PRiSM

In project development,  PRiSM  (Projects integrating Sustainable Methods) is a project management methodology developed by  GPM Global  to integrate sustainability into the project lifecycle. It is often referred to as  green project management  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) . 

 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 . 

 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.