Workshop Outline: Developing ESG Procurement Policies
This workshop provides a practical roadmap for embedding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) into Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Procurement. Delegates will move from intent to implementation, learning how to translate ESG policies into measurable supplier requirements, operational processes, and governance mechanisms.
Key Sessions
- Introduction to ESG in SCM – Why ESG is a strategic imperative, not a symbolic add-on.
- Audit & Risk Mapping – Using site visit reports, emissions data (Scope 1–3), and standards to assess exposure.
- Stakeholder Alignment & Vision – Building consensus internally and externally.
- Materiality & Scope – Defining what matters most across suppliers, categories, and regions.
- Policy Development – Drafting principles, supplier codes of conduct, and roles.
- Standards & Metrics – Setting measurable KPIs, benchmarks, and compliance mechanisms.
- Integration & Operationalisation – Embedding ESG into systems, contracts, and supplier training.
- Communication & Governance – Oversight, reporting, and transparency.
- Continuous Improvement – Feedback loops, reviews, and adapting to new risks/regulations.
Why Attend
- Gain a step-by-step framework for creating actionable ESG supply chain policies.
- Understand how to balance cost efficiency with long-term value creation.
- Learn to use audits, data, and metrics to drive accountability.
- Build stronger supplier relationships based on shared sustainability goals.
What Delegates Should Learn
- How to map ESG risks and opportunities across the supply chain.
- Practical tools to develop, measure, and enforce ESG policies.
- Approaches to align ESG goals with global standards and local regulations.
- Strategies for supplier engagement, training, and compliance monitoring.
- Methods to embed ESG into procurement processes and contracts.
Who Should Attend
- Procurement & Supply Chain Managers
- ESG, Sustainability & Compliance Officers
- Risk & Governance Managers
- Operations Leaders in high-impact industries
- Supplier Relationship Managers
- Consultants working in responsible sourcing and sustainability
This workshop is only offered as an in-house two-day workshop, and if you would like to book it for your team, Click Here
or contact
Gerrit Davids
Lead Advisor
TaranisCo Advisory CC
Website: https://www.taranis.co.za
Mobile. +27 (0) 82 496 1657
E-mail: gerrit@taranisco.co.za
Johannesburg. South Africa