sustainability and Commercial Performance
Managing trade-offs between sustainability initiatives and cost efficiency
Building a business case that supports sustained investment in green practices
Communicating Sustainability Credibly
Reporting sustainability performance clearly to stakeholders and investors
Avoiding greenwashing risks that damage credibility and trust
Schedule & Fees
2026 Schedule & Fees
There are no public sessions remaining for the course this year. Please contact us if you wish to have a customized in-house session, or to find out how an additional public session can be scheduled.