Why project management is critical to achieving the SDGs and how this can be achieved

This paper seeks to understand how projects can make an increased impact on the United Nations (UN) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDSs). The paper proposes Creating Shared Value as a synergistic method of achieving economic business success on projects, whilst also delivering wider benefits to society and the environment. The use of this ‘Triple Bottom Line’ can link SDGs to normative project success criteria. The paper provides a comparative study of literature with synthesis of findings and development of a conceptual model to guide future research.