GPM Global · Public Disclosure
Cross-referenced to UNGC CoP 2025 and GRI 2021 Report
| Legal Name | GPM Global (Green Project Management Global) |
| Headquarters | Novi, Michigan, United States |
| Reporting Year | 2024 |
| Reporting Cycle | Annual |
| Primary Activities | Education, consulting, and certification in sustainable and regenerative project management. |
| Geographic Coverage | Active in over 55 countries through partnerships, training programs, and global networks. |
| Reporting Boundary | All operations, offices, and directly controlled training and consulting engagements. |
| Contact |
Source: UNGC CoP p. 6, GRI Section 2
| The Board of Directors provides oversight of sustainability and climate-related performance through quarterly reviews and the annual Governance Scorecard. |
| The Executive Leadership Team manages operational implementation of climate goals, including the Net Positive Commitment and Environmental Regeneration Policy. |
| Climate performance metrics are embedded into annual objectives and reviewed by the Board. |
| The President and CEO, Dr. Joel Carboni, is accountable for delivery of climate objectives. |
| Sustainability responsibilities are delegated to the Executive Leadership Team and the Advisory Committee on Regeneration and Climate. |
| Climate targets are embedded in corporate policies and risk management. |
| Ethical oversight, anti-corruption measures, and climate transparency form part of annual compliance audits. |
Source: CoP pp. 3, 7, 12; GRI Sections 3.1–3.3
| Rising global demand for climate-literate project professionals and ESG-integrated delivery methods. |
| Growth in partnerships across academia and professional bodies (e.g., PMI, IMA). |
| Expansion of Regenerative Leadership training as a scalable business opportunity. |
| Risks are assessed annually during strategic planning. |
| GPM applies the P5 framework (People, Planet, Prosperity, Process, Product) to assess environmental and social dependencies in all major projects. |
Source: CoP pp. 5, 13–17; GRI Section 5
Climate change and sustainability are integral to GPM’s organizational purpose.
| Climate and regeneration objectives are embedded in GPM’s corporate mission. |
| The Environmental Regeneration Policy mandates net positive carbon impact and ecosystem restoration. |
| All consulting engagements are evaluated using the P5 Standard to identify and mitigate negative environmental impacts. |
| Achieve and maintain Net Positive Carbon Impact beyond 2025. |
| Expand training on climate resilience and regenerative development. |
| Enhance data transparency through TNFD and IFRS S2 disclosures. |
| Climate objectives drive investment in digital sustainability infrastructure and education programs. |
| Strategic partnerships (PMI, IMA) align revenue growth with global demand for low-carbon and ESG-integrated systems. |
Source: CoP pp. 5–6, 19–21; GRI Section 6.1
| 1,400 tCO₂e removed via direct air capture and reforestation projects. |
| Third-party assurance completed for all emissions data. |
| Scope 3 reduction of 18% year-over-year. |
Source: CoP p. 19; GRI Section 6.2
| Organizational boundary follows the equity share approach consistent with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. |
| Scope 3 emissions include supply chain, digital infrastructure, and partner operations. |
| Carbon accounting independently assured by an accredited third party. |
| Verified data disclosed publicly in the annual Net Positive Impact Report. |
Source: CoP pp. 5, 19; GRI 305-1 to 305-5
Source: CoP p. 19; GRI Section 6.2
| All internal digital and operational infrastructure transitioned to low-energy, ethically sourced systems. |
| Data centers powered by renewable energy suppliers. |
| Energy data to be integrated into 2026 reporting cycle (currently qualitative disclosure). |
Source: CoP p. 8; GRI Section 6.2
| Maintain Net Positive Carbon position annually. |
| Support partner organizations in achieving circular certification and Scope 3 tracking. |
| Publish the Regenerative Carbon Methodology Framework in 2026. |
Source: CoP pp. 19–21; GRI Section 6.2
| Third-party assurance completed by an accredited verifier for all carbon impact and emissions data. |
| Assurance statement included in GRI Content Index. |
| Internal verification by the GPM Governance Committee for social and labor metrics. |
Source: CoP p. 5; GRI Section 7
| GPM currently does not maintain an internal carbon price but intends to establish one by 2026 for use in project evaluations and training simulations. |
| Evaluation ongoing through the P5 Economic Prosperity Lens. |
Source: GRI Section 6.5
| Supplier Engagement: 100% compliance with Human Rights and Anti-Trafficking Policy. |
| Client Engagement: Integration of climate criteria into all project delivery frameworks. |
| Public Policy Engagement: Signatory to UN Global Compact and UN Business for Peace Initiative. |
| Stakeholder Outreach: Training in 25+ countries; partnerships with PMI, IMA, and academic institutions. |
Source: CoP pp. 13–21; GRI Section 4
GPM Global — 2025 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Net Positive Impact Data
This verification statement covers the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and carbon removal data disclosed by GPM Global (Green Project Management Global) for the reporting period 1 January – 31 December 2025. The verification includes direct (Scope 1), indirect (Scope 2), and other indirect (Scope 3) emissions, as well as the carbon removal activities contributing to GPM’s Net Positive Carbon Impact claim.
