Sustainability & Points of Note

Question 1

What is the UK’s Sustainability Targets?

Answer 1

Net Zero by 20250
Working toward a target of eliminating avoidable plastic waste by 2042

Question 2

What is Scotland’s Sustainability goals?

Answer 2

Net Zero by 2045 - 5 years ahead of UK
90% reduction by 2040

Question 3

CBRE’s suitability goals?

Answer 3

Net Zero by 2040

Question 4

What is an overview of the Bichard Review?

Answer 4

• Published in June 2022
• Independent Review of RICS Governance, Purpose & Strategy
• 36 Recommendations in Total
• 7 Key Recommendations

Recommendations:

1. Renewed focus on Public Interest
2. Maintaining Self Regulation
3. Increased Focus on Diversity & Inclusion
4. Empowering members through greater support for Regional Boards
5. Independent Review of RICS Governance & Effectiveness
6. Simple, Clear & Accountable Governance Structure
7. Greater Leadership on Issues That Matter Most to Society (ESG & Climate Change)

Question 5

What was the Levitt Review?

Answer 5

• Published in 2021
• Undertaken by Alison Levitt
• Found lack of clarity about the roles and responsibilities of the boards, senior leadership and management.
• Recommended a full independent review of the RICS Governance Structure, which led to the Bichard Review