The Role of Standards in Sustainable Supply Chains

Course

Facilitated e-learning

UN Partner

International Trade Center

Length: Two weeks
Effort: 4 hours
Level: Intermediate
Language: English
Region: World
Venue: Online
Certificate: Yes
Price: Free
Start date: 17 August 2020

This course introduces participants to the basic concepts of, and business case for, sustainability requirements in supply chains. It

Sustainable Development Goals: Good health and well-being for people; Decent work and economic growth; Responsible consumption and production
Subject: Standards in Sustainable Supply Chains
Keywords: standards; sustainability; supply chains; trade

About this course

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.

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Learning objectives

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.