Using project management as a way to sustainability. From a comprehensive review to a framework definition

Integrando sustentabilidade ambiental e gestão de portfólio de projetos: estudo de caso em uma empresa de energia

“…The results of this study demonstrate that two of the main trends in project management and project portfolios are adopted by these firms: the incorporation of environmental sustainability in the portfolio of projects, and the effective involvement of stakeholders during the project life cycle (Gemünden & Schoper, 2014;Marcelino-Sádaba et al, 2015;Sánchez, 2015). The incorporation of sustainability into the project portfolio is an internalized aspect of the company, since most of its projects have environmental and social impacts (projects for hydro and thermal plants, for example).…”

“…As a research procedure, we used the case study method, which, according to Yin (2005) and Miguel (2007), is adequate when seeking a better understanding of the facts researched. Moreover, according to March et al (1991) and Yin (2005), the case study allows an intense analysis of a relatively small number of situations, and sometimes the number of cases is reduced to one, or fewer.…”

“…It is known that project management plays a central role in the development of these more sustainable practices and technologies (Silvius & Schipper, 2014). Even considering the triple bottom line of sustainability (environmental, economic, and social), some authors (Brones & Carvalho, 2015;Cluzel et al, 2016;Luiz et al, 2016;Marcelino-Sádaba et al, 2015) emphasize the need to expand research focused specifically on the relationship between environmental sustainability and project management. This project management practice is undergoing adaptations towards greater sustainability (Abidin & Pasquire, 2007;Martens & Carvalho, 2016).…”

“…This project management practice is undergoing adaptations towards greater sustainability (Abidin & Pasquire, 2007;Martens & Carvalho, 2016). Gemünden & Schoper (2014) highlight climate change and pollution as one of the major trends that will affect construction project management; Martinsuo & Killen (2014) point to the fact that although it is a poorly studied theme, integrating social and environmental sustainability into portfolio management is becoming one of the most prominent themes in project management; Marcelino-Sádaba et al (2015) observed that despite not being included in the three main dimensions of project management (cost, scope, and deadline), there is a tendency for the ethical and sustainable aspects to assume increasing importance in organizations and their interfaces with various stakeholders (Abidin & Pasquire, 2007;Martens & Carvalho, 2016).…”

Sustainable Model for Project Management Processes

“…In order to address sustainable issues into Project Management a clear understanding of the various details involved in a project and their interactions is required [14], but Sustainability (in the economic, environmental and social dimension) needs to be inserted into and worked within the project management function, and remains as a gap in the literature and in practice [3], [29], [30]. It involves the organizational processes and the organizations' management level, there by contributing to improve the results [17], [18], [19], [16].…”