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Notion 2

What does sustainability mean for project management ?

Target skills

Understand the link between sustainability and project management

The notion of sustainability in project management consists of taking into account the environmental (biodiversity, climate, energy, etc.), social (human rights), economic, health and safety aspects of the project in order to meet the current needs of our society without compromising those of future generations.

"A project is considered sustainable when the continued use of its results can be ensured after the completion of the project."

Project managers are responsible for putting in place sustainable working practices and methods to ensure that the benefits of the project are maintained. The sustainability of a project therefore requires individual and organisational awareness.

Here are some examples of how companies can be more sustainable:
1) reduce your energy consumption - install motion sensors to turn on lights in the office;
2) turn off your computer or put it on standby if you are not using it;
3) recycle your waste;
4) optimize the way you send emails - avoid signatures with large images;
5) eat local and seasonal food during team meals.