Tackling sustainable procurement

15 Oct 2026

Tackling sustainable procurement

15 October @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm AEDT

Procurement is more than just a transaction; it’s a powerful lever for change. This course equips professionals with the knowledge and strategies to embed sustainability at the heart of procurement, transforming the way we design, source and deliver projects.

 

Join us to hear strategies to unlock the power of procurement to drive social, environmental and economic impact. Through real world case studies, expert insights and practical tools, hear how to make decisions that are ethical, transparent and strategically aligned with long term sustainability goals. We’ll discuss practical challenges such as product substitution, and how to maintain sustainability outcomes, even when project specifications change.

 

We’ll unpack how Green Star seeks to raise standards in procurement, with a focus on the specific credits that recognise and reward sustainable procurement practices.

 

Whether you’re just starting on your sustainable procurement journey or looking to deepen your expertise, this course will equip you with actionable strategies to transform how your organisation sources, collaborates and innovates. 

 

What you’ll learn: 

  • approaches to building strong, collaborative supplier partnerships to deliver genuinely sustainable outcomes

  • strategies for managing ethical risks, including modern slavery and transparency

  • practical applications of circular economy thinking in procurement

  • specification and substitution strategies

  • pathways for recognition and certification within Green Star 
     

Who is it for: 

This course is for you if you’re a procurement professional, project manager, sustainability practitioner, architect or anyone responsible for delivery of projects, sourcing or supplier engagement and want to embed sustainable, ethical and value driven practices.

 

Our speakers:

  • Nermine Zahran, Senior Manager, Sustainability, Placemaking NSW | Crown Lands and Public Spaces, Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

  • Katherine Featherstone, Senior Manager, Products and Materials, Green Building Council of Australia

  • Deepen Somaiya, Responsible Sourcing Manager, Mirvac

  • Prue Pascoe, Associate Interior Designer, Hassell Studio

  • Emily Chung, Manager, Future Focus, Market Transformation, Green Building Council of Australia

 

This course will be recorded and made available for those that cannot attend in our on-demand library for purchase . Note, group discussion and group work will not be included in the recording.

Details

15 October 2026
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm AEDT

$390.00

Case studies,
Green Star,
Nature

3 CPD Points

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Tackling sustainable procurement - Masterclasses
GBCA course (incl. GST)
  • $ 390.00 – Member
  • $ 485.00 – Non-Member