Sustainable Procurement (5cr)
Code: C-10065-LY00FW47-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.12.2025 - 04.01.2026
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 23.03.2026 - 06.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Leiritie 1
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 3
- Course
- C-10065-LY00FW47
Evaluation scale
0-5
Content scheduling
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Objective
The student acknowledges the strategic importance of sustainable procurement and its alignment with organisational goals. The student comprehends how the changing regulatory environment influences the competitive landscape within the context of procurement. The student acknowledges procurement-relevant sustainability frameworks, mechanisms and reporting directives, e.g. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) of the European Union. The student is able to identify and assess strategies to reduce Scope 3 emissions. The student acknowledges the critical role of suppliers in achieving sustainability goals and is able to identify and address sustainability challenges within the supply chain and foster collaborative partnerships for development. The student is able to develop effective supplier codes of conduct and sustainability reporting mechanisms. The student is able to conduct sustainability audits to assess supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
Content
• Role of procurement in driving for sustainability • Sustainability guidelines and reporting directives • Sustainable procurement strategies • Supplier engagement in developing supply chain sustainability • Sustainability auditing and monitoring
Location and time
24 March 2026, 17:00 - 20:00 Online 07 April 2026, 17:00 - 20:00 Online 21 April 2026, 17:00 - 20:00 Online 06 May 2026, 17:00 - 20:00 Online
Materials
O’Brien, J. (2023) Sustainable Procurement. 1st edition. Kogan Page. Other material indicated in lectures and on Moodle.
Teaching methods
Lectures, group work, workshops, and independent study.
Employer connections
Not in this context.
Exam schedules
No exam.
International connections
No university collaboration, a potential visitor.
Completion alternatives
To be discussed with the teacher.
Student workload
Contact teaching: 30 hours (lectures, exercises) Independent work: 100 hours (reading, assignments)
Qualifications
Completed higher education degree (Bachelor's level)