Climate Foundations for Procurement

Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are the largest contributor to climate change. According to CDP, the emissions from supply chains are on average 26 times greater than a corporation’s own operational emissions.

SPLC's Climate Foundations for Procurement program equips procurement, supply chain, and sustainability professionals with the cutting-edge knowledge, tools, and strategies to drive significant greenhouse gas reductions. Climate Foundations is a comprehensive virtual training and coaching program specifically designed for professionals focused on addressing the decarbonization of their organization's spend.

2026 Climate Foundations

New this year! Flexible Blended Learning Format

We've designed the program for maximum flexibility and impact:

On-Demand Modules (Self-Paced): Complete Foundational Learning sessions in the SPLC Learning Hub at your own pace.
Live Virtual Collaboration: Apply what you've learned alongside your peers during interactive Strategic Planning Workshops and Peer Learning Circles - further supported by Office Hours.
Recognition: Receive a Certificate of Completion (CEU credits available via ISM) and recognition during the annual SPLC Leadership Awards program.

Syllabus and Registration

Registration deadline is February 20.

Building on over a decade of sustainable procurement experience, SPLC provides an action-based approach to addressing Scope 3 supply chain greenhouse gas emissions by offering “tried and true” strategic guidance to participants, focusing on high-impact categories and suppliers. To address critical climate challenges, we collaborate with renowned organizations including the World Resources Institute, CDP, and the Carbon Containment Lab to provide expert insights on GHG accounting, supplier reporting and engagement, target setting, and carbon offset evaluation while helping organizations build a strategic climate plan.

Lead Your Organization’s Climate Journey

The expert-led Climate Foundations program empowers procurement, supply chain, and sustainability professionals to:

Become familiar with greenhouse gas emissions accounting and reduction strategies.
Develop and implement high-impact supply chain decarbonization programs.
Receive support from sustainable procurement professionals focused on Scope 3.

Foundational Learning Partners:

CDP, Carbon Containment Lab, and World Resources Institute logos