Sustainability, Environment and Social Responsibility in the Purchasing Process.

Description of the programme content On completing the programme, the student shall have knowledge of - sustainability in the purchasing process, including anti-corruption, labour law, human rights and the environment, with a focus on due diligence under the EU directive. - suppliers' sustainability work, such as codes of conduct, sustainability reporting, environmental management systems and the implementation of a circular economy. - the company's/organisation's sustainability reporting, with a focus on the EU's CSRD and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). - integrating sustainability goals into the company's/organisation's management system, including climate neutrality, risk management and the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). - sustainability risks in the supply chain, including risk assessments, supplier audits and strategies for dealing with shortcomings. - the use of digital tools such as AI and blockchain technology for greater transparency and traceability in the supply chain. - basic knowledge of the EU taxonomy for sustainable investments and how it links to purchasing and strategic decisions. On completing the programme, the student shall have the skills to - identify and handle ethical, quality and environmental aspects of purchasing and procurement. - carry out basic risk assessments of the supply chain, focusing on sustainability risks linked to human rights, environmental impact and working conditions. - use codes of conduct, environmental management systems and tools to follow up suppliers' sustainability work. - contribute to the organisation's sustainability reporting in line with current regulations and principles, including a basic understanding of the EU's CSRD. - integrate sustainability goals into the purchasing process and contribute to the company's strategic sustainability work. On completing the programme, the student shall have the competence to - contribute to the company's/organisation's sustainability reporting by ensuring that purchasing takes account of relevant environmental and social aspects. - integrate sustainability issues into the purchasing process in a businesslike way, focusing on both local and global perspectives and current regulations.