Sustainability in Projects

Why is sustainability in projects important?

Sustainability has become both a significant business driving force, often expected by investors, and a key factor of market competitiveness. It is also a matter of legal compliance. Products and production processes need to be sustainable, with recyclable materials, reduced energy consumption, best if coming from renewable sources, and a through consideration of impact on social and natural environment.

The workshop Sustainability in projects offers an insight into possible integration of sustainability tools and techniques into projects. The aim of this workshop is to develop in a practical manner the basic tool box for sustainability in projects.

Content of the training

• Sustainability in Project Business Case
• Sustainability in Product Description and Requirements
• Stakeholder mapping
• Project Environment Analysis
• Benefits mapping
• Reference to the organisation’s Environment Management System
• Sustainability Management Plan / Approach
• Controlling project sustainability performance
• Sustainability Reporting

Benefits of the workshop

• A grasp of the sustainability perspective in project processes
• Development of sustainability tools and techniques
• Acquisition of an essential toolkit for sustainable project management
• A starting point for introduction of sustainable project management
• Identification and evaluation of sustainability needs and possibilities in an organisation

Content of the training

• Sustainability in Project Business Case
• Sustainability in Product Description and Requirements
• Stakeholder mapping
• Project Environment Analysis
• Benefits mapping
• Reference to the organisation’s Environment Management System
• Sustainability Management Plan / Approach
• Controlling project sustainability performance
• Sustainability Reporting