Sustainability
ISO 20400 — Sustainable Procurement
Levels available
Course types, duration & fees
| Course type | Who should attend | What your company benefits | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Manager | Managers in the relevant field who wish to master the guidelines specified by best practices | Lead your organization to follow the guidelines specified by ISO standards that can help you increase the skills of your staff and improve efficiency | 3 days | HKD 9,600 |
About the standard
ISO 20400 is an international standard providing guidelines on sustainable procurement, usable by any organization seeking to improve the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of its supply chain. It covers integrating sustainability into procurement policy and strategy, managing risks and opportunities, planning sustainable procurement processes, and engaging stakeholders throughout the supply chain.
Levels available
- Lead Manager — The only level offered for this standard; it provides comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental principles, frameworks, and processes of sustainable procurement based on ISO 20400, equipping practitioners to lead sustainable procurement initiatives.
Who should attend
Procurement and supply chain professionals, sustainability officers, and managers responsible for integrating sustainability into purchasing policy and practice should attend.
Learning objectives
- Understand ISO 20400's guidelines for embedding sustainability into procurement policy and strategy.
- Learn to manage risks and opportunities within sustainable procurement processes.
- Gain the competence to engage stakeholders across the supply chain in support of sustainability goals.
- Develop the ability to measure and improve sustainable procurement performance over time.
Why attend
Certification proves you have the competencies to help organizations make procurement decisions that are more sustainable socially, environmentally, and economically — a growing priority driven by regulation, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and shifting societal expectations. It positions you to lead procurement practices that improve worker rights, environmental compliance, and economic equity across the supply chain.
PECB link
https://pecb.com/en/education-and-certification-for-individuals/iso-20400-sustainable-procurement