Sustainability Flashcards

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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 is the Brundtland Report?

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3
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What does BREEAM stand for?

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The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

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What does LEED stand for?

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What is an EPC?

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An Energy Performance Certificate

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6
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When is an EPC not required?

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What are the three pillars of sustainability, otherwise known as Triple Bottom Line?

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Social, Economical and Environmental

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What are SuDs?

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Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)

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What is the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility?

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this is about accountability

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What is Environment and Social Governance?

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this is about measureability

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Is there any RICS guidance for Sustainability?

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rics proffesional standard sustainability and esg in comercial property valuarion and strategy 3rd edn 2023

Annual Sustainability Report

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12
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What is the circular economy concept?

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What are the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals

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14
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What is the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

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15
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Do RICS have any sustainability campaigns?

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Value the Planet

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16
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The Climate Change Act 2008
The Environment Act 2021
The Paris Agreement 2015
The Infastructure Act 2015

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What is the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme?

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What is the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting regime

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When is Climate Change Levy payable?

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What is the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard?

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What approved documents relates to sustainability?

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Approved document F, L, O, S

22
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What is the Future Homes Standard and the Future Buildings Standards

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What is Passivhaus?

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How does National Planning Policy Framework impact sustainability?

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Environmental Impact Assessments
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Biodiversity Net Gain
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What are some examples of green design or materials
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BRE Green Guide to Specification
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Examples of sustainable government grants
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Whole Life Cost
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Life Cycle Cost