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Question 1

Please explain your understanding of the RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark?

Answer 1

Aim - to improve diversity and inclusion in the construction sector. Requires employers to commit to leadership & vision, recruitment, staff development, retention & engagement

Question 2

What are RICS doing to improve diversity and inclusion?

Answer 2

• International Womens Day
• LBGTQ+ equality pledge

Question 3

What are the professional standards and practice information?

Answer 3

Professional Standards - mandatory guidelines that surveyors must follow

Practice information - supporting guidance to help Surveyors

Question 4

What happened at COP29?

Answer 4

Held in Baku
To address the finance gap in climate change, to support vulnerable nations

Question 5

Summarise key takeaways from the RICS sustainability report 2024?

Answer 5

• Increase of green buildings
• Increase of green building methods
• Substantial action needs to be taken to reach net zero
• Introduction of whole life carbon assessments