Curso de Sostenibilidad en Compras

Program Overview

This two-week program empowers participants to incorporate sustainability criteria into purchasing, driving sustainable business practices and value chain transformation. Through a blend of in-person and online sessions, it equips professionals with knowledge and tools for supplier selection and evaluation, circular economy solutions, and the implementation of sustainability strategies in purchasing. The program awards a certificate of completion from IQS.

Program Outline

It emphasizes the strategic role of purchasing in driving sustainable business models and transforming the value chain. The program aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to:

• Apply practical sustainability criteria and solutions in purchasing.

• Integrate sustainability into supplier selection and evaluation processes.

• Develop a plan for implementing sustainability in purchasing.

Outline:

Program Content:

• Approaching Sustainability from a Purchasing Perspective:
• ESG criteria, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and sustainability initiatives in Europe and Spain.
• Business sustainability and risk management.
• Sustainability implications for purchasing.
• Integrating Sustainability into the Supplier Panel:
• Aligning with the company's sustainable goals and governance.
• Applying sustainability criteria to supplier segmentation and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Mitigating sustainability risks in purchasing.
• Sustainability indicators and scorecards.
• Water, waste, and carbon footprints.
• Tools: Ecovadis/Sedex, certifications, and audits.
• Traceability management and tools.
• Circular Economy Solutions in Purchasing:
• Sustainable products: Introduction to the circular economy.
• Circularity models and strategies, application to purchasing.
• Tools: TCO, LCA, Value Stream Mapping/Leakage.

Program Structure:

• Duration: 2 weeks
• Format: 85% in-person, 15% online
• Hours: 19
• Schedule: See calendar (link provided)
• Location: Barcelona and Madrid

Modules:

• Module 1: Approaching Sustainability from a Purchasing Perspective
• Covers the theoretical and practical aspects of sustainability in purchasing, including ESG criteria, SDGs, and risk management.
• Module 2: Integrating Sustainability into the Supplier Panel
• Focuses on aligning purchasing practices with company sustainability goals, supplier selection and evaluation, and risk mitigation.
• Module 3: Circular Economy Solutions in Purchasing
• Explores the principles of the circular economy and its application to purchasing, including sustainable product design and circularity strategies.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• The program utilizes a blended learning approach, combining in-person sessions on campus with synchronous online sessions via video conferencing.
• Interactive online sessions are recorded for those who miss them.
• The program emphasizes practical application and real-world relevance.
• Various learning dynamics are employed to create an engaging and effective learning experience.
• Faculty:

Other:

• Program Certificate: IQS awards a Certificate of Completion to those who successfully complete the program.
• Registration: Participants can register by filling out the form provided.
• Payment: Payment is made via bank transfer to the specified account.
• Cancellation Policy: Participants can cancel their registration up to 15 days before the program start date for a full refund.
After that, IQS will determine the refund amount, if any. In this case, participants will receive a full refund.
• Financial Aid: Participants may be eligible for financial aid, depending on their circumstances.
• Company Discounts: Companies may be eligible for discounts based on their status as a Fundació Empreses IQS member, previous participation in IQS Executive Education programs, or enrollment of multiple participants.
• Fundae (Tripartita) Bonification: The program is eligible for bonification through Fundae.