Volume 20 / Issue 3 / Pages: 38-54 / Papers in the same Issue

Sustainable Project Portfolio Management - A Design Science Research Approach

Mohammad, J., & Husamaldin, L.

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Abstract: This paper follows the Design Science Research (DSR) approach to address the integration of sustainability into Project Portfolio Management (PPM). The current research identifies the key challenges in sustainable project management and how DSR methodology guides the iterative design, development, and evaluation of an artefact that integrates sustainability within the PPM context. The proposed Sustainable Project Portfolio Management (SPPM) framework builds on the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) sustainability principles, incorporating Project Materiality Assessments and data-driven decision-making tools to ensure that the three sustainability dimensions (economic, social, and environmental) are fully embedded in project selection and management processes. The research paper presents the design and development of the artefact, followed by its rigorous evaluation to assess effectiveness in achieving sustainability-driven project outcomes. The findings show that integrating sustainability within PPM through the SPPM framework provides a strategic alignment, better decision-making, and greater adherence to sustainability goals. The knowledge derived from this research, along with the identified limitations, is discussed, laying the groundwork for further refinement of the SPPM artefact. The paper outlines the contributions of the SPPM artefact to sustainable project management practices.

Keywords: sustainable project portfolio management, design science research, project materiality, sustainability disclosure standards, analytics

DOI: 10.69864/ijbsam.20-3.196

Type: Research Paper // Submitted: 2025-02-11 // Accepted: 2025-11-06 // Published: 2025-12-04

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