Verification was conducted in accordance with the following frameworks and protocols:
| ISO 14064-3:2019 — Greenhouse Gas Verification and Validation |
| GHG Protocol: Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (Revised Edition) |
| GRI 305: Emissions (2021) |
| CDP 2025 Climate Disclosure Guidance |
| IFRS S2 Climate-Related Disclosures (2023) |
| Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Guidance |
GPM’s reporting boundary follows the equity-share approach under the GHG Protocol and includes all offices, staff, and controlled consulting and training operations globally. Verification activities considered the principles of relevance, completeness, consistency, transparency, and accuracy.
| Reviewed documented methodologies, calculation spreadsheets, and emission factors. |
| Assessed boundaries and classification of Scopes 1, 2, and 3. |
| Conducted interviews with responsible staff. |
| Examined evidence supporting reported carbon-removal projects (direct air capture and reforestation). |
| Checked consistency between disclosed data and supporting records. |
| Evaluated conformance with stated methodologies. |
Based on the verification procedures performed, we conclude with limited assurance that the 2025 GHG emissions and removal data for GPM Global are free from material misstatement and have been prepared in accordance with the referenced standards.
No material discrepancies were identified during verification. Minor recommendations were made to strengthen Scope 2 energy data collection and supplier-level emission factors.
This engagement was performed to a limited assurance level, suitable for CDP and GRI reporting purposes. All verifiers met ISO 14065 competence and independence criteria.
GPM Global · CDP 2025 Climate Change Report · Reporting Year 2024 · Published April 2026 ·
GPM Global · Public Disclosure · GRI Standards 2021 (Core Option)
Cross-referenced to UNGC CoP 2025 · Reporting Year: Calendar Year 2025
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This report is GPM’s formal sustainability report prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards 2021 (Core Option). It covers activities, impacts, and performance across calendar year 2025. This report aligns with GPM’s commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and reflects GPM’s contribution toward advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through business strategy, partnerships, and practice.
The report draws from the 2025 Communication on Progress (CoP) to the UN Global Compact and includes supplementary data, policies, and performance metrics. External assurance was conducted for carbon impact data disclosed in Net Positive reporting.
| Reporting Scope | All GPM operations globally. No entities or subsidiaries excluded. |
| Reporting Frequency | Annual |
| Contact | GPM Global · 41592 Orianna Lane, Novi, MI 48375, USA · |
GPM Global (Green Project Management Global) is the world leader in sustainable and regenerative project management, founded with the mission to decouple economic growth from social and environmental degradation. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, USA, GPM operates globally through partnerships, accredited training providers, and certified professionals in more than 55 countries.
Mission: Equip organizations and professionals with the knowledge, tools, and competencies to deliver projects that create social, environmental, and economic value.
Vision: A world where projects are vehicles for regeneration, contributing to planetary health, human dignity, and long-term prosperity.
| Board of Directors: Strategic oversight; approves sustainability and ethics policies; annual performance review. |
| Executive Leadership Team: Implements board strategy; oversees operations; drives sustainability integration. |
| Advisory and Technical Committees: External experts and regional representatives advising on standards alignment and stakeholder engagement. |
| Over 50% of leadership roles held by women. |
| Zero incidents of forced or child labor reported. |
| All staff completed human rights and labor rights training within 90 days of onboarding. |
| 100% of suppliers adhere to GPM’s Human Rights and Anti-Trafficking Policy. |
| United Nations Global Compact (since 2012) |
| Project Management Institute (PMI) — Joint Venture (2025) |
| Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) — Joint Leadership Program (2025) |
| United Nations Business for Peace Initiative |
| Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) |
Source: CoP pp. 6, 14, 19, 21; GRI 2-1 to 2-7, 2-28
| Training: 100% of employees, contractors, and suppliers completed annual ethics and anti-corruption training. Tracked and verified. |
| Whistleblower Framework: Formal non-retaliation framework introduced in 2025. Anonymous reporting via secure third-party portal. Investigations managed by an independent compliance officer, reviewed by the Board’s Ethics Committee. |
| Conflict-of-Interest: Annual disclosures required from all staff, partners, and suppliers as a condition of engagement. |
| Enforcement Actions: No confirmed incidents of corruption recorded in 2025. Summary of substantiated violations and corrective actions included in annual governance report. |
| Ethics training expanded to cover digital ethics and AI governance. |
| Whistleblower process enhanced with regional language accessibility. |
| Ethical performance indicators integrated into employee evaluations. |
Source: CoP pp. 3, 7, 10, 12; GRI 2-9, 2-13, 2-14, 2-23–2-27, 205-2, 205-3
GPM’s engagement approach is guided by three principles: Inclusivity (ensuring all stakeholder groups can contribute); Transparency (open access to policy documents, impact data, and governance outcomes); and Reciprocity (treating engagement as a continuous exchange that informs GPM’s strategy and stakeholders’ capacity to act).
