Project acronym: ESG4PMChange
Project duration: November 2024-October 2027
Budget: € 1,547,631.95
The ESG4PMChange project represents a pioneering initiative to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into project management education and training. The project addresses the increasing need for ESG-focused project management skills, ensuring that professionals are equipped to lead projects that are environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and economically viable. The initiative leverages the collective expertise of its partners to foster innovation, bridge knowledge gaps, and develop sustainable business practices across Europe and beyond. This innovative effort brings together 14 Consortium partners across Europe, including: Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Vocational Education and Training Providers (VETs), organizations specializing in skill development and certification, a Professional Association, enterprises.
Results:
The ESG4PMChange project is helping reshape project management by integrating ESG principles into education and professional practice across. The initiative responds to the growing need for project managers who can combine sustainability, ethics and responsible governance with strong skills. It aims to bridge labour market needs and education through ESG competency frameworks, practical learning methods, digital resources and new professional pathways.
Some important outputs are the following:
State-of-the-Art Report on Green & Digital Transition Needs:
https://esg4pmchange.com/state-of-the-art-report-on-green-digital-transition-needs/
Professional Profiles and Competency Framework for ESG Project Management:
https://esg4pmchange.com/professional-profiles-and-competency-framework-for-esg-project-management/