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Sustainability Flashcards

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What has been outlined in the RICS sustainability report 2022 ?

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  • It discusses the increasing demand for green buildings
  • it discusses that adding green/ sustainable features to a property increases value.
  • The need for a decarbonisation toolkit.
  • The need for the industry to upskill staff.
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What’s RICS’s view on Sustainability ?

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  • RICS is championing sustainable practices.
  • RICS is empowering professionals to embed sustainability consideration in the way they work.
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What Rule of Conduct does sustainability relate to ?

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Rule: Members and firms must provide a good quality and diligent service.

  • Encourage sustainable solutions that deliver balance on the 3 pillars.
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Define sustainability ?

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'’Meeting the needs of the present, without comprising the ability for future generation to meet their own needs’’.

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What are the 3 pillars of sustainability ?

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Environmental - Economic and Social

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What are the sustainable impacts of a building site ?

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  • Contamination
  • Grounds surface water pollution
  • Noise pollution
  • Constructions waste to landfill
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Positive impacts of a construction site ?

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  • Job creation
  • Skill and training
  • Urban regeneration
  • Use of sustainable materials.
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What is the Paris Agreement ?

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The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. To keep global warming well below 2 degrees above pre industrial levels by 2030

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What are the aims of the UN Sustainable Developments goals ? (HERT)

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  • End poverty
  • Improve health & education
  • Reduce inequality
  • Tackle Climate change and preserve our forests and oceans.
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What is the Climate Change Act (2008) ?

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Commits the UK government by law to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 100% of 1990 levels (net zero) by 2050.

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What guidance notes can Valuers use in regard to Sustainability ?

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Sustainability and ESG
in commercial property
valuation and strategic
advice (2021)

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What is an EPC?

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An EPC is an energy performance certificate.

This is mandatory when marketing a property for sale or to let.

They required for all commercial buildings larger than 50 sqm

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When should an EPC be commissioned ?

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Within 7 days of marketing a property.

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The front page of an EPC includes what ?

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  1. Property Address
  2. EPC certificate reference number
  3. Technical info
  4. Estimation of running costs
  5. Rating between A - G
  6. Benchmarking info
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What penalties can people face ?

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For commercial 12.5% of the buildings rateable value. (minimum of £500 and max of £5,000)

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When should an ‘action plan’ be implemented ?

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For buildings that have a GIA over 1,000 sqm being offered to the market.

An action plan must be prepared by an accredited advisor prior to marketing.

The buildings

17
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What does MEES stand for?

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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (2015)

18
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Describe MEES?

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The requirement for a minimum EPC rating level of E to let a building in England and Wales.

19
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What is the climate change Levy? (CCL)

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A tax on energy delivered to non domestic users in the UK. An incentive to increase energy efficiency with businesses and reduce carbon emissions.

Energy generated from renewable sources is exempt from the tax.

20
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What is BREEAM ?

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The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method.

An environmental assessment tool to rate new and refurbished property.

A buildings environmental impact is rated by BREEAM assessors.

The rating includes aspects such as; energy consumption, water use, transport links, health and wellbeing.

21
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What are the 5 BREEAM ratings:

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Pass
Good
Very good
Excellent
Outstanding

22
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How can ‘Net Zero’ be achieved ?

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  • Reduce construction impacts
  • Reduce operational energy
23
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Name some key sustainability initiatives ?

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UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Paris Agreement

24
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What is the role of the valuer in regards to sustainability ?

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RICS valuers are required under the RICS Rules of Conduct to adhere to a number of professional and social responsibilities, act in the public interest, take responsibility for their
actions and act to prevent harm.

Valuers are also required to follow the PS and VPS standards
in RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book Global Standards) and should also follow the good practice advice in the VPGAs.

If sustainability and ESG factors are identified and recognised as having an impact on value, they
should be reflected in valuation and reported

25
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Name some sustainable building materials ?

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  • Recycled materials
  • Solar panels
  • Rain water harvesting
  • Automated lighting sensors
26
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What are the benefits of BREEAM?

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  • Lowering running costs/ operating the building more efficiently.
  • Greater marketability
  • Good PR if a good rating is received.
27
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What is your understanding of rain water harvesting ?

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  • Reduces the need for imported water
  • Promotes water and energy conservation
  • ## Lower operational costs
28
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What does net zero refer to ?

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Greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere, being balanced out by removal of such gases.

29
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Suggestions as to how clients can improve their properties ?

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  • EPC
  • Improve insulation
  • Sustainable energy sources.
30
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Discuss Climate Change Act Scotland 2009 and section 63

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Section 63 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 refers to

  • buildings which have a GIA in excess of 1000 sqm on the market require an action plan.
  • Action plan is on the buildings energy and emissions performance and how it will be improved in 3.5 years.

Display Energy Certificate

31
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In you role as a surveyor what should your action be in regards to sustainability ?

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Encourage solutions that are sustainable.

32
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How can design lead to sustainable buildings ?

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Sustainable material use
Sustainable/ efficient construction

33
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Name sustainable technology ?

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Biomass heating
solar panels
wind turbines

34
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What steps has your firm taken to be more sustainable ?

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  • Paperless
  • Hybrid Cars
  • Encourage use ok bikes and public transport
  • Sustainable office stationery
  • Water wattles
  • Office recycling
35
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What international policies are you aware of in regards to sustainability ?

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  • Paris Agreement - to keep global warming well below 2 degree above pre industrial levels.
  • UN sustainability goals.
36
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What national legislation are you aware of in regards to sustainability ?

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  • Climate Change Act - commits the UK government by law to achieve net zero emission by 2050 - 2045 in Scotland.
  • EPC - making it mandatory to have an EPC to sell a property.
37
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Are you aware of any environmental taxes?

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Climate Change Levy

38
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What is the Climate Change Act (2008)

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The climate change act 2008 - commits the UK government by law to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 (2045 for Scotland).

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