Rethinking Professional Services
for the Low Carbon Future:
Joe Martin, RICS
CIC conference
16 September 2010
RICS
Managing Change in a Changing World
Creating Skills for Sustainability
Ursula Hartenburger appointed Global Head of
Sustainability August 2009
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RICS and Sustainability
- Why we are involved
To meet the demand from clients and members for
support regarding related future investment risks as
well as opportunities.
To provide guidance and training to property
professionals to give them a the knowledge and
information required in the emerging market for
sustainable construction, property investment and
management.
To work with governments to ensure they set the right
conditions to support market transformation.
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Client demand
Legislation and regulation.
Future proofing value.
Research into the value proposition:
The economics of EU energy labels in the
housing market in the Netherlands.
Energy efficiency and value (March 2010).
Effect of eco-labelling on office occupancy rates
in USA.
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Training - Capacity building
Development of targeted products,
tools and services for members
(CPD, web based e-learning, event
modules)
Currently reviewing APC and ATC
competencies to further strengthen
mandatory sustainability competencies.
-> Global-Roll Out of Activities
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Training course:
Carbon management in the built environment
Course content
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The context of carbon saving.
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Policy direction and forthcoming requirements.
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Developing a a carbon footprint
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Developing a strategic carbon development plan
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Carbon Reduction Commitment
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Costs and savings through cabon reduction
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Sustainability Events:
15 September 2010 Climate change - policy and implications for property management
16 September 2010 The Practical Implications of Parts F, J and L 2010 - Chelmsford
23 September 2010 RICS Wales 'Creating the Energy for Change' Conference
06 October 2010 RICS London matrics - Carbon Reduction Commitment
11 October 2010 Sustainability and the Property Lifecycle (1 Day)
13 October 2010 Carbon Management in the Built Environment (1 Day)
26 October 2010 RICS LN&R - Rural Focus on Renewable Energy
28 October 2010 Sustainability and Smart Energy Systems
09 November 2010 Carbon Reduction Commitment - Implications of Property Transaction
09 November 2010 RICS Essex Energy in the Low Carbon Economy
16 November 2010 Climate change - policy and implications for property management
24 November 2010 Themal Imaging
24 November 2010 Code for sustainable homes, achieving the highest code levels
30 November 2010 Carbon reduction committment - Implications for property transactions
07 December 2010 Feed in Tariffs - opportunities for local authorities and housing assocs
08 December 2010 RICS Suffolk CPD breakfast - A Journey to Zero Carbon Schools
11 January 2011 Carbon reduction commitment - Implications of property transaction
12 January 2011 Edinburgh's future development
27 January 2011 Carbon reduction commitment - Implications of property transaction
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Communication:
RICS Global Balance
RICS Global Balance is a quarterly global e-newsletter covering the latest
developments in the fast moving field of sustainability.
RICS Climate Change Series - Green entrepreneurs
SPONGE / RICS Climate Change event. Over 60 participants in the event were
then involved in roundtables hosted by a range of green entrepreneurs giving
people a chance to network, share stories, challenges and successes involved in
establishing new green businesses.
RICS Global Climate Change Strategy
RICS has now launched its Global Climate Change Strategy in New York, stressing
the need for an ambitious and equitable climate deal.
Global Property Sustainability Survey Q1 2010
The RICS Global Property Sustainability Survey shows that the implementation of
sustainable real estate solutions rose across all global regions during Q1 2010.
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Guidance and communications:
Guidance
Sustainability and the property life cycle
Environmental impact assessments
Global glossary of terms sustainability terms
Research
Green gauge survey of members tracks the
attitudes of RICS members towards sustainability
Carbon profiling as a solution to whole life carbon
emission measurement in buildings
Knowledge community
Sustainability working group – cross disciplinary
virtual community
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RICS and Sustainability
Liaison with government
BIS Innovation Growth Team: Carbon accounting
DECC Green deal for domestic and SMEs
CLG research into value.
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Cross industry initiatives
Carbon Buzz. Promotion to members canvassing for
projects.
Dissemination of Technical Strategy Boards case
studys on retro-fit scheme.
BS TC101 Service Life Planning
 BCIS/BSi SMLCC for Constructuion Procurement
 BS 8544 LCC of Maintenance and Operations
RICS New Rules of Measurement
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The role of RICS in green value creation and
sustainable construction
Research
&
Data
Collection
Market
Research
Training
&
Guidance
Global
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Recent International Research & Guidance
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Because….
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Knowledge is
the key to:
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RICS housekeeping
362 Online communities
Online committee working
In our refurbished offices Facilities measure, energy,
waste, occupancy, etc
Switch off, recycle, cycle promotions to staff
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For More Information go to:
www.rics.org/sustainability
And subscribe to Global BalanceThe RICS Sustainability e-news
Contact: [email protected]
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