It is estimated that 70% to 80% of a main contractor’s revenue goes to the supply chain, so procurement professionals are the gatekeepers to a sustainable built environment. These resources will help to improve sustainability knowledge in the context of procurement.

Access resources in three ways:

I. Navigate resources using the ISO 20400 procurement process (below)

• Planning
• Integrating Sustainability into the Specifications
• Selecting Suppliers
• Managing the Contract
• Reviewing & Learning

II. Take the courses at levels 1 – 5
III. Browse our resources to see what suits you best

Get a CPD certificate for every e-learning module taken and receive a course certificate for passing the prescribed number of modules in a learning course.

Want more? Review our broader learning page for additional resources.

Level 1 – A generic course comprising 3 e-learning modules and 2 videos. It gives you the basics and should be applicable to all procurement people. You need to pass 2 modules and view the video to get a certificate.

Level 2 – Covers some of the sustainability challenges you are likely to encounter in your work and the knowledge you gain will help you overcome them. You need to pass 7 modules and download 2 documents to get a certificate.

Level 3 – Covers some of the more advanced issues you may come across such modern slavery risks. There is also an opportunity to practice your leadership skills. You need to pass 5 modules and a document to get a certificate.

Level 4 – Goes into more detail on specific issues such as social value and supply chain mapping. You need to pass 7 modules to get a certificate.

Level 5 – Has a focus on the whole supply chain where we introduce subjects such as lean construction and the circular economy. You need to pass 6 modules to get a certificate.