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M009 Sustainability

RICS Sustainability and the Property Lifecycle
Definition
1. The Bruntland Report 1994
  1. Rio summit
2. Pillars of sustainability
  1. Environmental
  2. Social
  3. Economic
3. Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
  1. Or
    1. A better quality of life, now and for future generations to come
What makes a sustainable building?
1. Technology
2. Accreditation
  1. BREEAM
  2. EPC's
3. Good communication links
4. Safe community
5. Open Space
Impact of sustainability onto Business
1. impact of clients sourcing material and labour from sustainable sources
  1. Impact on CSR
Investment Requirements
1. Higher Education Funding Agency
2. Equator principles - bank requirements
  1. credit risk management framework for determining, assessing and managing environmental and social risk in Project Finance
corporate resonsibility and reputation
1. Sustainability enforcement
  1. Governement - polluter pays
    1. Legal policies
    2. planning conditions
    3. legal policies
2. Ranking systems
  1. Ftse for Good Index
    Annotations:
    - The FTSE4Good Index Series has been designed to objectively measure the performance of companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards.
  2. Dow Jones CR index
    Annotations:
    - Launched 1999 evaluates the sustainability credentials of 2,500 companies listed Dow Jones Total Global Index They are the longest-running global sustainability benchmarks worldwide and have become the key reference point in sustainability investing for investors and companies alike.
  3. Carbon Disclosure Programme
What does sustainability means to Gleeds?
1. Deliver specialist advice to clients
2. Corporate Responsibility Policy
  1. Good for PQQ Bids
  2. Clients expect thier whole supply chain to have sustainable credentials
  3. GOALS
    1. • help our clients achieve their own sustainability objectives in a practical and cost effective way
    2. • take a leading role in reducing the negative impacts of our clients’ projects on the environment
    3. • reduce our carbon footprint
    4. • reduce our use of water
    5. • reduce waste and increase recycling
    6. • support environmental and social initiatives in our local communities
History of Sustainability
1. Kyoto Protecal 1997
  1. Set Emissions Targets for 2012
    1. UK Legislation set up from this target
    2. EU Directive
      1. UK
        Regional
        Local
        Policies
        UK Legislation
        The Energy Act 2011
        Green Deal
        Private Rented Sector
        Energy Company obligations
      2. Legislation
        The Climate Change Act 2008
        Reduce carbon by 80%
        Target to reduce greenhouse emissions in the UK by at least 80% by 2050
Regukatory and Non-Regulatory drivers
1. The Climate Change Act
2. Performance for Building Directive
  1. EPCs
  2. DEC's
3. Stern Report
4. Carbon Trading
5. 80% reduction 2050
6. Code for sustainable Buildings (UK)
7. Building Regulations (part L)
8. Code for sustainable homes
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Why Bother With Sustainability?
1. Added Value
  1. Obtain funding
  2. Brand Enhancement
  3. Competative Advantage
  4. Manage Risks
  5. Adapt to future change
  6. Corporate responsibility
  7. Employee satisfaction
2. Save Cost
  1. Reduced energy costs
  2. Reduced water costs
  3. Reduced material costs
  4. Reduced Taxation
  5. Access to grants
3. Legal policy
  1. EPC
  2. Zero Carbon Homes
  3. Building Regulations
  4. Waste Management
  5. Sustainable communities
  6. Environmental Taxation
4. Planning
  1. Merton Rule (10% renewables)
  2. Sustainable statements
  3. PPS1 -delivering sustainable developments
  4. Draft suplements to PPS1
Sustainability strategy issues
1. Living within environmental limits
  1. biodiversity
  2. land use
Technology - materials
1. Lightweight blocks vs. clay blocks
  1. Lightweight = £23/m2
  2. Clay £65/m2
2. Powder coated aluminium windows vs softwood t-glazing windows
  1. aluminium
    1. £480/m2 (LCC £60/m2 over 30yrs)
  2. Wood
    1. £380/m2 (LCC £210/m2 over 30yrs)
3. Carpet
  1. foam backed carpet
    1. £20/m2 (LCC £110/m2 over 30yrs)
  2. recycled rubber backed carpet with recycled pile
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Site Waste Management Plans
1. UK Construction Industry
  1. 100 millions tonnes of waste a year
  2. 10% to 30% of the materials delivered to site end up as waste having never been used
2. Government Policy
  1. 50% reduction in the amount of construction, demolition and excavation waste to landfill by 2012 relative to 2008 levels.
  2. Europe directive
    1. 70% of all non-hazardous construction and demolition waste to be reused or recycled by 2020
  3. Site Waste Management Plan Regulations 2008
    1. April 2008
    2. require a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP)
      1. all construction sites over £300,000 in value
      2. enhanced requirements for sites over £500,000.
    3. Client obligations
      1. Prepare a SWMP
        before construction works begin
      2. Appoint a Principal Contractor
        manage the SWMP during construction
        comply with the regulations
        Principal Contractor is not to be appointed
        client must take on the SWMP responsibilities
        Principle Contractor Obligations
        Ensure a copy of the SWMP is kept on site
        Make the SWMP available to all contractors carrying out work on the site
        Co-ordinate the work of all contractors on site in terms of waste
        Ensure every worker on site has a suitable induction and is provided with training appropriate to the requirements of the plan
        Encourage the reuse, recycling and recovery of waste
        Keep the SWMP for two years after the completion of construction
        Declare that all reasonable steps have been taken to comply with waste legislation and ensure that materials are handled efficiency
      3. Review, revise and refine the SWMP, in conjunction with the Principal Contractor
      4. Take reasonable steps to ensure that sufficient site security measures are in place to prevent the illegal disposal of waste
      5. Declare that all reasonable steps have been taken to comply with waste legislation and ensure that materials are handled efficiently.
    4. Enforcement Issues
      1. enforced by the Environment Agency and the Local Authority
      2. award fixed penalty notices (of £300) or on conviction a fine of up to £50,000
Carbon reduction commitment
1. generally
  1. private and public organisations account for 10 per cent of UK emissions
  2. April 2010, places consuming more than 6,000 MWh/year (roughly a £500,000 electricity bill annually) compulsory scheme = monitor + report emissions
  3. reduce CO2 emissions by 1.2 million tonnes before 2020.
2. Cap & Trade Scheme
3. Penalties & Fines
  1. Failure to comply, register, or disclose information
  2. Incorrect reporting
  3. Failure to hold or cancel sufficient allowances
  4. Failure to keep adequate records
  5. Enforced by Environmental Agency

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