Overview

Sustainability and Green Project Management (GPM) represent a progressive shift in how projects are planned, executed, and measured, aligning them with environmental, social, and economic principles. This approach extends beyond traditional project goals of time, cost, and quality to include long-term impacts on ecosystems, communities, and future generations. Green Project Management emphasizes reducing carbon footprints, optimizing resource use, and minimizing waste throughout a project’s lifecycle.

Key Concepts

Incorporating sustainability into project management involves early stakeholder engagement, use of renewable resources, efficient energy practices, and integrating sustainable procurement. It also requires a mindset change—project managers must think holistically and evaluate the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. Tools like the GPM P5 Standard (People, Planet, Prosperity, Process, and Product) help structure sustainable approaches.

Why It Matters

Organizations adopting GPM benefit from enhanced reputation, regulatory compliance, and long-term cost savings, while contributing to global environmental goals such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As climate change and resource scarcity intensify, green project management is evolving from a niche concern to a business necessity. It ensures projects are not just successful, but responsible—creating value that lasts well beyond project closure and paving the way for a more resilient and equitable future.

What to Expect

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion as we explore the critical question: "The Importance of Sustainability and Green Project Management."You'll hear insights from expert panelists representing PMI chapters around the world, including:

• Lucila Dotto – PMI GPM-JV Lead
• Abdur Rehman – PMI Lahore Chapter
• Henry Lee – PMI Malaysia
• Maru Gonzalez – PMI Capítulo Bajío México
• Ntokozo Siziba – PMI Zimbabwe Chapter

About the Event

This is a #PMIChapterXchange collaborative event — a 39-way collaboration between the Chapters of:
Mumbai, Netherlands, South Africa, Colombo Sri Lanka, Phoenix, Global PMI Partners Australia & New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Gujarat, Lima Perú, Southern Alberta, São Paulo, Kenya, Ghana, Greece, Puget Sound, Poland, Alaska, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Cameroon, Luxembourg, Turkey, Jalisco México, Taipei Taiwan, Madrid Spain, Malaysia, Vietnam, Mongolia, Bajío México, Guayas Ecuador, Lahore Pakistan, UAE, Côte d'Ivoire, Lebanon, Bangalore India, Central Indiana, and us, the PMI Belgium Chapter.

Event Access & Registration

This event is open to everyone, regardless of your experience or expertise in project management. We encourage you to join us for this exciting and informative discussion.

 

📅 Date: August 15, 2025
🕢 Time: 16:00 – 17:00 CEST