Sustainability Flashcards
Define sustainability?
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What is the Brundtland Report?
What does BREEAM stand for?
The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
What does LEED stand for?
What is an EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificate
When is an EPC not required?
What are the three pillars of sustainability, otherwise known as Triple Bottom Line?
Social, Economical and Environmental
What are SuDs?
Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)
What is the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility?
this is about accountability
What is Environment and Social Governance?
this is about measureability
Is there any RICS guidance for Sustainability?
rics proffesional standard sustainability and esg in comercial property valuarion and strategy 3rd edn 2023
Annual Sustainability Report
What is the circular economy concept?
What are the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
What is the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Do RICS have any sustainability campaigns?
Value the Planet
The Climate Change Act 2008
The Environment Act 2021
The Paris Agreement 2015
The Infastructure Act 2015
What is the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme?
What is the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting regime
When is Climate Change Levy payable?
What is the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard?
What approved documents relates to sustainability?
Approved document F, L, O, S
What is the Future Homes Standard and the Future Buildings Standards
What is Passivhaus?
How does National Planning Policy Framework impact sustainability?
Environmental Impact Assessments
Biodiversity Net Gain
What are some examples of green design or materials
BRE Green Guide to Specification
Examples of sustainable government grants
Whole Life Cost
Life Cycle Cost
