RICS and Sustainability Flashcards
What have the RICS done about sustainability?
RICS Building Carbon Database - a free-to-use, publicly available resource for building professionals to have access to more detailed comparative data on carbon emissions
Professional Statement on whole-life carbon assessment for the built environment
Introduction of a training tool kit for property valuation professionals to factor sustainability costs into the valuation process, funded by the EU
Established the World Built Environment Forum - to share insights in to sustainability
The Futures Report 2020
Value the Planet Campaign - promotes the preservation of the planet through the implementation of the UNs sustainable development goals
What is the Futures Report?
Sets out the response to climate change
What is the PS on Whole Life Carbon Assessment?
Provides mandatory requirements and guidance for conducting a whole life carbon assessment
What is the World Built Environment Forum?
A platform to share insights in to sustainability
Aims to develop a consensus on how to deal with the challenges of the 21st century
Delivers information on this area
What are the UNs SDGs?
UN Sustainable Development Goals provide a framework for the industry in achieving sustainable development
Universally recognised
RICS have aligned with these
RICS Value our Planet?
promotes the preservation of the planet through the implementation of the UNs sustainable development goals
- Sustainable business checklist
- RICS net zero policy position paper
- Responsible business report
- UN SDGs
