Unit 2 Facilities Management

Question 1

What are the three pillars of sustainability?

Answer 1

1. Environmental
2. Economical
3. Societal

Question 2

Define sustainability.

Answer 2

The process of living within the limits of available physical, natural and social resources in ways that allow the living systems in which
humans are embedded to survive.

Question 3

What are the 17 United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals?

Answer 3

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and well-being
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation
7. Affordable and clean energy
8. Decent work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action
14. Life below water
15. Life on land
16. Peace, Justice and strong institutions
17. Partnerships for the goals

Question 4

What are some areas to target when incorporating sustainability practices?

Answer 4

1. Waste minimization
2. Water conservation and management
3. Energy conservation and management
4. Pollution reduction
5. Environmentally sensitive purchasing (sourcing)

Question 5

Why do businesses pursue sustainability?

Answer 5

1. Impact on operations: reducing saves money, government incentives and increased asset value.
2. Impact on employees and guests: reducing toxic chemicals equated to healthier employees, and happier guests and planet.
3. Excellent marketing tool: competitive advanatge.

Question 6

Why go green?

Answer 6

1. Gaining competitive advantage by being a leader in the sector.
2. Customer loyalty
3. Employee retention
4. Awards and recognition
5. Regulatory compliance
6. Risk management
7. Increase brand value
8. Cost savings

Question 7

List a few green hospitality goals.

Answer 7

1. Decreasing greenhouse gas emissions
2. Saving energy
3. Conserving energy
4. Reducing solid and hazardous waste
5. Reducing exposure of workers, residents and visitors to toxic chemicals.
6. Education
7. Supporting green building programs, attracting green conventions, and green tourism.

Question 8

What are the challenges to sustainability?

Answer 8

1. Resistance to change: change is difficult for individuals and corporations.
2. Denial: some are skeptic about climate change despite broad consensus in the science community. Denial creates barrier to making progress.
3. Resources: The time and costs to make adjustments are costly - one may find it more convenient to drive rather than to walk.

Question 9

What are some opportunities to promote sustainability?

Answer 9

1. Discuss sustainability to friends and family.
2. Reflect on your own feelings about sustainability.
3. Decide on quick, easy and affordable personal sustainability actions.
4. Collaborate with others on sustainability initiative at home, work and school.
5. Join groups that promote sustainability.
6. Make informed decisions based on sustainability before making a purchase or voting in elections.

Question 10

List some examples of environmental sustainability.

Answer 10

1. Climate
2. Soil quality
3. Water quality and quantity.
4. Air quality
5. Biological diversity
6. Land use.

Question 11

What are some examples of economic sustainability?

Answer 11

1. Commercial viability
2. Return on investment
3. Net present value
4. Process efficiency
5. Output on desired products

Question 12

What are some examples of social sustainability?

Answer 12

1. Social acceptability.
2. Social well-being
3. Energy security and external trade
4. Resource conservation
5. Rural development and workforce training.