On May 27, 2025, the PM² Alliance hosted a dynamic online event titled “Sustainability in Project Management,” where the SPM² project was presented to an international audience of project professionals, trainers, and academics. The session was led by Agustín Moya Colorado, Nicos Kourounakis, and Torsten Hohe, and aimed to both disseminate the project and collect feedback on integrating sustainability into project management practice.
Discussion Highlights:
Agustín Moya Colorado introduced the SPM² initiative and its focus on developing digital tools, micro-credentials, and a practical guide for sustainable project management aligned with EU policy goals.
Nicos Kourounakis presented the PM² Sustainability Addendum, discussing concepts like sustainability debt, pollution, and planting, and how to embed these into project lifecycles.
Torsten Hohe traced the evolution of sustainability frameworks, highlighting the shift from voluntary action to ESG reporting mandates and the current pushback from industry.
The group explored the value of certifications, preferred learning formats, and challenges such as greenwashing, time constraints, and lack of governance integration.
Participant Profile:
81 registrants, with a peak of 26 active attendees
Included project managers, trainers, university staff, and sustainability professionals
Diverse, pan-European representation with high engagement during open discussion
Key Takeaways:
There is growing demand for certified, structured training in sustainable project management
Participants called for practical tools like sustainability checklists, metrics, and alignment with ISO standards
The SPM² project was praised for addressing a real gap in project-based capacity building
Dissemination & Visibility:
The event was actively promoted by PM² Alliance, featured on its website and LinkedIn, and supported by a public recording and follow-up blog summarizing key takeaways. It served as both a dissemination activity and a co-creation platform feeding insights into the development of the SPM² certification and training systems.
