GPM® · 2009 – 2026 · Our Journey
GPM® began with a bold vision: to minimize waste and promote sustainability in project management. Over 17 remarkable years, we didn't just pioneer sustainable project management practices. We took them global. Our journey has redefined how projects are conceived and executed, placing sustainability at the forefront. Along the way, we developed transformative frameworks such as the award-winning P5™ Standard, which has been downloaded and applied by professionals worldwide. We've also forged impactful alliances with leading global partners.
The milestones below showcase key moments that reflect GPM's commitment to embedding sustainability into project management. Each stands as a testament to the passion, innovation, and impact that continue to propel GPM forward.
May
Established as Project Silverbaton' as a think tank in Fort Wayne, Indiana with the P5 Framework and SMP toolkit.
April
GPM is Incorporated.
June
GPM Certification Program Launches.
September
ATP Program Launches.
November
Process and Priority (P2) becomes Projects integrating Sustainable Methods (PRiSM).
February
Awards Program Launches.
April
GPM Establishes Latin American Region.
March
Winner of the IPMA Achievement Award for "Integrating Sustainability into Project Management Practices" at the 27th IPMA World Congress.
May
The GPM Reference Guide for Sustainability in Project Management is Published.
August
The P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management is Published as a standalone standard.
Later That Year
PSM3 Organizational Assessment Model Launches.
May
Partnership with IPMA is Established.
May
GPM CIS Region is Established.
July
GPM Addresses the UN Assembly during Climate Week regarding the impacts of projects in the growing climate crisis.
July
P5 Standard 1.5 is Released with a new Ontology Format.
March
Sustainable Project Management 2.0 is Published. Launches as #1 in Project Management on Amazon.
September
The P5 Standard Version 2.0 is Published.
September
The GPM360° Project Assessment and Certification Launches.
September
Insights into Sustainable Project Management Research 1st Edition Published.
July
Partnership with Agile Business Consortium is Established.
February
GPM EMEA is Established.
December
GPM Launches new branding, moving from the leaf to the tri-colored globe.
October
GPM Launches the World's first Performance-Based Competence Standard for Sustainability Competence.
February
GPM Establishes Partnership with Project Management Institute.
October
Insights into Sustainable Project Management Research 2nd Edition Published.
February
Insights into Sustainable Project Management Research is published in partnership with APM.
June
The P5 For Sustainability in Business Practice Published 1.0.
July
Partnership Established with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
October
Sustainable Project Management 3.0 is Published. Launches as #1 in Business Science on Amazon.
November
Competence Standard for Sustainable Leadership Version 2.0 is Published.
April
PMI–GPM Joint Venture Established.
April
Lucila Dotto Named Executive Director for the Joint Venture.
April
P5 Standard, Competence Standard, and Practice Guide changed to a unified look and feel.
June
GPM-b moves to the PMI Certification Platform.
December
First PMI–JV Guide released: the Project Sustainability Reporting Guide.
March
New Sustainable Practice Guide for Business Launched.
April
PMI GPM P5 Standard Version 4 Launched.
April
PMI GPM Practice Guide for Sustainability in Project Management released.
June
GPM-b™ evolved to the CSPP™.
Seventeen years. One mission. A more sustainable world through better project outcomes.
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GPM Global · Updated April 2026 Strategic Alliances |
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GPM operates through a network of strategic alliances with organizations across the project management profession, sustainability reporting, and technology sectors. These relationships extend GPM’s reach, strengthen its standards, and connect its certification and methodology programs to the broader professional infrastructure on which practitioners depend.
