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Sustainability Flashcards

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What is sustainability?

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sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What is sustainable development?

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What does the NPPF say about sustainable development?

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What is the Paris Agreement?

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Explain your understanding of COP26.

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What did the UK Climate Change Act 2008 do?

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What is the UK’s current target for sustainability?

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What does Net Zero mean?

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Can you explain your understanding of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) to me?

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How does MEES impact upon your role?

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What are the key dates for MEES?

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What falls outside of MEES?

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Are there any exemptions from MEES?

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What did Rishi Sunak announce in September 2023 regarding the UK’s Net Zero target?

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What is a DEC?

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When is a DEC required?

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What must accompany a DEC?

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What are the penalties for not having a DEC?

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What is BREEAM/SKArating/LEED/Passivhaus?

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What happened to the Code for Sustainable Homes?

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What is the Climate Change Levy?

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What is SUDS?

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RICS APC - Spring 2024 (39 decks)

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