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Overview
The Certified Professional in Sustainable Procurement (CPSP™) certification from ISM-INDIA is designed for procurement and supply chain professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge of sustainable procurement, ESG, climate considerations, carbon management, and responsible sourcing.
As sustainability becomes increasingly integrated into procurement strategy, professionals are expected to consider not only cost and supply continuity, but also environmental, social, ethical, and long-term value implications. The CPSP™ certification develops a structured understanding of how sustainability can be incorporated into procurement policies, strategies, processes, supplier decisions, and performance management.
The certification also addresses climate and carbon-related concepts, including the GHG Protocol, greenhouse gas inventories, product carbon footprinting, ISO 14064, ISO 14067, and ESG implementation.
What You Will Learn
Through the CPSP™ certification, professionals will develop an understanding of how to:
- Apply the principles and fundamentals of sustainable procurement.
- Understand the environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations influencing procurement decisions
- Integrate sustainability into procurement policies, strategies, objectives, and governance.
- Align the procurement function with organizational sustainability priorities.
- Incorporate sustainability considerations across the procurement process and supplier lifecycle.
- Understand the fundamentals of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and their relevance to procurement.
- Understand climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprints, and the GHG Protocol.
- Develop an understanding of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions and their relationship with procurement and supply chains.
- Understand the role of ISO 14064 in greenhouse gas inventories and ISO 14067 in product carbon footprinting.
- Develop a practical ESG implementation roadmap for procurement, including priorities, measurement, supplier engagement, and continuous improvement.
Why Choose CPSP™?
The CPSP™ Certification empowers you to:
- Build expertise in sustainable procurement and responsible sourcing principles.
- Integrate sustainability into procurement strategy, policy, and processes.
- Strengthen ESG understanding and its application within procurement and supply chains.
- Develop knowledge of climate and carbon management, including the GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, and ISO 14067.
- Support responsible supplier management and more sustainable supply-chain decisions.
- Translate sustainability goals into procurement action through a structured ESG implementation roadmap.
- Create long-term value by balancing business, environmental, and social considerations in procurement decisions.
Who Should Enroll?
CPSP™ is relevant for professionals involved in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, sustainability, ESG, supplier management, and related business functions, including:
- Procurement and Purchasing Professionals.
- Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Professionals.
- Supply Chain Professionals.
- Procurement Managers and Heads of Procurement.
- Supplier and Vendor Management Professionals.
- Contract and Commercial Management Professionals
- Sustainability and ESG Professionals
- Responsible Sourcing Professionals
- Supply Chain Sustainability Professionals
- Professionals involved in carbon reduction, supplier ESG assessment, or sustainable sourcing initiatives
- Managers responsible for integrating sustainability into procurement policies, processes, and supplier relationships
Take the lead in building a sustainable future with CPSP™ and become a recognized advocate for responsible procurement practices.
