GPM PSM3™: Your Compass for ESG Excellence and Sustainable Impact
Is your organization prepared to push the boundaries of sustainability? Evaluating your Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and charting a clear path forward is vital in today’s pursuit of net-zero goals.
Since 2009, GPM has been at the forefront of aligning ESG priorities with project outcomes—making sustainability actionable, not abstract. The GPM PSM3™ (Portfolio, Program, and Project Sustainability Model) is a powerful assessment tool that empowers organizations and investors to measure genuine ESG performance, cutting through greenwashing to deliver a clear, data-driven view of sustainability progress.
With PSM3™, organizations gain a rigorous evaluation of their sustainability efforts, uncovering gaps and opportunities for improvement. Designed to align with the GRI 2021 Framework and over 60 key performance domains, PSM3™ integrates seamlessly with the GPM P5™ Standard for Sustainability in Project Management, offering a holistic, actionable roadmap for sustainability excellence. Beyond meeting regulatory requirements and driving operational improvements, PSM3™ provides the transparency today’s consumers demand and the insights investors need for informed decision-making.
Why PSM3™ is a Game-Changer for Purpose-Driven Organizations
The GPM PSM3™ is more than an assessment—it’s a catalyst for transformation. Here’s how it drives meaningful change across organizations:
- Align and Amplify: Ensure sustainability goals, including net-zero targets, are embedded in every action and measured through quantifiable social returns on investment (SROI).
- Diagnostic Precision: Gain a clear picture of your current ESG performance and identify areas for deeper integration.
- Strategic Steering: Develop and refine sustainability strategies through continuous performance improvement.
- ROI Assurance: Validate your investments in sustainability initiatives with measurable outcomes.
- Cost-Benefit Dynamics: Reduce costs while maximizing the business value of sustainable practices.
- Benchmark Brilliance: Enable meaningful comparisons within and across industries to track progress.
- Talent Calibration: Support professional development and team accreditation, aligning with Centre of Excellence (CoE) standards.
Is Your Organization Truly Future-Proof? Find Out with PSM3™
If you’re unsure or hesitant about your organization’s sustainability readiness, PSM3™ is the solution. Ask yourself:
- Are environmental and social impacts integral to your project outcomes?
- Does your sustainability commitment extend beyond your supply chains?
- Are your ESG reports grounded in project-level materiality?
- Can you quantify the impact of your sustainability initiatives with confidence?
- Do your leaders have the vision and tools to drive transformative change?
If your answer is "No" or "I don't know" to any of these, PSM3™ can guide your organization toward clarity, performance, and impact.
Unpacking the PSM3™ Assessment: A Roadmap to Sustainability Excellence
The GPM PSM3™ assessment provides a comprehensive evaluation of an organization’s sustainability maturity, analyzing performance across more than 40 domains aligned with the GRI 2021 Framework. By combining portfolio, program, and project management principles with the renowned GPM® P5™ Standard, PSM3™ delivers a clear and actionable pathway to sustainable excellence.
For Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) and sustainability leaders, PSM3™ offers a powerful tool for linking ESG strategies directly to business value—moving beyond incremental progress to drive real, measurable impact. With PSM3™, your organization gains a structured, data-driven approach to embedding sustainability into core operations, ensuring reduced risks, optimized rewards, and a clear trajectory for long-term success.
