This module is part of the Global Competent Boards Designation (GCB.D) and Certification Program and the Sustainability Governance Certificate Program.

In this module, you will:

  • Examine whether child labour, forced labour, modern slavery or other human-rights issues are in your business supply chain

  • Understand the impact of your products on the natural world, such as water scarcity, air pollution and deforestation

  • Get to grips with compliance, looking at existing and emerging regulations as well as how to disclose support for major international norms and soft law initiative

  • Understand how to create mutually beneficial long-term relationships with suppliers

  • Learn how to avoid supply shortages and reputational setbacks, plus align procurement with incentives

  • Look at oversight, accountability and the role of the board committees

  • Gain a Competent Boards Micro-Credential!

Course content includes:

    1. Strategic Topics

    2. Leader Insights: Andrew Wallis

    3. Leader Insights: Caroline Rees

    4. Leader Insights: Simon Henzell-Thomas

    5. Key Takeaways

    1. Module Knowledge Check

    2. Course Completion Survey

    3. Congratulations on Completing the Module!

About this course

  • $450.00
  • 4.7 hours of course content
  • Access for 1 month