Sustainable Supply Chain Management Training – 1 Day Course in Wicklow

1. Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount

2. Organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discount

About This Course

• Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
• Language: English
• Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
• Certification: Course Completion Certificate
• Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included

Course Overview

This one Day course in Wicklow introduces participants to the principles and practices of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). Learn how to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and integrate sustainability into procurement, logistics, and operations. Featuring real-world examples and insights from Ireland’s “Green Skills Hub” initiatives, the course equips professionals to drive responsible change across their value chains.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand core concepts of sustainable supply chain management
• Identify environmental and ethical risks in supply chains
• Implement green procurement and sourcing practices
• Design waste-reducing and circular strategies
• Contribute to ESG reporting and regulatory compliance
• Create a roadmap for supply chain sustainability in their workplace

Target Audience

• Supply chain, procurement, and operations professionals
• Sustainability officers and ESG coordinators
• SMEs seeking to green their operations
• Public sector staff working on green initiatives
• Anyone involved in logistics, purchasing, or vendor management

Why Choose This Course?

Wicklow is home to environmental innovation and green training initiatives like the Green Skills Hub, making it an ideal location to explore how sustainability applies to modern supply chains. This course bridges policy, practice, and tools, with Irish case studies and sector-relevant examples. Participants will leave equipped to lead supply chain sustainability efforts in alignment with EU Green Deal goals and national climate targets.

Want to train your team?

We offer tailored in-house versions of this course for organisations aiming to embed sustainability across their supply chains. Custom modules can focus on energy use, waste management, supplier collaboration, or industry-specific goals.

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Info: • What is a sustainable supply chain?

• Environmental, social, and economic pillars of sustainability

• Global trends, EU regulations, and Irish context

• Quiz

Info: • Life cycle thinking and carbon footprint basics

• Energy use, emissions, and material efficiency

• Measuring environmental performance across suppliers

• Group Exercise

Info: • Sustainable purchasing policies and supplier selection

• Ethical sourcing, certifications, and compliance (e.g. ISO 14001, FSC, Fairtrade)

• Engaging suppliers in sustainability goals

• Case Study

Info: • Principles of circular supply chains

• Reducing packaging, waste, and overproduction

• Designing products and logistics for reuse and recycling

• Activity

Info: • Supply chain risks linked to climate change and resource scarcity

• Building resilient, transparent, and agile supply networks

• ESG reporting and sustainability communication

• Role Play

Info: • Defining sustainability goals for your organisation

• Tools for tracking and reporting progress

• Building internal support and stakeholder alignment

• Action Plan Review

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