Sustainability, circular economy, and projects: research opportunities

Luciano Ferreira da Silva; Nelson José Rosamilha

doi:10.5585/gep.v15i3.27650

Autores/as

Luciano Ferreira da Silva Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6482-8729
Nelson José Rosamilha Nove de Julho University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9730-7102

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/gep.v15i3.27650

Palabras clave:

Sustainability, Circular economy, Project managementm Digital technologies, Stakeholders, Sustainable development goals, P5 standard, PRiSM

Resumen

This editorial explores the intersection of sustainability, circular economy, and project management, highlighting its growing relevance in the contemporary context. Sustainability is deeply integrated into management modern practices, incorporating economic, social, and environmental dimensions. The circular economy, as an alternative to the traditional linear economic model, aims to reintegrate products and materials into the production live cycle, minimizing waste and maximizing resource use. Digital technologies such as IoT, AI, and blockchain provide new opportunities for implementing sustainable practices in real time, especially within the context of Industry 4.0. In project management, the incorporation of sustainability principles is crucial for ensuring long-term success. Frameworks such as the P5 Standard and PRiSM offer practical tools for integrating these concepts of sustainability into the daily routines of project professionals, promoting resource efficiency and social responsibility. The active engagement of stakeholders and the development of specific frameworks are essential for advancing project management that generates positive environmental and societal impacts. The editorial also highlights various research opportunities related to the integration of sustainability and the circular economy in project management. Research opportunities include understanding the impact of circular economy principles on project efficiency, stakeholder engagement in sustainable projects, and the development of frameworks aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By addressing these topics, researchers and organizations not only address environmental challenges but also gain a competitive advantage.

Biografía del autor/a

Luciano Ferreira da Silva, Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE

Doutorado em administração na Pontifícia Universidade Católica, PUC-SP, Mestre em Administração, Comunicação e Educação na Universidade São Marcos, Especialista em Psicologia Organizacional, Especialista em Administração de Recursos Humanos e graduado em Administração de Empresas. Professor e pesquisador no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gestão de Projetos (PPGP) na Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE.

Nelson José Rosamilha, Nove de Julho University

Professor and scholar at Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE / Programa de Pós-graduação em Gestão de Projetos

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