ESG4PMChange – The ESG Imperative for the Project Management World: Alliance for Developing and Empowering Changemakers

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Beneficiary

UNIVERZITET U NOVOM SADU (The University of Novi Sad) (Serbia)

Partners

ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNA (The University of Bologna) (Italy)

WYŻSZA SZKOŁA INFORMATYKI I ZARZĄDZANIA Z SIEDZIBĄ W RZESZOWIE (Poland)

PANEPISTIMIO THESSALIAS (The University of Thessaly) (Greece)

SVEUCILISTE U SPLITU (The University of Split) (Croatia)

ASBL PM² Alliance (Belgium)

Energy Net DOO (Serbia)

FUTURE FOOD INSTITUTE ETS (Italy)

Revas Sp z o.o. (Poland)

Sparky solution d.o.o. (Croatia)

ADVISE INSTITUTE DOO NOVI SAD (Serbia)

SYNTEA S.A. (Poland)

European Academy (Serbia)

Value of the project

1 547 631,95 €

Grant value

1 238 105,56 €

Start of the project

November 1 2024

End of the project

October 31 2027

 

The ESG4PMChange project stands at the forefront of integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance(ESG) principles into project management education and training, marking a pivotal shift towards sustainable business practices across Europe and beyond.

 

This initiative represents a collaborative effort among HEIs, VET providers, PM2 Alliance, and SMEs to address the growing demand for ESG-focused competencies in the workforce. By fostering an environment of cooperation and knowledge exchange, the project aims to catalyze innovation, enhance the sustainability agenda, and create a significant multiplier effect. At its core, the project conducts an exhaustive education gap analysis to align current offerings with the dynamic demands of the job market for ESG-focused project management roles. Building on this foundation, the initiative develops standardized professional profiles and a competency framework, ensuring that project management professionals are equipped with the essential skills for integrating ESG principles into their work.

 

This project pioneers an innovative ESG4PMChange learning framework, incorporating practical, real-world application through Living Labs, where students and professionals can apply ESG principles in actual project settings. This hands-on approach bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, enhancing the learning experience and ensuring the curriculum’s relevance and effectiveness. In addition to educational components, the ESG4PMChange project introduces a digital resource hub, integrating MOOCs and OER to provide accessible, high-quality learning opportunities on ESG project management. Moreover, the project establishes a pioneering microcredential framework to formally recognize and validate ESG project management competencies. This framework aligns with educational and industry standards, providing a structured pathway for professional development and recognition in the field of ESG project management.

 

 

News

 12 March 2026
UITM in Rzeszów will host participants of a pilot workshop carried out as part of the international ESG4PMCHANGE project
Tablica z aliasem projektu
From March 23–27, pilot training workshops for university students will take place on the campuses of the University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów (WSIiZ) located on Sucharskiego Street and in Kielnarowa. The event is a key element of the international project titled “The ESG Imperative for the Project Management World: Alliance for Developing […]
 19 February 2026
An innovative curriculum model is now available. Download the document.
As part of the project activities, an innovative educational program model was developed, integrating the principles of sustainable development, corporate governance, and digital project management with academic and vocational education. The deliverable presents a modular, competency based curriculum architecture designed to embed ESG principles into project management education across Higher Education (HE) and  Vocational Education […]
 15 December 2025
New Industry Articles on the ESG4PMChange Project Blog
The BLOG section of the ESG4PMChange project website is regularly updated with new articles exploring the latest trends in project management. It is a space created for those who want to understand how the principles of sustainable development increasingly influence modern project management and educational practices.
 8 December 2025
New competency framework for ESG project specialists. Download the document
The project developed a competency model to facilitate the integration of environmental, social and corporate governance principles into project work. The document was developed in collaboration with partners from seven countries and is based on recognised standards.
 20 August 2025
Sign up for the ESG4PMChange Project Newsletter!
If you are interested in project management in the context of ESG, competency-based teaching models, and initiatives aimed at developing the ESG4PMChange ecosystem, we encourage you to join our project newsletter. It’s the best way to stay up to date with the latest news, educational materials, and events related to the project.
 14 August 2025
The first results of the project are ready. See the report
A report presenting the current state of project management, taking into account environmental, social and corporate governance aspects in Europe, has been published. This is the first flagship result of the ESG4PMChange project, which provides an analytical and strategic basis for incorporating ESG principles into project management education and professional practice.
 21 May 2025
ESG4PMChange Partners Meeting in Split – Innovation, Collaboration, and the Future of Project Management
On May 19–20, 2025, the city of Split in Croatia hosted the latest international meeting of partners involved in the ESG4PMChange – The ESG Imperative for the Project Management World: Alliance for Developing and Empowering Changemakers project. The event was held at the University of Split, bringing together representatives from 13 organizations across Europe.
 9 May 2025
New project website now available!
We are happy to announce that the dedicated project website ‘The ESG Imperative for the Project Management World: Alliance for Developing and Empowering Changemakers’ has been launched! The new website is available at: www.esg4pmchange.com.
 6 March 2025
Follow ESG4PMChange on social media!
The official social media profiles of the ESG4PMChange project – The ESG Imperative for the Project Management World: Alliance for Developing and Empowering Changemakers, of which we are pleased to be one of the partners, have been launched!
 11 February 2025
Results of the survey on ESG and SPM competencies
During the monthly meeting of project partners, held on 07.02.2025, we discussed the results of the survey we reported on in the entry of 10.01. Our task was to collect at least 500 fully completed survey forms, of which 50 were assigned for implementation by Syntea SA. With the summarized survey results in front of […]

Downloads

This section contains all published project results, which you are free to download and use for your own purposes. It will be updated regularly as the project progresses.

 

Deliverable D2.1: State-of-the-Art report on ESG project management in Europe

Results D2.2: Competency framework for ESG project management professiona

Deliverable 3.1: Co-design ESG4PMChange problemcentred curriculum model

Participate in Project

In connection with project tasks, we are conducting a survey, regarding Sustainable Project Management (SPM).

We invite individuals to participate in the survey who:

  • work in management positions (especially project management),
  • work in a project oriented approach (even if they do not perform management functions, but, for example, are part of the project team),
  • work in organizations that implement projects and have insight into how project activities are carried out (even if they are not part of the project team),
  • work in institutions of higher learning,
  • work in training institutions (training companies, public institutions with educational profile).

 

The survey aims to gather information on competencies that are key to the effective implementation of sustainable management. The results of the survey will be highly helpful to us in developing a competency framework and training programs that support the training of managerial competencies and focus on SPM and ESG aspects to be applied in EU member states.

 

If you are not indifferent to sustainability issues and see the value in creating social awareness and civil responsibility for the environment in those responsible for governance (those who, by virtue of their decision-making roles, have a real influence on bringing about “change for the better”), please take a moment of your time.

 

Deadline for collecting responses: 01.02.2025

 

Fill the survey

Thank You for Your time and commitment!

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