As a panel supplier to the Queensland Government Procurement Learning and Development Panel, ArcBlue is pleased to present this online training course: Social and Sustainable Procurement, held across two half-days.

Our online training courses are open to the public to encourage a diverse cohort of learners. Our experienced procurement trainers deliver our successful learning programs live, with engaging, online-suitable content brought to the comfort of your own workspace.

Social and Sustainable Procurement - 21st & 22nd August 2025

Session 1 - Thursday 21 August - 11:00am to 3:00pm (AEST)

Session 2 - Friday 22 August - 11:00am to 3:00pm (AEST)

Looking at all elements of sustainability, this workshop targets those interested in more effectively incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) into their procurement practices. It will teach you the key principles, why sustainability matters, and their practical application.

This course covers:

Key terminology and global context including international standards and goals
Understanding what sustainability means in your organisation
The importance of supply chain traceability
We then deep dive into key focus topics for sustainability: modern slavery, supplier diversity, decarbonisation, waste and recycling, local procurement and inclusive employment
Examples of what ‘good’ looks like
Sustainability in the procurement lifecycle
Supply positioning through a lens of sustainability
Selecting the right suppliers and building supplier capability
Managing and measuring sustainability outcomes
Measuring your organisational sustainability maturity
Achieving your sustainable procurement goals: a good practice framework
Building cross-functional teams
Sustainable procurement readiness checklist
Key enablers for sustainable procurement
Identifying and managing barriers

Who is this course for?

Social and Sustainable Procurement training would benefit professionals across various sectors who aim to enhance their procurement practices with a focus on social objectives and corporate social responsibility.

How this course benefits you

By the end of the program you will be able to integrate social procurement into mainstream thinking, empowering your organisation to build a competitive advantage, directly demonstrate capacity to add social and economic value, and achieve cost-neutral or cost-effective outcomes in deliverables. This course equips individuals to drive positive change, contributing to a socially responsible and economically sustainable triple bottom line. You will also build connections with your peers across a diverse cohort of organisations across Asia Pacific.

About ArcBlue Training Courses

ArcBlue’s workshops are practical, thought-provoking, challenging and fun! We believe that “active learning” is the most effective way to embed learning. All of our workshops are centered on you, and we ask you to bring along live examples from your workplace to discuss during the event. Our workshops combine content delivery, interactive activities and facilitated discussions.

Our experienced training facilitators are procurement experts who bring along real-life examples to bring the training to life and make it relevant for the learners.

** Special Offer! **

25% discount for booking 3 or more tickets.