Anchoring ESG in Project Portfolios

How can sustainability be embedded in project governance? The Croatian insurance company Triglav Osiguranje offers a compelling example: new projects must demonstrate their contribution to clearly defined ESG goals, such as reducing paper consumption or transitioning the vehicle fleet.

These ESG criteria are set annually and integrated into the project evaluation process. Project ideas that fail to show a positive impact on these goals have little chance of being approved. Portfolio prioritization is guided by the extent to which a project supports corporate strategy, sustainability, and business success.

This case study illustrates how ESG can evolve from a buzzword into a practical decision-making standard, traceable, measurable, and actionable. It’s an approach that has not only transformed internal collaboration but also significantly improved the company’s ESG rating.

Discover how ESG criteria can become binding standards for project governance and how to align your portfolio with sustainability goals. This case study offers actionable insights for refining evaluation processes, prioritizing strategically, and viewing ESG not as an obligation but as an opportunity.

All Participants will Receive the Academic Paper:
ESG Driven Project Portfolio Management: Insights from an Insurance Company Case Study.