Professional Certification in AI-Enabled Sustainable and Responsible Procurement
Tr ansform Procurement Through AI-Driven Sustainability
Organizations worldwide are increasingly expected to integrate sustainability, ethical sourcing, environmental responsibility, and digital intelligence into procurement operations. Governments, regulators, and stakeholders now require organizations to demonstrate responsible procurement practices that address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives. At the same time, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, and intelligent procurement platforms are transforming how organizations evaluate suppliers, monitor sustainability performance, and optimize responsible sourcing decisions.
The Chartered AI-Driven Sustainable Procurement Professional (CAI-SPP)® certification is a professional-level program designed to equip procurement professionals with the knowledge and tools required to integrate AI technologies and sustainability frameworks into modern procurement practices. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how AI-enabled analytics, digital procurement platforms, and sustainability frameworks can be applied to create responsible and transparent procurement ecosystems.
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand sustainable procurement principles and ESG frameworks
- Apply AI technologies to enhance responsible sourcing decisions
- Analyze supplier sustainability performance using data analytics
- Identify environmental and social risks across supplier networks
- Implement sustainable procurement policies and supplier standards
- Support carbon-conscious procurement strategies
- Use digital tools to monitor supplier sustainability compliance
- Contribute to responsible supply chain management initiatives
The CAI-SPP® certification prepares procurement professionals to support sustainability initiatives and responsible sourcing programs within modern organizations
The Growing Importance of Sustainable Procurement
Sustainable procurement is becoming a critical priority for organizations seeking to improve environmental responsibility, supply chain transparency, and social accountability.
Modern procurement strategies increasingly incorporate:
- Sustainable supplier selection criteria
- Carbon-aware procurement strategies
- Ethical sourcing policies
- Responsible supply chain governance
- ESG reporting and compliance
- AI-driven supplier sustainability analytics
- Blockchain-enabled supply chain traceability
- Lifecycle impact assessment tools
Organizations that implement sustainable procurement strategies benefit from improved brand reputation, regulatory compliance, risk management, and long-term supply chain resilience.
The CAI-SPP® certification introduces professionals to the technologies, frameworks, and practices required to support sustainable procurement transformation.
Certification Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the CAI-SPP® certification, participants will be able to:
- Explain the principles of sustainable procurement and responsible sourcing
- Identify environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in procurement decisions
- Apply AI and analytics tools to evaluate supplier sustainability performance
- Understand the role of digital technologies in responsible supply chains
- Analyze supplier risks related to environmental and social practices
- Support implementation of sustainable procurement policies
- Contribute to carbon-conscious procurement initiatives
- Understand global sustainability standards and frameworks
CAI-SPP® Virtual/Online Instructor-led 4-day Training
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Gleb Mikulich – AAPSCM® Executive Trainer | Supply Chain Strategist | Digital Transformation Leader
Gleb Mikulich is a seasoned professional with over a decade of expertise in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and digital transformation. He has collaborated with globally recognized organizations, including Accenture, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Pfizer, CNH Industrial, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries.
- Industry-leading experience in Global Supply Chain Operations Gleb has collaborated with top-tier industry leaders such as Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, CNH, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering measurable results in supply chain integration, procurement modernization, and performance optimization.
- Certified Supply Chain & Project Management Expert Gleb holds industry-recognized credentials, including: o SCPro Certified (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) o Additional certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, and PMI-ACP, showcasing his multidisciplinary expertise in process improvement, agile project leadership, and operational efficiency.
- Advanced Academic Credentials in Strategy & Digital Technologies Gleb earned an MBA from IE Business School, with a concentration in strategy, operations, and digital technologies, and pursued advanced supply chain management training through MITx, equipping him with cutting-edge insights into global logistics, data-driven decision-making, and tech-enabled supply chains.
- Recognized Leader & Emerging Talent in the Field Gleb is the recipient of the Young Professionals Emerging Leader Award from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma, a recognition of academic excellence and leadership in business education.
Dr. Jason Matyus – Advisory Board Executive Director, Training, Course Development, and Examination
Dr. Matyus is the Advisory Board Director for Course Development, Training, and Examination. Dr. Jason Matyus’s career spans many disciplines. Dr. Matyus started as a public school teacher. After leaving teaching he worked for 20 years as a business professional working for two Fortune 500 Companies. Within those 20 years, he had varying roles that touched Project Management, logistics and Supply Chain, Procurement, Corporate Trainer, and Leadership. After receiving his MBA in Leadership and Doctorate in Business Management, he spent the last 5 years in higher education. In addition to his work in business, he is also on the Board of Directors for Cornerstone Care and the Carmichaels Area School District Board of Education and currently serves on the Farmville Urban Development Board.
Séverine Boulard – AAPSCM® Executive Trainer
Séverine Boulard is an international HR consultant, trainer, and founder of HR Graff Consulting GmbH, Switzerland. With over 20 years of experience in global HR leadership roles across banking, finance, consulting, fintech, and high-growth international environments, she specializes in HR transformation, compliance, talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She has led HR functions across multiple jurisdictions and is recognised for combining strategic expertise with practical, business-focused execution. Séverine delivers engaging training programs designed to translate complex HR topics into real-world leadership capability. She holds a European Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and completed executive studies in HR Transformation through Cornell University. She trains in English, French, German, and Russian.
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Training fee: $1,200 per participant • 4-day virtual instructor-led program