The IT department plays a vital role in modern business operations, and therefore, the environmental impact of IT services and sustainability have become growing concerns in recent years. Since IT projects are an enabler of change, they can make an increasingly positive contribution to sustainability goals.

Sustainable Project Management, also known as Green Project Management or simply GPM, is an approach that embeds environmental and societal thinking into all aspects of project management. The core idea is to plan, implement, and assess projects in a way that minimises ecological impact and promotes sustainability, whilst bringing about economic benefit to the companies and all their stakeholders, both internal and external. It is an approach that not only focuses on achieving project goals but also on ensuring that these goals align with organisation’s broader environmental sustainability objectives.

The Insights into Sustainable Project Management 2024 report provides a rich and nuanced understanding of how sustainability is perceived, integrated, and operationalised within organisations. The report highlights a significant increase in projects affected by extreme weather due to climate change, jumping from 38% in 2021 to 53% in 2024. This underscores the urgent need for project management to adapt to increasing climate volatility. It also reveals that 43% of projects experience critical or major impacts due to sustainability challenges, such as resource scarcity and regulatory changes, necessitating a strategic reassessment of project management approaches.

The findings call for strategic adaptation and proactive mitigation strategies to navigate and mitigate the impacts of global sustainability challenges effectively. This includes integrating sustainable project management practices to ensure project resilience and success. This whitepaper explores the principles of Sustainable Project Management and its application in the context of managing IT services.

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of IT service management, embracing sustainable project management emerges as an indispensable strategic initiative. By doing so, organisations not only meet present-day demands but also uphold their commitment to sustainable practices, ensuring the well-being of future generations.

To that effect, Simplex Services offers businesses a complimentary, no-obligation advisory with our experts to review and analyse your organisation’s existing IT infrastructure. Based on these insights, our experts will assist you on the approach to implement Sustainable Project Management practices. Simplex Services as an Accredited GPM® Training Partner, also provides the necessary training and certification in sustainable project management as well as aid businesses with their ESG and sustainability requirements.

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