PMISC - 22nd October 2024

Sustainable Practices and ESG in Project Management with Fatima Afzal

SPEAKER - Fatima Afzal

SPEAKER BIO:

Fatima Afzal is an expert in sustainability within the construction and project management industries, with over fifteen years of academic and industry engagement. Her Ph.D. in Sustainability Management from UNSW laid the foundation for her work in developing frameworks that enhance sustainability performance in project-based organizations. She has actively collaborated with various public sector projects, providing research consultancy on sustainability initiatives. Fatima has developed and delivered many sustainability training programs that not only enhance employee skills and engagement they also improve operational efficiency, corporate reputation, and long-term resilience, making them a strategic investment for organizations. Her work bridges the gap between academia and industry, driving sustainable change through evidence-based strategies.

 SESSION SUMMARY: 

Over the past decade, sustainability has emerged as a critical priority for a diverse range of stakeholders. Clients now demand that businesses uphold high standards in sustainability on projects, while regulators and policymakers are increasingly prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, calling on corporations to address social challenges such as workers' rights, protection, and workplace diversity. Investors have also shown increased interest, recognizing the pivotal role of ESG in addressing climate change. Sustainability principles are considered essential for humanity's survival in the modern era and are expected to remain central in the future. However, significant challenges persist in how organizations can effectively integrate and adapt these principles to become more dynamic and responsible in an ever-changing business environment. Project managers, in particular, often struggle with the knowledge and implementation of sustainability within their projects. 

Key takeaways:

This presentation will explore various sustainability frameworks and offer practical examples of their application in project management.

Key Information: 

Date: 22nd October 2024

Time: 6 pm to 9 pm

Location: PM-Partners, L5/45 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW - 2000.

PDUs: 1 PDU points avaliable

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