3.4 Climate Action for CompaniesLearning plan

How can sustainable procurement contribute to climate protection? Why does the supply chain play such an important role? What is climate neutrality? In this module we explain the most important basics and how you can become active.

The module covers the following content:

Importance of climate action for companies

Importance of climate action for companies
Tackle global warming with climate action – SDG 13

Getting started for climate action and preparing a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory

The five Steps towards climate protection for companies
Get started – Preparatory deliberations before introducing GHG management
Step 1 - Preparing a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory
The greenhouse gas protocol – a standard for accounting and reporting GHGs - scope 1, scope 2, scope 3

Developing a climate strategy

Step 2 - Introducing data and process management
Step 3 - Developing a climate strategy: Four pillars
What is a climate neutral position of companies? Definition and short formula
Offsetting: Criteria for climate protection projects
Best Practice

Controlling based on KPIs and communicating climate action

Step 4 - Controlling based on key performance indicators (KPIs)
Potential KPIs for Procurement (scope 3 category)
Step 5 - Communication: Process recommendations for external and internal communication and content requirements for reporting

Course languages: German, English with optional Mandarin subtitles
课程语言：德语、 英语、 英语发音中文字幕

General

Course type	Seminar
Learning Duration	45 Minutes
Price	160.50 EUR (incl. 7% VAT rate)

Target Group

This module is aimed at:

CPOs and Purchasing Managers
CSR Professionals
Suppliers of Goods and Services
Strategic Buyers and Category Managers
Tactical Purchasers and Supplier Managers

Learning Objectives

After having accomplished this training, the participant will:

Understand the urge to act to fight global warming and why procurement is key
Know the 5 steps towards climate protection for companies
Know the 4 pillars of an impactful climate strategy and understand the term climate neutrality
Know potential KPIs to measure effectiveness of climate action