Focus
Green recovery and sustainable practices.
Overview
The Sustainability Skills Development Zone is dedicated to promoting green recovery and sustainable practices in procurement. It offers comprehensive training on sustainable procurement practices, reducing carbon footprints, and advancing towards net zero emissions. Attendees will learn about the latest green technologies and strategies to enhance environmental sustainability in procurement.
Key Learning Areas
- Sustainable Procurement Practices: Attendees will gain insights into integrating sustainability into procurement processes, ensuring environmentally responsible choices.
- Carbon Footprint Reduction: The zone provides strategies to measure, manage, and reduce carbon emissions within procurement activities.
- Net Zero Emissions: Participants will learn about the latest technologies and methodologies to help organisations achieve net zero emissions, contributing to a healthier planet.
Benefits of Attending
- Stay Ahead of the Curve: Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to implement cutting-edge green technologies and sustainable strategies.
- Make a Difference: Understand how procurement decisions can positively impact the environment and promote sustainability.
- Network with Experts: Connect with industry leaders and experts who are pioneering sustainable practices in procurement.
Sustainability Skills Zone Agenda

Director
Sustainable Scotland Network
Climate Change Reporting: The Progress and Challenges Ahead for Procurement - 10:40 - 11:00

Director
Sustainable Scotland Network

Programme Manager
Supplier Development Programme
Using Supplier Engagement to Boost Small Business Growth - 11:35 - 11:55

Programme Manager
Supplier Development Programme

Principal Procurement Specialist
Scotland Excel
Procuring Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies - 12:00 - 12:25

Principal Procurement Specialist
Scotland Excel

National Procurement Manager - Decarbonisation & Renewable Energy Category
NHS National Services Scotland
Collaborative Procurement to Drive the Energy Transition - 12:55 - 13:15

National Procurement Manager - Decarbonisation & Renewable Energy Category
NHS National Services Scotland

Head of Teaching & Learning
CIPS
What Can You Do to Alleviate Sustainability Pressures in Your Supply Chain? - 13:20 - 13:40

Head of Teaching & Learning
CIPS

Service Manager - Property Services
Fife Council
GO Awards - Lessons from the Dunfermline Learning Campus Project - 13:45 - 14:05

Service Manager - Property Services
Fife Council

Capability Manager
Scottish Government
Procurement as a Career: Bringing Through the Next Generation - 14:10 - 14:30

Capability Manager
Scottish Government