Joint Venture
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Strategic Partnership since 2022 · Joint Venture formalized 2025 Project Management Institute® (PMI®) PMI is the world’s leading professional organization for project management, operating in nearly every country and serving more than 700,000 members globally through standards, certifications, research, and professional community. In 2025, GPM and PMI formalized their relationship as a Joint Venture — PMI GPM Sustainability JV, LLC — which co-owns and governs the P5™ Standard, the PMI–GPM Practice Guide, the PRiSM™ methodology, and the CSPP™ certification program. PMI provides global standards governance, certification administration, technology platforms, and distribution infrastructure; GPM contributes sustainability intellectual property and domain expertise. Co-published standards: PMI–GPM P5™ Standard v4, PMI–GPM Practice Guide v4 · Shared certification: CSPP™ |
Since 2013
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Signatory · Since 2013 The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, aligning organizations to ten universally accepted principles across human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. GPM has been a UNGC signatory since 2013, participating in Leadership Summits and championing initiatives including Caring for Climate. GPM attended both COP21 and COP22, has advocated for project management in UN business forums, and is a founding signatory of both Business for Peace and the Principle 10 Anti-Corruption Call to Action. GPM publishes an annual Communication on Progress reporting against all ten UNGC principles. Annual disclosure: UNGC Communication on Progress · Founding signatory: Business for Peace, Principle 10 Anti-Corruption Call to Action |
Since 2021
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Strategic Partnership · Since 2021 Agile Business Consortium (ABC) The Agile Business Consortium is an independent professional body dedicated to advancing business agility worldwide through defined professional standards, a code of practice, CPD pathways, formal certification, and a network of practitioners. The ABC partnership connects GPM’s sustainability methodology with agile delivery frameworks, supporting practitioners who operate across both disciplines. |
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Alliance Association for Project Management (APM) APM is the chartered body for the project profession in the UK, dedicated to developing and promoting project and programme management through qualifications, resources, and professional networking. As the chartered standard-setter for the UK profession, APM provides a key point of alignment between GPM’s sustainability methodology and the broader project management community. |
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Alliance Institute of Management Accountants (IMA®) IMA is one of the largest and most respected associations focused on the management accounting profession, supporting practitioners globally through the CMA®, CSCA®, and FMAA™ certification programs, continuing education, research, and advocacy. The IMA alliance connects GPM’s project-level sustainability methodology with the financial and governance frameworks that management accountants apply in organizational decision-making — a natural intersection as ESG reporting obligations grow. |
Since 2024
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Strategic Partnership · Since 2024 Greyfly.ai applies big data, cloud, and AI technologies to project delivery, with a particular focus on predictive analytics for project success. Founded in 2017 by project managers Lloyd Skinner and Marcia Williams, the company developed its Intelligent Project Prediction tool to give executives AI-driven insight into project performance. The GPM–Greyfly partnership integrates GPM’s sustainability methodology with Greyfly’s AI capability to advance both sustainability performance and project success outcomes. Joint research and white papers are published through GPM’s Library. |
Since 2022
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Strategic Partnership · Since 2022 Uruk PM (operating as SUKAD Project Portfolio Management Solutions) developed the Uruk Platform to advance project management practice beyond the waterfall, agile, and hybrid debate. Built on principles of agility, the Uruk approach is designed to be applicable across sectors, domains, and project sizes. The GPM–Uruk partnership supports the integration of sustainability considerations into agile and adaptive project delivery environments. |
Updated April 2026. Alliance inquiries:
About GPM · Founded 2009 · Social Enterprise
Founded in 2009, GPM® is the world’s leading organization driving sustainability within the project management profession and advocating for the project profession within the sustainability domain. We believe that projects are the engines of change, and when managed responsibly, they can solve the world’s most urgent challenges — from climate change to social inequality.
Our Mission
GPM strengthens global sustainability and regenerative development by elevating governance, capability, and accountability across the institutions and organizations that deliver the world’s projects. We create standards, tools, and learning experiences that embed integrity, empower decision-makers, and ensure every project contributes to positive outcomes for people and planet.
We advocate for the essential role of projects — and the professionals who lead them — in confronting global challenges, and we build sustainability competences across sectors to expand participation, especially in developing regions.
Our Vision
A world where every project strengthens environmental, social, and economic wellbeing — and where organizations, institutions, and leaders have the governance, capability, and courage to drive regenerative outcomes.
A future in which project professionals are recognized as critical agents of transformation and sustainability is a core competence for every role, every industry, and every region.
Our mission is fourfold:
Through our pioneering frameworks — including the internationally recognized PMI-GPM P5™ Standard and PRiSM™ methodology — as well as our training programs, certifications, and advocacy efforts, we empower individuals and organizations to deliver projects that regenerate, rather than deplete, our world.
As a social enterprise, we are committed to evolving the project management profession and driving sustainable development through principled and value-based methods. Our work spans award-winning standards, competence-based certifications, organizational assessments, and advisory services — all designed to make sustainability the standard in every project and beyond.
We embed sustainability into project, program, and portfolio management through the PMI-GPM P5 Standard, ensuring projects address their social, environmental, and economic impacts. Our PRiSM methodology provides a structured, outcomes-focused approach to sustainable project delivery, now documented in the PMI-GPM Practice Guide for Sustainability in Project Management, 4th Edition (2026).
