Author: Milena Savkovic

The world of work is changing faster than traditional education pathways can always follow. New expectations are emerging around sustainability, responsible business, social impact, ethical governance and digital transformation. For project managers and professionals, this means one thing clearly: the skills needed to succeed are expanding. It is no longer enough to manage scope, time […]

Many organizations seems to have an ESG project these days. A carbon footprint assessment. A diversity initiative. A supplier sustainability program. A community engagement campaign. The intentions are usually good. Yet many of these projects quietly disappear long before they create meaningful impact. Not because people don’t care. Not because ESG is unimportant. But because […]

Can a region really thrive if its economic growth is achieved at the cost of its people or its environment? Governments, businesses and communities are facing ever more complex global challenges, from climate change and digital transformation to demographic shifts and social inequalities. Traditional indicators such as GDP are no longer enough to capture what […]

Sustainability has in recent years become a strategic priority for organisations, countries and communities, rather than a voluntary commitment. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks have become important tools to evaluate responsible practices, guide investments and develop long-term strategies. One important dimension, however, is still frequently underestimated: resilience in the face of disasters and crises. […]

In project management, we often place the focus on methods, processes, governance structures, plans, controls, and performance indicators. We discuss risks, schedules, budgets, stakeholders, and benefits. Increasingly, in the context of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) projects, we also speak about sustainability objectives, reporting requirements, regulatory compliance, and impact measurement. These elements of course matter […]

Talk to most project managers about sustainability, and you’ll hear about ESG frameworks, international standards, or five-year corporate targets. Important stuff — but it can make sustainability feel like something reserved for big organizations with big budgets. It isn’t. Sustainability actually starts much smaller: in the everyday decisions your team makes while planning a kick-off, […]

You’ve got the ESG framework. You’ve checked the boxes. The reports are filed, the KPIs are set, and the documentation is spotless. So why does it still feel like your team sees ESG as someone else’s job? This is one of the most common—and least talked about—challenges in ESG project management. The real gap isn’t […]

In today’s world, new regulations and standards require organizations to integrate sustainability principles into their operations. But what happens when the story and reports sounds better than the reality? That’s where greenwashing begins. What Is Greenwashing? Greenwashing is the practice of making a company, product, or service appear more environmentally friendly than it actually is. […]