Presentation Title: 

Sustainability in Action – Integrating Green Practices into Project Management

Presentation Summary:

Sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. Project managers play a crucial role in embedding sustainable practices into project planning, execution, and delivery. This interactive session will explore practical strategies to integrate green principles into project management processes. Attendees will learn how to align projects with sustainability goals, minimize environmental impact, and drive long-term value.
 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the principles of sustainable project management
  • Identify key areas where sustainability can be integrated into project life cycles
  • Apply green project management tools and frameworks
  • Measure and communicate sustainability impacts effectively
  • Overcome challenges in implementing sustainable practices

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Speaker: 

Dr Pitchiah Balasubramanian, PhD, MBA, MS, BE, PgMP, PMP, PMOCP, ITIL
NTT DATA Services Inc
Director / Industry Consulting
 

Speaker Bio: 

Dr Pitchiah "Pitch" Balasubramanian is a seasoned and innovative business technology leader with over 32 years of progressive leadership experience, currently serving as Director of Industry Consulting at NTT DATA Americas, Inc. In addition, Dr Pitch holds key roles within the PMI Phoenix Chapter as Treasurer/CFO (2nd term) and Board-Chair Elect for 2025. A proud PMI member since 1999, he celebrated 25 years of membership in November 2024. Certified as a PMP, PgMP, PMOCP, and ITIL, he brings extensive expertise and thought leadership to the field of project management including green project management. His dedication to advancing the profession is evident through a long history of volunteerism and leadership across PMI Global and Local Chapters, including PMI Great Lakes (MI), PMI Pittsburgh (PA), PMI Chicagoland (IL), and PMI Phoenix (AZ).PDU: 1.0 Business Acumen (Strategic)