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 and green practices, ensuring the well-being of future generations.

Implementing a sustainable approach to project management reduces risks, helps reduce costs, enables better value chain management, and supports and promotes a company’s sustainable objectives and profile. It also supports process optimisation during and beyond project execution and in the wider organisation.

In May 2024, the UK Gov released its framework for creating Sustainability Reporting Standards. This will require corporate disclosures on sustainability – related risks and opportunities.

Integrating Sustainable Project Management principles by adopting the best practices from Green Project Management into IT services will lead to a sustainable and conscientious future. Through the adoption of these practices, businesses can notably mitigate the environmental footprint, optimise resource utilisation, bring about benefits to all stakeholders and actively contribute to environmental preservation.

You can also check out the whitepaper we published that explores the principles of Sustainable Project Management, or Green Project Management, and its application in the context of managing IT services.

The Simplex Proposition

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.

We’re proud to have two certified “Green Project Managers” amidst our fold. Abid Pasha and Rob Robertson have been bestowed the valuable credential – Certified Green Project Manager, GPM-b – for demonstrating knowledge excellence in sustainable project management. The workshop, recommended primarily for project managers, sustainability professionals, CSR professionals, and strategic directors, introduces the sustainable project management concept, responding to global challenges of today’s world and the need to implement sustainable development principles in projects.

Additionally, we offer 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.