In Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Project Management, it is very frequent that the conversation is about design, delivery, systems, metrics, and compliance frameworks. Yet behind every project milestone, sustainability goal, or governance directive, there are people — stakeholders with voices, interests, and needs. This is why Stakeholder Engagement and Communication is not just another […]
Author: Milena Savkovic
ESG Ratings in Croatia: Where We Are Now—and What Project Leaders Should Do Next
ESG is no longer a “nice to have” in Croatia—it’s how capital, regulators and customers decide who’s future-ready. Over the past 18 months, two forces have accelerated adoption: the national ESG Rating program led by the Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK) and the visibility of Bloomberg ESG Scores for several large Croatian issuers. Together, they’re […]
ESG in Europe: How ESG Policies Are Shaping Regional Well-Being
Over the past decades, ESG has become a buzzword in corporate and policy discussions across Europe. We usually think of it in terms of companies – how they improve sustainability practices or market their social responsibility. But what happens when ESG principles are applied at the regional level?Can regions that integrate ESG into public and […]
1st ESG4PMChange Ambassador Workshop Successfully Held: Strengthening Cross-Sector Collaboration and Validating Key Project Deliverables
The first ESG4PMChange Ambassador Workshop successfully brought together a diverse and international group of professionals, educators, researchers, industry representatives, and sustainability practitioners with a shared goal: to validate and enhance the project’s core deliverables and empower the newly established Ambassador Network. Organised by the University of Novi Sad, the event provided a highly collaborative space […]
Am I ESG-Ready? – What the New Competency Framework Reveals About the Future of Project Skills
I’ve spent the better part of my professional life in the project world — scoping, planning, managing uncertainty, and balancing stakeholder needs across industries and sectors. Like many practitioners, I was trained to deliver value through structure, control, and disciplined execution. But in the last few years, something shifted. It wasn’t a disruption — it […]
ESG4PMChange in Action: Green Business Transformation Summer School Inspires the Next Generation of Project Leaders
From Research to Practice: Integrating ESG Competencies in a Projectified World As part of the Green Business Transformation Summer School 2025, held at FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences in Graz, the ESG4PMChange project was presented as a living example of how structured research can shape the future of sustainability-driven project management. The summer school, […]
Students Dive into EU Project Management with ESG4PMChange in Focus
Bringing European Funding and Innovation Closer to Future Planners As part of a specialized session at the Department of Spatial Planning and Regional Development – UTH, students and teaching staff explored the fundamentals of EU project management, with a strong emphasis on funding mechanisms, program design, and real-world implementation. The event was led by Mr. […]
ESG4PMChange Kicks Off with a Multi-Sector Dialogue on Sustainable Project Management
The kickoff of the ESG4PMChange project was marked by a dynamic focus group meeting held in Rzeszów, bringing together stakeholders from across education, industry, policy, and sustainability sectors. Designed as a platform for open dialogue and strategic reflection, the event aimed to explore how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and Sustainable Project Management (SPM) […]
ESG4PMChange Showcased at National Scientific Conference: Fostering Responsible Project Leadership
At the prestigious National Scientific Conference “Science and Passion as the Key to Success,” the ESG4PMChange initiative was introduced to a multidisciplinary audience of students, researchers, and professionals. Hosted by the University of Information Technology and Management (UITM), the event provided a unique platform to present the project’s mission: integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) […]
Future-Proofing Project Management: ESG Integration in the Twin Transition Era
As part of the Jean Monnet Module “European Sustainable Competitiveness for Economic Resilience and Growth” (ESC4ERG), a guest lecture was held at the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, focusing on the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles within project management frameworks. The event attracted over 60 participants from across Europe, including students, academic staff, and […]