In project development, **PRiSM** (Projects integrating Sustainable Methods) is a project management methodology developed by [GPM Global](https://www.wrike.com/project-management-guide/faq/what-is-prism-in-project-management/) to integrate sustainability into the project lifecycle. It is often referred to as [green project management](https://www.google.com/search?q=green+project+management&oq=what+is+prism+in+project+development&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIKCAEQIRigARjDBNIBCDY3NTFqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfCDrOFoVdyBeB1L_3ta3MGzIv2PoOkXGsNWv6C-aOuBP5LYnRujzxLpq4ki-RJXZyJ0p1OtlArDj68InrhynC1t7W75EQNP6ZgMUa4BOP31ykCqJR79t8KhVkXtHk6WiVlYiU1g7jGA61wMCHxd7CrT8fxfeeyzSeFvBhr1NuJWHCkZjV-IX1nyvxaLmwVmzx4IflUylpJRsdHxBGT1abeE0Z5mGPGa8zjzMePSqCc_KsyblsPu1gyxnvRYDhz-geyOwCuri8D0IYBK_XLuzvAE&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwjlmZyCgaORAxUzVWwGHXjQJBkQgK4QegQIARAC) and is built on the **P5 Standard**, which focuses on five sustainability elements: People, Planet, Prosperity, Process, and Products. PRiSM aims to help organizations deliver projects with a positive impact by aligning them with ethical and international standards, such as the UN Global Compact and ISO standards.
Key aspects of PRiSM
- **Sustainability integration**: PRiSM embeds sustainability into every stage of a project, from pre-project planning to delivery and closure.
- **The P5 Standard**: This standard is the foundation of the methodology, providing a framework to consider the impact of a project on **P**eople, **P**lanet, **P**rosperity, **P**rocess, and **P**roducts.
- **Alignment with global goals**: It helps align projects with the [United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dQIWdNg3Wc).
- **Phased approach**: The framework guides project teams through four main phases: Pre-Project, Discovery, Design, and Delivery.
- **Broader applicability**: While originally designed for large-scale projects like construction and infrastructure, it can be applied to various project management methods like [Agile and PRINCE2](https://www.12manage.com/forum.asp?TB=corporate_sustainability&S=48).
- **Benefit to organizations**: Implementing PRiSM can help organizations demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, improve project outcomes, and gain a competitive advantage, especially in areas like green public procurement.