Sustainability Flashcards
What is the definition of sustainability according to the Brundtland Report?
Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What are some key pieces of sustainability legislation?
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992), Kyoto Protocol (1997), Paris Agreement (2015), UK Climate Change Act (2008), Infrastructure Act (2015).
Name three of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Clean Water and Sanitation
What is the purpose of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)?
EPCs assess the energy efficiency of buildings and provide a rating.
Name two environmental assessment methods used in property.
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) UK origin
LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) US origin
What is the RICS Guidance Note on “Sustainability: Improving Performance in Existing Buildings” about?
It provides best practices for enhancing the sustainability performance of existing buildings.
What is the proposal regarding Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for residential properties?
The proposal is to raise the minimum EPC rating for residential property to C by 2030.
Presently the minimum EPC for residential property is E
