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OPMT 2220: Sustainability & Green Supply Chain
Effective date
May 2025
Department
Global Supply Chain Management
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable and environmentally responsible practices within supply chain operations. Students will explore the principles, strategies, and tools required to reduce the environmental footprint of supply chains while enhancing social and ethical responsibilities. The course emphasizes the alignment of business goals with sustainable practices to ensure long-term success and a positive impact on the environment and society.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the concepts and principles of sustainable and green supply chain management
- Analyze sustainability in the context of supply chain management and explain its significance and practices
- Apply sustainable supply chain principles to reduce the environmental impact of supply chain operations
- Appraise and comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and standards that impact supply chains
- Apply sustainability criteria to supplier selection and procurement processes
- Optimize logistics and transportation to minimize emissions and environmental impact
- Promote social responsibility, sustainable product design and explain the concept of life cycle assessment (LCA)
- Assess circular economy principles to reduce waste and promote recycling
- Develop key sustainability performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to report on sustainability achievements
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lectures and presentations, Case studies, Group discussions, Problem-solving scenarios, Group projects
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
Two or more quizzes |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Two or more group assignments |
|
Project |
20 |
Group project based on a case study |
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
|
|
Final Exam |
25 |
|
Course topics
- Introduction to sustainability and principles of sustainable supply chain The environmental impact of supply chain operations and strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption The ethical considerations involved in supply chain management - e.g. fair labour practices and ethical sourcing Environmental and Sustainability regulations and standards Sustainable procurement and supplier selection Green logistics, renewable energy, and transportation Circular economy, sustainable packaging and waste reduction Sustainable product design and life cycle assessment (LCA) Sustainability reporting and metrics Social Responsibility in Supply Chains
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.