From the course: Sustainable Project Management: Strategies to Boost Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact
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Indicators for social, economic, and environmental impact
From the course: Sustainable Project Management: Strategies to Boost Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact
Indicators for social, economic, and environmental impact
- In the last few chapters, we have clearly defined the three dimensions of sustainability in project management. But how do we conceptualize the bigger picture of our impact? Tracking the right indicators in your project is key to understanding the social, economic, and environmental effect of your project. It's not enough just to assume that a project is sustainable. You need concrete data to prove its impact. And let's take a look at some specific indicators you can use to measure sustainability effectively. And we will start with social indicators. These help you to evaluate how your project impacts people, both within your team and in the broader community. For example, you might measure the number of jobs created, the percentage of local hiring, or improvements in work safety. These indicators show how your project contributes to social wellbeing and supports community development. Next are the environmental indicators. Here you might measure energy consumption, water usage…
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