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Special Session 'The Role of Standards in Sustainable Supply Chains'

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Course Language
English ‎(en)‎
Time Required
4 hours over 2 week
Course Type
Online/Internet Based
Course Fee
Free of charge
Course Access
Restricted
Tutor
Juan Hoyos Tamari Bitchashvili Petra Walterova

Special Session 'The Role of Standards in Sustainable Supply Chains'

This course introduces participants to the basic concepts of, and business case for, sustainability requirements in supply chains. It reviews the different adjustments required of enterprises to achieve sustainability and touches upon the roles played by both sellers and buyers with regard to sustainable supply chains. Finally, it guides participants in the use of a practical tool (ITC's Standards Map) to effectively approach voluntary sustainability standards.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Better assess the necessary adjustments and investments required to meet different sustainability requirements; and
Correctly apply the various modules of the Standards Map tool, with an emphasis on the completion of a self-assessment.

Course certification

Participants who meet the course requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion issued in electronic format.

Note

Participants to this course should already have a basic understanding of voluntary sustainability standards (VSS), as well as the certification process to them. This material is covered in the SME Trade Academy course: "Introduction to Standards and Sustainability", which is available here: Introduction to Standards and Sustainability
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Course structure

  • 01 Addressing Sustainability in Supply Chains
  • 02 Identifying, Scanning and Comparing Standards
  • 03 Conducting a Self-Assessment
  • 04 Case Study Exercise
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