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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 €

Funding 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

 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 […]
 15 January 2025
ESG in practice. An international project to develop innovative competencies has begun!
As part of the Action: ERASMUS-EDU-2024-PI-ALL-INNO – Alliances for Education and Entrepreneurship, we have launched the project “The ESG Imperative for the Project Management World: Alliance for Developing and Empowering Changemakers” (ESG4PMChange). This project, co-funded by an EU grant, aims to develop innovative competencies in project management focused on environmental issues, social issues, and those […]
 10 January 2025
We have launched a survey, crucial for further project work
From the end of December (23.12.2024), together with the other partners in the project, we are implementing a survey to identify key competencies and needs to form the basis of competency profiles for future managers working in the context of ESG and SPM.
 12 December 2024
Official Kick-Off Meeting for ESG4PMChange Project
On 09-10.12.2024, at the premises of the Project Leader – the University of Novi Sad, in Novi Sad (Serbia), the first stationary project meeting was held, representing the official opening of the project. All Partners were represented at the meeting by a team of specialists.
 1 November 2024
Agreement signed, project implementation started
As of today, after the signing of the grant agreement by all parties involved in the project, we have started project activities. We encourage you to visit this section regularly, as this is where we will post information on the progress of the Project work.

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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