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Sustainable procurement

Development and implementation of sustainable procurement management

This training is held in German.
This training focuses on raising awareness of the importance of procurement for sustainable corporate management. We will give you an overview of the legal framework, sustainability standards, supplier evaluation options and the Supplier Code of Conduct. Learn how to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest between sustainable and cost-effective procurement. We will also show you how you can create transparency with regard to sustainability along the entire value chain.

Contents

Basics of sustainable procurement

  • Reasons, motivation and obstacles.

Legal and normative foundations of sustainable procurement

  • Including the Supply Chain Duty of Care Act, Circular Economy Act, REACH, ROHS, Dodd-Frank Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • European and international labor and social standards.
  • National and international standardization (ISO 14020, 14040, 45001, 50001).
  • Sustainability aspects in European and German public procurement law.

Discussion of common sustainability labels

 

Sustainable procurement

  • Structure, organization and implementation.

Sustainable supplier management

  • Supplier evaluation, supplier self-disclosure and Supplier Code of Conduct.

Life cycle costing

 

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

  • Transparency in the value chain.

Learning environment

Once you have registered, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services relating to this training course in your online learning environment.

Your benefit

  • They understand the importance of sustainable procurement for sustainable corporate management.
  • You will learn about the legal framework and sustainability standards in procurement.
  • You will learn how to recognize and resolve potential conflicts of interest between sustainable and cost-effective procurement.
  • They create transparency with regard to sustainability along the entire value chain.
  • You will acquire basic knowledge for sustainable procurement and learn how to set up a sustainable procurement system.

Methods

Trainer input, group exercises, best-practice examples, work aids and checklists, discussion and exchange of experience.

Recommended for

purchasing managers, strategic purchasers, project purchasers, supply chain managers, supply chain managers, sustainability managers and Employees from the areas of purchasing and supply chain management with an interest in sustainability.

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training content:
4.2
Content comprehensibility:
4.3
Practical relevance:
3.7
Trainer expertise:
4.4
Participant orientation:
4.4
Method variety:
3.8
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36448
€ 1.440,- plus VAT
2 days
in 2 locations
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36449
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2 days
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17.07.2025
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Booking number: 36449
€ 1.440,- plus VAT.
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Thursday, 17.07.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, 18.07.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

06.10.2025
Hamburg
Booking number: 36448
€ 1.440,- plus VAT.
€ 1,713.60 incl. VAT.
Venue
Mercure Hotel Hamburg City
Mercure Hotel Hamburg City
Amsinckstraße 53, 20097 Hamburg
Room rate: € 132,97 plus VAT.
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Train tickets to this event starting at € 51,90.
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Monday, 06.10.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 07.10.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

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  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
10.02.2026
Munich
Booking number: 36448
€ 1.440,- plus VAT.
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Hotel Prinzregent München
Hotel Prinzregent Munich
Riemer Str. 350, 81829 Munich
Room rate: € 135,- plus VAT.
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Train tickets to this event starting at € 51,90.
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Tuesday, 10.02.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 11.02.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fee includes
The participation fee includes
  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
11.03.2026
Live-Online
Booking number: 36449
€ 1.440,- plus VAT.
€ 1,713.60 incl. VAT.
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09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, 12.03.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Booking number: 36449
€ 1.440,- plus VAT.
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