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Launched in Ireland in January 2024 – based on the successful UK programme operating since 2012 – the Supply Chain Sustainability School is a FREE virtual learning platform around sustainability, with the aim to upskill those working within, or aspiring to work within, the built environment sector.

Our learning covers the three core pillars of Sustainability – environmental, social and economic – looking at key issues ranging from carbon management through to combatting modern slavery. We offer training on key topics that will enable the industry to be more sustainable, including:

  • Sustainability Strategy
  • Waste, Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy
  • Energy and Carbon
  • Biodiversity
  • Materials
  • Fairness Inclusion and Respect
  • Modern Slavery
  • Business Ethics
  • Community and Social Impact

Membership is free and signing up is easy. Membership gives access to hundreds of learning resources and CPD-accredited content.

Supply Chain Sustainability School Launch

Watch this video to hear industry experts give their view on what the School can do to advance sustainability in the built environment in Ireland.

Supply Chain Sustainability School Launching for Ireland

Who is the School for?

The School is accessible to anyone working in the built environment or aspiring to work in the sector.

Our overall vision is for “an industry where everyone will have the skills and knowledge to deliver a sustainable future.

It is clear that Sustainability has become a vital topic for everyone working in our sector to incorporate into business and the School recognises that for our industry to act, learning must drive any change.

The School offers training and resources shaped by industry Partners and sector needs, which helps businesses prepare for upcoming challenges, respond to client requests and upskill their staff and supply chains.

The resource library includes content in a variety of different formats including:

  • E-learning Modules (CPD accredited)
  • Workshops (CPD accredited)
  • Videos
  • Web links
  • Documents
  • Tools
  • Case Studies

Learning journey

1. Sign up for free online

Registration takes about five minutes. Once logged into the School website, you have access to a growing number of free online resources for different sustainability topics, including climate change and carbon, community & social impact, biodiversity, diversity & inclusion, waste & circular economy, materials and wellbeing. Sign up now >>

2. Complete a confidential assessment

Complete an assessment as a team for your organisation, or simply as an individual. Corporate assessment responses should be representative of a business rather than an individual’s knowledge. Learn more >>

3. Access your action plan

Completing an assessment identifies gaps in your knowledge and will direct you to a bespoke individual learning plan – or organisation level action plan – with recommended resources tailored to kick-start your learning and enhance your business capability.

4. Track your progress

Re-assess at any time with new learning or action plans to support your journey of continuous improvement in sustainability. This provides an opportunity to illustrate your progress to clients.

Why become a member?
Members can enjoy free access to online learning, training workshops and CPD-accredited e-learning modules.
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