Author: Claire CHIN, PMP
Beyond Cost, Scope, and Timeline
Most project managers already work with sustainability, even if they do not call it that. Every decision around budgets, sourcing, suppliers, risks, transport, technology, timelines, and long-term value has an impact beyond the project itself.
The role of the project manager is evolving. Today, successful projects are no longer measured only by cost, scope, and timeline, but also by resilience, responsible decision-making, and sustainable long-term value creation. PMI has recognised this shift and is integrating sustainability more deeply into project management standards, practices, and learning worldwide.
We are very excited to introduce ourselves, Maja Mandic and Claire Chin, as the new Sustainability Ambassadors for PMI Switzerland Chapter. Together, we are launching a sustainability programme designed to support our PMI Switzerland project management community in exploring practical ways to integrate sustainability into everyday project work, across all industries and project types.
This programme is supported by PMI Global and connected to a growing international network of PMI sustainability champions across Europe and globally.PMI’s partnership with Green Project Management (GPM), alongside the PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition embedding sustainability more directly into project management standards, signals a broader shift toward responsible and future oriented project delivery.
Why does this matter? Project managers influence important decisions every day, from sourcing, transport, and technology choices to governance, innovation, risk, and resource priorities. Building awareness in sustainability helps project professionals make more balanced, future-oriented decisions and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving business environment.
We encourage members to explore the free resources and learning materials available through PMI Sustainability Learning and GPM | The Home of Sustainable Project Management™. Members interested in exploring this topic further may also enjoy this recent article on why sustainability is becoming core to modern project practice: Why Sustainability Is Core to Modern Project Practice: Aligning PMBOK with the PMI–GPM Ecosystem.
If this topic sparks your curiosity or interest, we would love to hear from you. Stay tuned over the coming months as we continue building an engaging space within PMI Switzerland Chapter for learning, discussion, networking, and sharing practical experiences together.
Authored by Claire CHIN, PMP