Project Leaders
Your Hidden Superpower in the Sustainability Revolution
In this era of AI transformation, sustainability leadership presents unprecedented growth opportunities for project professionals to drive meaningful change. Join us to discover how project professionals can lead sustainable transformation.
Presenters
Upcoming Talk
Wednesday, 5 February 2025 11:00 AM – (New York time, EDT)
As organizations race to close the 83% gap in UN Sustainable Development Goal targets, the demand for sustainability talent is surging - with green skills hiring rates 55% higher globally. In this era of AI transformation, sustainability leadership presents unprecedented growth opportunities for project professionals to drive meaningful change.
Join us to discover how project professionals can lead sustainable transformation. This session explores:
- – The connection between project management, value creation, and sustainability practices
- – Challenges and opportunities leaders face when aligning sustainability efforts with strategic initiatives and projects
- – Strategic approaches to delivering sustainability impact through project delivery and stakeholder engagement
- – Leveraging the intersection of sustainability and innovation to drive organizational transformation
Whether you're a project professional looking to enhance your sustainability leadership, an organizational leader seeking to empower your project teams, or a client wanting to maximize sustainable project outcomes, this session will provide actionable insights for your sustainability journey.
About the Presenters
Joel Carboni
Founder and President, Green Project Management
Dr. Joel Carboni is a globally recognized leader in sustainable project management. As Founder and President of GPM®, he pioneered methodologies like PRiSM™ and the P5 Standard, shaping sustainability practices for 16 years. With 30 years of expertise, he has influenced corporations, governments, and academia worldwide. He contributed to the UN SDGs and is a standards writer for the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) on Pollution. A Forbes.com contributor, keynote speaker, and visiting professor at Skema Business School, he was named 2024 Sustainability Leader of the Year by Change Leadership.
Dave Garrett
Senior Advisor, Project Management Institute
As Senior Advisor at PMI, Dave focuses on key projects important to PMI’s mission and community. Formerly at PMI, Dave served as Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, VP of Corporate Development and Innovation, VP of Transformation, and more. Dave also cofounded Projectmanagement.com in 2000 (then gantthead.com) and served as its CEO for 17 years.
Taiwo Abraham, Corporate Sustainability thought leader and strategist, Project Management Institute
Taiwo Abraham is a corporate sustainability thought leader and strategist at PMI, currently advancing his expertise at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. With a PhD training specializing in sustainability strategy, 15 years career in project management, and certifications in sustainability and project management, he bridges theory and practice in organizational transformation. A regular speaker at PMI Global Summit events, Taiwo has been honored as a PMI Future 50 leader and Young Professional Excellence awardee.