APC Mandatory - Sustainability Flashcards
What is sustainability?
Fulfilling the needs of the current generation whilst not comprisimising on the needs of future generations (Brutland report 1987)
Focused on economic growth, environmental care and social wellbeing
What are the triple bottom line (TBL) principles?
3 P’s
TBL maintains that companies should commit to focusing as much on environmental concerns as they do on profits. TBL theory posits that instead of one bottom line, there should be three; people, profit, planet in other words social economic and environmental.
What does the NPPF say about sustainability development
In reference to 195, reiterates points set out under brutland 1987 and adds things should be conserved in a manner in accordance with their significance. But also highlights importance of planning implications and the requirements to consider social, environmental and economic considerations.
Can you tell me about any climate change conventions or protocols?
Kyoto protocol operationalizes United nations framework on climate change. This is now superceded by the Paris agreement. Aims to reduce greenhouse gasses in accordance with individual targets
What are the most recent eu/ uk targets relating to sustainability?
17 sustainable development goals (2015). Agreement to eradicate extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice and leave no one behind
What is the Paris agreement?
Legally binding international treaty on climate change
Aimed to limit global warming by 2dg Celsius pre industrial levels
Explain your understanding of cop 29
Most recent UN climate change conference.
New goal; 300 billion per year from developed countries
What RICS guidance relates to sustainability?
GN RICS Sustainability report 2024
RICS PS Sustainability and ESG in Commercial Property Valuation and Strategic Advice 3rd Ed. Eff 31 Jan 22
(Environmental, Social and Governance)
VPS 4 and 6
VPGA 8
Name relevant legislation in the uk for sustainability?
Environmental protection act 1990
Climate change act 2008
Energy act 2011
Minimum energy efficiency standards 2018 (mees)
UK net zero emission law 2019
NDRR 2023v Improvement Releif
What did the climate change act 2008 do?
Basis of uk’s approach in tackling/responding to climate change. Requires for co2, emissions and gasses to be reduced
What is the renewable heat incentive?
Goverment backed scheme in 2014 to promote use of renewable. Offers payment for qualifying installations of renewable tech paid back over 7 year period
Can you give me example of sustainability design feature
Solar panels
What do you understand about the energy act 2011
Theoretical way to measure energy performance of building. Paved way for mees 2018
Can you explain your understanding of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard [MEES] to me?
Came into force in April 2018
Applies to private rental resi and non domestic property
Aims to encourage landlords and property owners to improve the energy efficiency
When were EPCs introduced?
For domestic properties: April 2007
For commercial properties: April 2008
What is an EPC energy performance cert?
Summarises energy efficiency rating of property with recommendations on improvements to its energy efficiency. Minimum efficiency is E
What is a DEC?
A display energy certificate is an energy assessment required for public properties regularly visited by members of the public (e.g. police stations, hospitals etc.) over 250m2. A copy of the DEC must be displayed in a prominent place which is visible to all visitors. If the building is between 250m2 and 1000m2 in size the DEC is valid for 10 years, if it is over 1000m2 it is valid for 12 months
When is an epc required?
All commercial buildings
Sale, lease or refurbishment of resi buldings
LRT-BB
Epc exemptions
1) listed buildings
2) religious buildings
3) temp buildings
4) buildings with no htg/cooling
5) due to be demolished
What is included in an epc?
Epc rating
Date
Property
Measurement
Energy efficiency rating
Improvements
What are the key dates for MEES 2018
All properties must hit above E rating
Apr 23 unlawful to let property even on existing lease with epc F/G
Apr 27 must have epc C or above
Apr 30 must have Epc B or above
How long is an EPC valid for?
10 years
Penalties for non complicity with epc?
Policed by LA
Commercial
Less than 3mth up to 5k or 10% of RV up to 50k whichever is higher
More than 3 mth up to 10k or 20% of RV up to 150k whichever is higher.
Residential
Less than 3 mth up to 2k
More than 3 mth up to 4k
Which building reg relates to energy efficiency?
Part L conservation of fuel and power
What is BREEAM?
Bulding research establishment environmental assessment method
Voluntary assessment method tool for new and refurbished commercial/resi buildings
Rated aginst 9 characteristics
1) energy consumption
2) water use
3) transport links
4) waste management
5) health and wellbeing
Five BREEM ratings
Passgoodv goodexcellent *outstanding
What consideration would you apply to fit out for social and wellbeing
Social space
Natural lighting
Temp ctrl
Showers
Refreshments concessions
NDDR improvement relief
Eff Apr 24 trial till 28
Relief for expansion if for area, increased efficiency to building or p&m. Must be certified by BA that occ has be in occ for duration of works
What is climate change ?
Increased level of greenhouse gasses
Burning of fossil fules traos heat in atmosphere
Global Warming v Climate Change
Global warming
Increase in earth’s ave. surface temprature (caused by increase of greenhouse gasses)
Climate Change
Long-term alteration of global weather patterns, mainly due to human activities like burning fossil fuels, which increases greenhouse gas emissions and leads to global warming and environmental impacts.
What are greenhouse gasses
Gasses that trap the suns heat on planet earth
Uk net zero emission law 2019
Net zero by 2050
How would you measure sustainability of a building
Against KPI’s
Would look at social factors do people come into office every day, if not work out how much kwh per person of energy is being used
Economy factor - how much does building cost to run
Environmental factor - how much energy is consumed
What is sustainable building development?
Answer with definition from brutland report…fulfilling needs of current generation whilst not comprisimising future generations
What does the redbook say about sustainability?
VPGA 8 where evidence supports, sustainability must be reflected within valuation
VPS 6 - Now a mandetory requirement
OEW - N
Operational
Embodied
Whole Life Carbon
Net Zero
Operational Carbon
CO2 emitted from operational carbon use for e.g lighting+heating
Embodied Carbon
CO2 emissions produced, during the creation/transport of components to create the building
Whole Life Carbon
= Total of Operational+Embodies Carbon
Net Zero
Net zero refers to balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted with an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere, effectively reducing a carbon footprint to zero.
Give an example of net zero
An example of net zero is a company that reduces its carbon emissions by switching to renewable energy sources, like solar or wind, and offsets any remaining emissions by investing in projects that capture or absorb CO₂, such as reforestation or carbon capture technology. This way, the total emissions produced are balanced by the amount removed, achieving net zero.
ESG
Enviromental
EPC rating, CO2 footprint,v air quality etc
social
Spatial wellbing, occupancy rate,
Governance
Legislation, compliance
What is the differance between sustainability and ESG
ESG is the assessment tool and framework, whereas sustainability is the goal and/or outcome
