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Sustainability Flashcards

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Should valuers reflect sustainability characteristics in valuations?

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What does BREEAM stand for

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Building Research Established Environmental Assessment Method

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How long is an EPC valid for when must one be displayed

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What is the Paris agreement ?

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What is the Brundtland report definition of sustainability ?

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What is the key target of the Climate Change Act?

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What is ESG ?

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Has the RICS produced any recent guidance notes on this topic ?

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How is your organizations policy on sustainability ?

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Identify a sustainable feature in a property you have valued and how does it impact value ?

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Define Sustainability

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Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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What statutory requirements do u know about sustainability?

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  • Building regulations
  • EPC
  • Control of Asbestos Regulations
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What are the tree types of Asbestos ?

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  • White
  • Brown
  • Blue
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What are building regulations

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A set of regulation and standards that all new buildings must be built to.

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Can you name some of the building regulations ?

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A - Structure
B - Fire safety
C- Site Protection
D- Toxic Substances

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16
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Can you give me examples of environmental assessment methods

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BREEAM

MEES: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard

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What can be done to on site / to building to improve energy efficiency

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  • Waste Management
  • Sourcing from local services
  • Efficient use of machinery
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What does ESG cover ?

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  • Contributions made to the climate
  • The impact business have on the climate
  • Social Factors such as modern slavery, Human rights
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Why does does ESG matter ?

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It’s a tool for businesses to measure sustainability.

Businesses have an ability to shape policy to promote a positive environment.

20
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What to do you know about the changes to MEES?

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An offense to continue to sublet a commercial property that has an EPC below E.

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What can you do make your building more inclusive?

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Accessible to all
Convenient so everyone can carry out work
- A verity of facility suitable for everyone’s needs

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What is some key legislation in regards to sustainability

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  • Enviromental Act
  • Climate Change Act 2008
  • ## Paris Agreement 2015
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Can you tell me recent information RICS has published on sustainability

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RICS Sustainability Report

  • Demand for sustainability has risen in 12 months
  • Investors require more sustainable buildings
  • Room for improvement with little change in the construction industry
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Can you explain how the VOA use CRCA?

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  • Section 17 share with HMRC
  • Section 18 Can use data for for purpose
  • Criminal offense to share information outside of VOA

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