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ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement Lead Auditor

ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement Lead Auditor

This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform audits of sustainable procurement processes and systems in accordance with ISO 20400:2017. Participants will gain an understanding of the principles and guidelines for integrating sustainability into procurement and develop the auditing techniques necessary to assess compliance.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of sustainable procurement and its importance
  • Conduct an audit of a sustainable procurement system in line with ISO 20400
  • Assess organizational procurement practices for sustainability compliance
  • Prepare and present audit reports with clear and effective recommendations


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Last Update 09/11/2024
Completion Time 1 day
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ISO Certification ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement Lead Auditor Course Sustainable Procurement Lead Auditor
  • Introduction to ISO 20400:2017 and Sustainable Procurement
    5Lessons · 8 hr
    • Overview of ISO 20400:2017
    • Key concepts of sustainable procurement
    • Triple bottom line: economic, environmental, and social sustainability
    • Integrating sustainability into procurement strategies
    • Benefits and challenges of sustainable Procurement
  • Audit Process for ISO 20400:2017
    11Lessons · 8 hr
    • Audit Fundamentals and ISO 19011
    • Principles of auditing
    • Audit types and approaches
    • ISO 19011: Guidelines for auditing management systems
    • Planning the Audit
    • Defining audit scope, objectives, and criteria
    • Preparing an audit plan
    • Understanding procurement processes and their impact on sustainability
    • Conducting the Audit
    • Gathering audit evidence
    • Assessing compliance with ISO 20400 requirements
  • Module3: Audit Reporting and Follow-Up
    6Lessons · 8 hr
    • Audit Reporting and Communication
    • Preparing the audit report
    • Presenting audit findings to management
    • Writing clear and actionable non-conformity statements
    • Conducting a simulated audit
    • Review of findings and group discussions