On February 27, 2025, the SPM² project was presented during the high-impact training session “Sustainable Business in Action: Manage the Process of Creating Your ESG Report”, held in Novi Sad, Serbia. The event, organized by Energy Net DOO and Advise Institute, brought together professionals from across Serbia to deepen their understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and learn how to translate them into actionable strategies and reports.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Participants gained practical insights into applying ESG strategies to real-world business contexts

  • Training sessions blended expert-led presentations, hands-on workshops, and interactive discussions

  • A dedicated segment introduced the SPM² project, aligning sustainable project management with ESG reporting practices

Integration with SPM²:

The event served as a platform for raising awareness of the Sustainable Project Management through PM² (SPM²) initiative. A dedicated session highlighted:

  • SPM²’s goals in integrating sustainability into project management training

  • Opportunities for collaboration and future engagement

  • A participant survey to gather input on training needs and interest in future project activities

Participant Profile:

  • Diverse professional backgrounds including environmental science, engineering, economics, law, media, and chemistry

  • Attendees came from telecommunications, energy, IT, mining, and sustainability sectors

  • Strong female participation, with experts from institutions like the Institute Mihajlo Pupin and Balkan Green Energy News

Impact & Takeaways:

  • Participants left with clear strategies to integrate ESG into business and project decision-making

  • The training enhanced competencies in sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement, and ESG data analysis

  • The SPM² project gained visibility among key stakeholders, laying the groundwork for future cooperation and broader adoption

Dissemination:

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