Project Management

Sustainable Project Management

Projects increasingly must deliver environmental and social outcomes alongside time, cost and quality. This course shows how to integrate sustainability into project management: setting sustainability objectives, assessing environmental and social impacts, sustainable procurement and design choices, carbon measurement on projects, and reporting sustainability performance.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Clients, investors and regulators now expect sustainable delivery. You will learn practical ways to embed sustainability throughout the project life cycle.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Case studies, impact assessment exercises, sustainable procurement workshops and carbon calculation practice.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain sustainability principles relevant to projects
Set sustainability objectives and indicators
Assess environmental and social impacts
Apply sustainable design and procurement
Measure project carbon footprint
Report sustainability performance

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Project and programme managers
Sustainability managers
Engineers and designers
Procurement professionals
Project sponsors

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Sustainability integration
Impact assessment
Sustainable procurement
Carbon measurement
Reporting

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Sustainability and Projects

09:00–10:08Triple bottom line
10:08–11:00Stakeholder expectations
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Stakeholder expectations (continued)
11:45–12:53Standards
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 2Objectives and Impacts

09:00–10:08Sustainability objectives
10:08–11:00Environmental impacts
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Environmental impacts (continued)
11:45–12:53Social impacts
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Design and Procurement

09:00–10:08Sustainable design choices
10:08–11:00Supplier requirements
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Supplier requirements (continued)
11:45–12:53Life cycle thinking
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Carbon on Projects

09:00–10:08Embodied and operational carbon
10:08–11:00Measurement
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Measurement (continued)
11:45–12:53Reduction options
12:53–14:00Calculation exercise

Day 5Reporting

09:00–10:08Sustainability KPIs
10:08–11:00Reporting frameworks
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Reporting frameworks (continued)
11:45–12:53Lessons learned
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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