Source: CoP pp. 13, 15, 21; GRI 2-29
GPM follows a four-step process: Identification (reviewing global frameworks including UNGC, GRI, SDGs, TNFD, SBTi, and IFRS S2, and gathering stakeholder input); Prioritization (evaluating significance of GPM’s impact and degree of stakeholder concern); Validation (by Executive Leadership and Advisory Committee); and Annual Review (alongside the UNGC CoP and governance scorecard).
Source: CoP pp. 13–17; GRI 3-1, 3-2
| Anti-Corruption: Zero-tolerance policy enforced. 100% training completion. No confirmed incidents in 2025. Whistleblower framework launched. |
| Economic Impact: Joint Venture with PMI launched, expanding global access to sustainable project methodologies. Joint Leadership Program with IMA integrates sustainability into financial decision-making. |
| Workforce Equality: >50% of leadership positions held by women. Zero incidents of discrimination or labor rights violations. Equal pay enforced. |
| Human Rights: 100% of suppliers required to adhere to GPM’s Human Rights and Anti-Trafficking Policy. No cases of forced, bonded, or child labor in 2025. |
| Freedom of Association: Guaranteed through policy and supplier contracts. |
| Training and Education: Global training delivered across 25 countries. Regenerative Leadership Program launched 2025. P5 Standard and PRiSM open-access worldwide. |
| Supplier Assessment: 100% of vendors assessed against social and environmental criteria. Non-compliant suppliers required to remediate or risk contract termination. |
| Publish biodiversity regeneration and climate resilience indicators aligned with the P5 framework. |
| Introduce Impact-per-Project reporting under GRI 203 (Indirect Economic Impacts). |
| Integrate planetary boundaries metrics into project certification criteria. |
| Publish a Materiality Matrix visual for increased transparency. |
Source: CoP pp. 4–5, 7–10, 14–21; GRI 3-3, 201, 205, 301, 304, 305, 308, 404–409, 414, 417
Prepared in accordance with GRI Standards 2021: Core Option. “CoP” references the 2025 UNGC Communication on Progress Report.
| United Nations Global Compact (Ten Principles) |
| Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
| Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) |
| Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) |
| IFRS S2 Climate-Related Disclosure Standard |
| GRI Standards (2021) |
Assurance Statement: External assurance was conducted on GPM’s carbon impact and Net Positive data by an independent third party. All other data have been internally verified by the GPM Governance Committee.
GPM Global · 41592 Orianna Lane, Novi, MI 48375 USA ·
GPM Global · Public Disclosure · 2025
UN Global Compact Communication on Progress → GRI Standards 2021 → CDP Climate Disclosure (2025)
GPM Global · 2025 Disclosure Framework Crosswalk · Published April 2026 ·
GPM Global · Member Since 2013 · First Project Management Organization to Join
A Legacy of Leadership in Sustainable Project Management™
Since 2013, GPM has been an active member of the UN Global Compact — the first project management organization to join this global initiative. Over more than a decade, GPM has embedded the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact across project governance, decision-making, and professional standards, making sustainable and ethical practice a core requirement of how projects are planned and delivered.
The UN Global Compact, launched in 2000, is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, bringing together businesses, UN agencies, civil society, and governments to advance a more just, sustainable, and resilient global economy. With over 4,100 participating companies across more than 100 countries, it drives collective action to align corporate strategy with broader UN goals including the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Ten Principles are derived from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the UN Convention Against Corruption. They enjoy universal consensus and define the minimum threshold for responsible business conduct.
We encourage all organizations to pledge their support for these ten principles and integrate them into project governance, procurement, and organizational policy.
GPM Global · Carbon Impact Report · 2024 Performance & 2025 Commitment
Reflecting on 2024: Progress & Lessons Learned
GPM’s direct carbon footprint is not large. We do not operate extensive facilities or industrial operations. The majority of our emissions come from business travel, digital infrastructure, and purchased goods. That is common for service-based organizations of our size and structure.
We do not treat that as a reason to set a lower bar. There are hundreds of thousands of organizations in a similar position that assume their footprint is too small to matter. Our view is that this is precisely why leadership from smaller, service-based organizations is necessary — to demonstrate that net positive impact is achievable at any scale and to set a replicable standard for others.
In 2025, GPM will remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits — for every tonne of CO₂ produced, more than one tonne will be removed. This is not about doing less harm. It is about demonstrating that a service-based organization can operate regeneratively.
Leadership in sustainability is demonstrated through disclosed, verified actions — not through stated commitments or positioning. The 2025 commitment is structured around three lines of action: eliminating emissions where possible, scaling high-impact removal, and strengthening digital sustainability.
GPM’s emissions are small relative to large industrial organizations. That is not the point. The point is that there are hundreds of thousands of service-based businesses that have concluded their footprint is too small to warrant serious action. That conclusion is wrong — and it is one that organizations like GPM are positioned to challenge through demonstrated practice rather than advocacy.
Achieving net positive status in 2025 establishes a replicable model. If a digitally operated, globally distributed professional services organization can remove more carbon than it produces, the case for inaction among similarly structured organizations becomes harder to sustain.
We invite our partners, stakeholders, and peers to go beyond neutrality. The 2025 commitment is an open standard — not a proprietary achievement. If we can do it, so can others.
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