ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT: AN EXPLORATORY ANALYSISBASED ON THE PMBOK AND ICB GUIDES
ASPECTOS AMBIENTAIS E SOCIAIS NO GERENCIAMENTO DE PROJETOS - UMA ANÁLISE EXPLORATÓRIA BASEADA NOS GUIAS PMBOK E ICB
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https://doi.org/10.29183/2447-3073.MIX2025.v11.n4.%25pKeywords:
Sustainability, Project Management, PMBOK, ICBAbstract
Growing pressure from governments, investors, and consumers has led companies to adopt practices aligned with the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda. In this context, project management is essential, as many sustainability initiatives are implemented through projects. This study analyzes how the PMBOK Guide and ICB framework incorporate sustainability into their structures. The methodology is descriptive, qualitative, and based on a document analysis of both guides. The analysis is organized into the categories WHY (why adopt), WHAT (what it is), and HOW (how to implement). The results show that PMBOK provides strategic foundations and clear concepts, such as the Triple Bottom Line, but offers limited practical guidance. The ICB, the other hand, focuses on competencies and practices related to sustainability, including ethics, social responsibility, and impact management, with less emphasis on strategic justification. It is concluded that the models are complementary: PMBOK addresses the “what” and the “why,” while ICB emphasizes the “how.” The adoption of the P5 Standard is also recommended as a practical tool for supporting sustainable project management.
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