Sustainability

Question 1

What is sustainability?

Answer 1

Meeting the needs of today without compromising the ability for future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 2

What legislation are you aware of relating to sustainability?

Answer 2

Environment Act 2021
This sets target for:
1. Waste efficiency
2. Water quality
3. Air quality
4. Biodiversity

Question 3

Why is sustainability key to the profession?

Answer 3

The built environment contributes around 40% to the global carbon emissions. It is therefore a key player in reducing emissions and has the opportunity to significantly help in the journey to net zero.

Question 4

What is ESG?

Answer 4

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG)
refers to a set of standards for a company’s behaviour used by socially conscious investors to screen potential investments.

Question 5

What are the 5 ESG pillars?

Answer 5

1. Sustainability
2. Social impact
3. Charity & Community
4. Wellbeing
5. Governance

Question 6

How do you promote sustainability at FG?

Answer 6

1. Recycling Bins at Ashby office
2. Reduce the documents I send in post
3. Hold meetings on Teams rather than in person

Question 7

Example of where FG are financially sustainable?

Answer 7

Investing in graduates by covering fees for university, and therefore investing in the future generation