June 2026 | SuSu 2026: Sustainable Project Management made easy: 7 practices that every project manager can do with Gilbert Silvius

Sustainability is quickly becoming part of the reality of project management. PMBOK 8 followed other global standards of project management, by prescribing that a project manager should consider sustainability in his or her project. And that is not an idealistic suggestion, but a realistic requirement. But how to make this practical? How can project managers consider sustainability in their work? Is P5 the answer?

Unfortunately, practical solutions are hard to find. In this presentation, Gilbert Silvius, one of the world’s most renowned experts on sustainable project management, discusses seven practices that every project manager can do in order to integrate sustainability into his or her project. No complicated spreadsheets, no vague concepts. After all, a project manager is not a sustainability expert. Considering sustainability should be practical and effective.

The presentation will show how the consideration of sustainability can be practically integrated into regular project management practices, such as: (1) the objectives and goals of the project, (2) the engagement with stakeholders, (3) the project organization and team, (4) the selection and development of suppliers, (5) the management of risks, and (6) the information within and the reporting by the project. With examples of real-life projects. No hypothetical theory, but actionable practices. Sustainable Project Management made easy. Or better put: made practical.

Now, you might have noticed that the last section only lists six practices, and not seven. So, what is the seventh practice…? That is still a surprise. Join the presentation and we’ll reveal it!

Sustainable Project Management is not complicated or technical. It can be practically integrated into all project management practices.