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Free online courses “Business Process Analysis for Trade Facilitation” from UN SDG: Learn and ESCAP 75

The Business Process Analysis (BPA) online training course has been developed by the ESCAP Trade, Investment and Innovation Division based on the UNNExT BPA Guide to Simplify Trade Procedures. BPA is considered the first necessary step to simplifying trade procedures. The course consists of seven modules and introduces a step-by-step approach to conducting BPA. It is aimed at government officials and other stakeholders responsible for trade facilitation. This course is also available in Chinese, French and Russian. Just click through the modules at your leisure.

Free online course “Behavioural insights and strategic planning” from UN SDG Learn / Claned

This intermediate course introduces the application of behavioural insights in strategic planning and aims to enhance integrated national development planning in the Arab region. It introduces participants to the field of behavioural science and the structure of the strategic planning process. It is a 2 hour course in English and Arabic

Carbon benefits of offsite construction by Dr Naomi Pratt

A compelling case for the benefits of offsite construction to radically reduce carbon at every stage of a building life cycle complete with real life examples and practical guidance. Prepared by Dr Naomi Pratt on behalf of the UK Supply Chain Sustainability School.

Shaun McCarthy OBE talks about the next 5 years of ISO 20400 the sustainable procurement guidance standard

Shaun talks about what progress has been made in the past 5 years since the standard was launched and what needs to be done in the next 5 years to kick on and really make a difference around the world.

UNEP Factsheets on Sustainable Public Procurement in National Governments

We are pleased to share with you the Factsheets on Sustainable Public Procurement in National Governments, which is a supplement to the 2022 Sustainable Public Procurement Global Review. It features 45 country factsheets that illustrate the current state of sustainable public procurement (SPP) among national governments around the world. These factsheets provide detailed information about the SPP-related policies, laws, activities, and monitoring systems in place in each country. They also highlight best practices and provide important links to government procurement and SPP-related web portals, as well as SPP contacts within government.

Many thanks to the 45 national governments that participated in this effort which would not have been conclusive without the generous support of the Korea Environmental, Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI) and the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and the Environment.

ISO 20400 Essential E-Learning by Shaun McCarthy OBE

For users of our popular self-assessment, we provide a helpful guide to e-learning modules that may help

ISO 20400 – The next five years by Shaun McCarthy OBE This content was first published on SustMeme

Shaun McCarthy OBE shares his thoughts on what needs to be done to take ISO 20400 to the next level over the next five years.

Recruiting people fairly and inclusively

This E Learning modules explains how you can recruit people fairly and inclusively.

Introduction to Social Value

This E Learning module introduces social value, explains what it is , how embedding it in a business can bring value and why it matters to clients, contractors and stakeholders. Although initially created for the construction sector this module has much information that will be informative in other sectors.