Advocating for Project Management in SustainabilityWe champion the role of project professionals as essential contributors to achieving global sustainability goals, from the UN Sustainable Development Goals to corporate ESG objectives. We help organizations integrate project management practices into their ESG strategies, enabling them to deliver on their sustainability commitments effectively and transparently.
We develop and certify sustainability competences for project professionals, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to deliver projects that are socially equitable, environmentally regenerative, and economically viable. Our certification programs — including the PMI-CSPP™ (formerly GPM-b™), CSPMs™, CSPMx™, CSP™, and CSF™ — are recognized globally for their focus on sustainability as a core project management competence.
We extend our sustainability expertise beyond project management to develop sustainability competences for all professions. Our training, workshops, and advisory services help professionals in diverse roles — from executives and procurement specialists to engineers, designers, and policymakers — integrate sustainability principles into their daily work. We work with corporations, governments, and educational institutions to embed sustainability into leadership development programs, operational processes, and organizational culture.
Social enterprises combine the impact-driven mission of nonprofits with the business acumen of for-profits, ensuring that their success is measured not only by profit but by positive environmental and social outcomes.
To qualify as a social enterprise, an organization must:
| Generate a significant portion of its income from business activities. |
| Reinvest or donate at least 50% of its profits toward its social or environmental mission. |
| Govern decisions based on impact, not just shareholder returns. |
At GPM, our entire business model is built around creating impact. Our profits fund educational initiatives, research, and advocacy to advance Sustainable Project Management globally.
At GPM, we believe that projects shape the world — and project professionals shape the future. But sustainability doesn’t stop at project management. It’s a competence that belongs in every profession and every role.
| Become GPM-certified and lead sustainable projects with confidence. |
| Incorporate the PMI-GPM P5 Standard into your organization’s sustainability strategy. |
| Train your teams — from procurement to leadership — to embed sustainability into their work. |
| Join our global community of sustainability champions. |
Let’s advance sustainability together — one project, one profession, and one role at a time.
Updated: April 2026
GPM® · A Registered Trademark · Since 2011
GPM integrates a structured project management approach with sustainability principles to ensure net-positive environmental, social, and economic impacts through Sustainable Project Management® training and certification. Our award-winning and globally recognized approach is delivered through exclusive methods, standards, and tools developed and maintained by GPM and the PMI-GPM joint venture.
Since 2009, GPM has shaped the way projects are planned, executed, and evaluated globally. Sustainable Project Management® is the industry standard for integrating sustainability into project delivery.
For over fifteen years, organizations, governments, and academic institutions have adopted Sustainable Project Management® as a best practice for aligning projects with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives. Conventional project management focuses on time, cost, and scope. Sustainable Project Management® considers long-term impact and value creation across environmental, social, and economic dimensions.
| Thousands of certified professionals in more than 100 countries. |
| Global recognition from industry leaders including PMI®, APM®, ISSB®, and leading universities worldwide. |
| A comprehensive training and certification ecosystem supporting project managers and organizations transitioning toward sustainability-driven operations. |
| Published through the PMI-GPM joint venture, integrating Sustainable Project Management® into PMI’s global certification and learning infrastructure. |
Modern organizations recognize that projects should not come at the expense of people, the planet, or future generations. Sustainability in project delivery is essential for:
Through Sustainable Project Management®, project teams gain the knowledge and tools to:
| Reduce waste, carbon emissions, and resource depletion in projects. |
| Align project outcomes with organizational sustainability goals and ESG frameworks. |
| Improve project governance and stakeholder engagement for long-term impact. |
GPM originated Sustainable Project Management® in 2009 and continues to lead in shaping how sustainability integrates with project management globally. Sustainable Project Management® has been adopted by:
| Fortune 500 companies seeking sustainable business transformation. |
| Government agencies integrating sustainability into infrastructure and policy projects. |
| Universities and academic institutions training the next generation of sustainability leaders. |
Integrate sustainability into your project delivery with Sustainable Project Management®.
Trademark Notice: SUSTAINABLE PROJECT MANAGEMENT® is a registered service mark of GPM Ltd. (USPTO Reg. No. 8,255,819, registered May 12, 2026; International Class 41, business training in the field of professional development and project management). First use in commerce July 12, 2011.
Updated: May 2026
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