Sustainability Flashcards
Should valuers reflect sustainability characteristics in valuations?
What does BREEAM stand for
Building Research Established Environmental Assessment Method
How long is an EPC valid for when must one be displayed
What is the Paris agreement ?
What is the Brundtland report definition of sustainability ?
What is the key target of the Climate Change Act?
What is ESG ?
Has the RICS produced any recent guidance notes on this topic ?
How is your organizations policy on sustainability ?
Identify a sustainable feature in a property you have valued and how does it impact value ?
Define Sustainability
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
What statutory requirements do u know about sustainability?
- Building regulations
- EPC
- Control of Asbestos Regulations
What are the tree types of Asbestos ?
- White
- Brown
- Blue
What are building regulations
A set of regulation and standards that all new buildings must be built to.
Can you name some of the building regulations ?
A - Structure
B - Fire safety
C- Site Protection
D- Toxic Substances
Can you give me examples of environmental assessment methods
BREEAM
MEES: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard
What can be done to on site / to building to improve energy efficiency
- Waste Management
- Sourcing from local services
- Efficient use of machinery
What does ESG cover ?
- Contributions made to the climate
- The impact business have on the climate
- Social Factors such as modern slavery, Human rights
Why does does ESG matter ?
It’s a tool for businesses to measure sustainability.
Businesses have an ability to shape policy to promote a positive environment.
What to do you know about the changes to MEES?
An offense to continue to sublet a commercial property that has an EPC below E.
What can you do make your building more inclusive?
Accessible to all
Convenient so everyone can carry out work
- A verity of facility suitable for everyone’s needs
What is some key legislation in regards to sustainability
- Enviromental Act
- Climate Change Act 2008
- ## Paris Agreement 2015
Can you tell me recent information RICS has published on sustainability
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
Can you explain how the VOA use CRCA?
- Section 17 share with HMRC
- Section 18 Can use data for for purpose
- Criminal offense to share information outside of VOA
