Module 10
SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN
Module Overview
Module 10 focuses on the concept of sustainable supply chain management, aimed at minimising environmental and social impacts while enhancing long-term value. It covers the comprehensive process of managing the flow of goods, services, and information with a keen eye on sustainability across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. This includes addressing greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, waste generation, labour rights, working conditions, cost, and profitability.
    Module length: 7 hours on average
    CPD Hours: 3
Dr. Paul Davis has over 30 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, focusing recently on sustainable practices. He lectures at DCU, serves on various boards, and collaborates with business alliances to enhance supply chain sustainability. Active in research on sustainable and strategic procurement, Paul also mentors SMEs on sustainability strategies, combining his industry experience and research knowledge to help develop resilient supply chains.
You will explore a variety of tools and strategies for fostering sustainable supply chains, such as conducting supplier audits, performing life cycle assessments, and engaging in sustainability reporting, equipping them with practical approaches to integrate sustainability into every link of the supply chain.
This reflects the duration of Continuous Professional Development learning and the corresponding hours that can be recorded in your CPD Portfolio. These hours contribute towards achieving your qualification.
Laura founded the sustainability consultancy 'Remarkable Impact' in 2020 and chairs a sustainability charity. With over 20 years of experience, including at Jaguar Land Rover and The Co-op Group, she helps businesses attain B Corp certification through her B Corp Academy programme. An alumnus of Cambridge’s sustainability leadership programme, Laura is also recognised as a change agent and judges the UK Global Good Awards.
You will understand how to achieve economic, social, and environmental sustainability, use strategic frameworks for sustainable practices, engage in sustainability reporting, and consider stakeholder interests.
This module lays the groundwork for adopting a sustainability paradigm that ensures long-term value creation through responsible and conscious business operations.
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Module 1
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY
Introduction to the sustainability challenges organisations face.
Understand the strategic framework involved in an organisation's sustainability journey.
Evaluate the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how companies can align their sustainability plans with the goals.
Module length: 3 hrs on average
CPD Hours: 3
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Outline key steps involved in developing a sustainability plan.
Conduct a materiality assessment to assess stakeholders' views on your organisation's impact.
Understand stakeholder engagement and sustainability plan framework implementation.
Module length: 3 hrs on average
CPD Hours: 3
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Understand how to measure progress, baselining and benchmarking
Identify internal communication to drive further progress and understand the importance of Stakeholder Engagement
Learn to implement strategies and seek feedback to ensure resilience
Module length: 3 hrs on average
CPD Hours: 3
Module 4
DECARBONISATION: ACHIEVING NET ZERO
Interpret your organisation's carbon footprint according to industry best practices - Scope 1, 2 and 3
Understand product life cycle assessment and product carbon footprinting
Understand key carbon targets for your decarbonisation plan
Module length: 3 hrs on average
CPD Hours: 3
CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
Understand circular economy; assess its risks, and opportunities.
Assess the value chain for circular economy integration to reduce impact of your products and services
Evaluate tools, steps, and designs for circular economy model development.
Module length: 4 hrs on average
CPD Hours: 3
Module 6
BUSINESS WITH BIODIVERSITY
Recognise business cases where organisations have introduced initiatives to combat biodiversity decline
Understand how biodiversity is represented in global and EU policies
Understand the responsibilities that organisations have for financial reporting related to biodiversity
Module length: 5 hrs on average
CPD Hours: 3
Module 7
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Assess your current DEI strategy, and identify gaps and the essential elements needed within the strategy
Use leadership to articulate DEI business case in your organisation.
Implement bias-free ways to collect and interpret diversity-related data
Module length: 4 hrs on average
CPD Hours: 3
Module 8
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Understand sustainable finance: literacy, terms, systems, and global trends.
Learn how financial systems are redirected towards economic and social benefits.
Evaluate and utilise available sustainable finance instruments and approaches.
Module length: 5 hrs on average
CPD Hours: 3
Module 9
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Analyse business operations' impacts on immediate and wider environments.
Understand technology's role in data collection and reporting
Determine how to implement practices to minimise environmental and social impact
Module length: 6 hrs on average
CPD Hours: 3
Module 11
GREEN MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION
Understand communication's role in effective sustainability plans.
Develop a strategy for collaboration, internal buy-in, and stakeholder engagement.
Design green marketing plan; understand challenges and opportunities.
Module length: 4 hrs on average
CPD Hours: 3
Module 12
ESG REPORTING AND AUDITING
Understand the range of reporting frameworks out there and what is required of your organisation from a reporting perspective
Categorise the various ESG reporting challenges and how to overcome them
Apply the steps needed to develop high-quality non-financial disclosure information and improve transparency
Module length: 7 hrs on average
CPD Hours: 3
Experience the Diploma Course Preview
Familiarise yourself with the interactive online learning platform and see how you can gain the knowledge you need to confidently implement sustainability best practices. With this demo, you can:
- Preview the Diploma course curriculum and teaching style
- Get familiar first-hand with the online learning experience
- Ensure the course aligns with your professional development goals
