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Online Diploma on Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SA12)


Description

This certified course aims to educate all professionals and industry on ways to add sustainable practices to their existing supply chain or give an insight on how to start a sustainable supply chain.

Content
  • Welcome!
  • AI Coach Feature
  • Course Introduction by Tutor
  • Guidance on the Different Modules
  • Key Terms (Glossary)
  • Module 1: Basic Concepts on Sustainability
  • Module 1 Introduction Video
  • How sustainability is related to supply chain 
  • DHL Sustainable Supply Chain Management Example
  • What is sustainable development?
  • 3 pillars of sustainable development 
  • VIDEO: Sustainable Development and Green Economy
  • Corporate Sustainability (CSR) 
  • The evolution of corporate sustainability
  • The Definition of ESG 
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
  • Sustainability – A “Business Case” 
  • The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Growing Focus on the SDGs 
  • SDGs Reporting & Integration Example 
  • SDGs Progress Report 2025
  • The SDG Compass 
  • SDG Compass - Implementing the SGDs 
  • Additional Reading & Videos
  • Key Points of Module 1
  • Module 1 Quiz
  • Questions?
  • MODULE 2: Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Module 2 Introduction Video
  • Supply Chain Sustainability 
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Sustainable Supply Chain vs Sustainable Procurement 
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Brief Introduction 
  • Supply Chain Importance and Opportunities 
  • Social and Ethical Supply Chain Considerations 
  • UN Practical Guide: Μοst common criteria, frameworks for assessment 
  • UN Global Compact: A Practical Guide for Continuous Improvement
  • Responsible Supply Chain Good Practices - Starbucks 
  • Responsible Supply Chain Good Practices - Unilever 
  • Responsible Supply Chain Good Practices - Nike 
  • Responsible Supply Chain Good Practices - Anheuser Busch InBev 
  • State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2025
  • Practices in Sustainable Sourcing/ Procurement 
  • Reverse Supply Chains 
  • How to implement a reverse supply chain
  • Remanufacturing in Supply Chains 
  • Sustainable Packaging & Logistics 
  • VIDEO: Rethinking Packaging - Nestlé Sustainable Packaging
  • Additional Reading & Videos
  • Key Points of Module 2
  • Module 2 Quiz
  • Questions?
  • Module 3: Guidelines & Frameworks
  • Module 3 Introduction Video
  • ESG Frameworks request Supply Chain Sustainability 
  • EU Green Deal
  • EU Climate Policies
  • UN Global Compact 
  • The 10 principles of UN Global Compact 
  • EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
  • EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) (clone)
  • EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)
  • VIDEO: The EU Emissions Trading System explained
  • Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (CCDAA)
  • The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
  • ISO20400 - Sustainable Procurement 
  • ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Criteria 
  • VIDEO: ISO 20400
  • G7 Sustainable Supply Chains Initiative - OECD 
  • ECOVADIS Ratings for Global Supply Chains 
  • ASCM Enterprise Certification for Sustainability – Supply Chain Certification
  • Cradle to Cradle Supply Chain Certification 
  • Cradle to Cradle Performance Criteria
  • SASB Standards 
  • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 
  • VIDEO: Sustainability Reporting with the GRI Standards
  • Additional Reading & Videos
  • Additional Reading & Videos (2)
  • Key Points of Module 3
  • Module 3 Quiz
  • Questions?
  • Module 4: Transparency and Corporate Sustainability Reporting 
  • Module 4 Introduction Video
  • Sustainability Reporting and Supply Chain 
  • Understanding Supply Chain Data 
  • Importance of Supply Chain Data in Sustainability Reporting 
  • Best Practices for Collecting and Reporting Supply Chain Data 
  • Tools and Technologies for Collecting and Reporting Supply Chain Data 
  • Challenges of Collecting and Reporting Supply Chain Data 
  • Implementation of Supply Chain Data in Sustainability Reporting
  • Importance of Transparency in Supply Chains 
  • Transparency and Challenges 
  • Best Practices for Supply Chain Transparency
  • Code of Conduct in Supply Chain 
  • Code of Conduct Key Elements 
  • Human rights and supply chain 
  • Additional Reading & Videos
  • Key Points of Module 4
  • Module 4 Quiz
  • Questions?
  • Module 5: Fostering Circularity
  • Module 5 Introduction Video
  • Circular Economy importance in Supply Chain sustainability 
  • Circularity Concept 
  • Circular Economy Definition 
  • VIDEO: What is Circular Economy
  • Case Study: Gerrard Street: Circular Headphones 
  • Why Circularity is Important in Supply Chain Management 
  • The 3 Principles of Circular Economy 
  • VIDEO: Creating a Circular Economy for Fashion
  • The 9R Framework 
  • Ten Steps Towards Circular Economy
  • Case Study: Coca Cola: Increasing Post-consumer Packaging Content
  • Circular Design Principles 
  • Product Life Cycle Analysis
  • Additional Reading & Videos
  • Key Points of Module 5
  • Module 5 Quiz
  • Questions?
  • MODULE 6: Net Zero and Scope 3 Emissions
  • Module 6 Introduction Video
  • How Net Zero and Scope 3 emissions are related to Supply Chain 
  • Carbon Management - Measuring the Baseline 
  • Carbon Management Hierarchy Model 
  • Net Zero Introduction
  • VIDEO - NET ZERO: Carbon Offsetting
  • The Net Zero Tracker
  • Net Zero Practices
  • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
  • CDP Benefits
  • CDP Scores and A Lists
  • CDP Climate Change Reporting Guidance
  • The relation between CDP and Scope 3 Emissions 
  • Greenhouse Gas Protocol 
  • Scope 3 Emissions 
  • Scope 3 Emissions Examples 
  • Scope 3 Emissions: Direct and Indirect Emissions
  • Scope 3 Emissions Reporting on the rise 
  • Challenges on Scope 3 reporting
  • Companies with self-declared net-zero targets
  • Additional Reading & Videos
  • Additional Reading & Videos (2)
  • Key Points of Module 6
  • Module 6 Quiz
  • Questions?
  • Final Quiz & Assignment
  • Final Quiz
  • Final Assignment 
  • Assignment - Question 1
  • Assignment - Question 2
  • Assignment - Question 3
  • Sector Focus
  • Introduction
  • Sectors Presentation
  • Course Evaluation
  • Course Evaluation
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
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