1 - Sustainability Flashcards
1
Q
What do you understand by the term ‘Sustainability’?
A
Existing in a way that meets our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
2
Q
What are the three pillars of Sustainability?
A
Economic, Social and Environmental
3
Q
Can you give me an example of Economic sustainability?
A
- Local employment on construction sites in order to support and sustain the local economy
4
Q
Can you give me an example of Environmental Sustainability?
A
- Protecting the environment through an approach such as ensuring a net gain in biodiversity in a development
5
Q
Can you give me an examples of Social sustainability?
A
- Investing in people, their training and their development in order for them to support themselves and others better in the future
6
Q
Can you name some BREEAM scoring areas?
A
- Waste
- Land Use and Ecology
- Pollution
- Water
- Energy
- Innovation
7
Q
What are the BREEAM Scoring levels?
A
- Outstanding - 85%
- Excellent - 70%
- Very Good - 55%
- Good - 45%
- Pass - 30%
- Unclassified - Less than 30%
8
Q
What is ESG?
A
Environment, Social, Governance
9
Q
What are the principles of ESG?
A
That it is becoming ever more important to demonstrate these metrics, particularly with investors.
