The Sustainable Logistics & Green Supply Chains Training Course by The British Academy For Training and Development is designed to provide professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to develop environmentally responsible logistics operations and sustainable supply chain strategies. As part of the Logistics and Supply Chain Training Courses specialization within the Management category, this programme focuses on implementing a Green Supply Chain approach that improves operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact. Participants will learn how sustainability principles can be integrated into procurement, transportation, warehousing, and supply chain decision-making.

The course explores key sustainability concepts including ESG, carbon footprint management, sustainable procurement, the circular economy, and emissions reduction strategies. Through practical examples and industry-focused learning, participants will develop the ability to design sustainable supply chain models, measure environmental performance, reduce resource waste, and support organisational goals through responsible logistics practices.

• Understand the principles and importance of a Green Supply Chain.
• Develop sustainable logistics strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Learn how to measure and reduce carbon footprint across supply chain activities.
• Apply ESG principles to supply chain management decisions.
• Implement sustainable procurement practices.
• Support circular economy initiatives through responsible supply chain operations.
• Identify opportunities for emissions reduction in logistics processes.
• Improve resource efficiency across transportation and warehouse operations.
• Evaluate sustainability performance using relevant metrics.
• Build environmentally responsible and resilient supply chain systems.

Target Audience

• Supply chain managers and professionals.
• Logistics and transportation managers.
• Procurement specialists.
• Sustainability and ESG professionals.
• Warehouse and distribution managers.
• Operations managers.
• Environmental management professionals.
• Business leaders involved in supply chain decisions.
• Manufacturing and retail professionals.
• Professionals seeking expertise in sustainable logistics and green supply chains.

Module 1: Introduction to Green Supply Chain Management

• Fundamentals of green supply chain concepts.
• Importance of sustainable logistics.
• Environmental challenges in supply chains.
• Benefits of sustainable supply chain practices.

Module 2: Sustainable Procurement and Supplier Management

• Principles of sustainable procurement.
• Supplier sustainability assessment.
• Responsible sourcing strategies.
• Building sustainable supplier relationships.

Module 3: Carbon Footprint and Emissions Management

• Measuring supply chain carbon footprint.
• Sources of logistics emissions.
• Carbon reduction strategies.
• Emissions monitoring and reporting.

Module 4: ESG Integration in Supply Chain Operations

• Understanding ESG frameworks.
• Applying ESG principles in logistics.
• Sustainability reporting requirements.
• Corporate responsibility in supply chains.

Module 5: Sustainable Transportation and Logistics

• Green transportation solutions.
• Fuel efficiency improvement.
• Route optimisation for emissions reduction.
• Sustainable fleet management.

Module 6: Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency

• Circular economy principles.
• Waste reduction strategies.
• Recycling and reuse practices.
• Sustainable product lifecycle management.

Module 7: Sustainable Warehousing and Operations

• Energy-efficient warehouse practices.
• Sustainable inventory management.
• Resource optimisation.
• Green warehouse technologies.

Module 8: Measuring and Improving Supply Chain Sustainability

• Sustainability performance indicators.
• Environmental audits.
• Continuous improvement strategies.
• Future trends in green logistics.