The ESPRO Stockholm Conference 2006 SUSTAINABILITY: The Property Professional’s Role Ann Heywood PhD BSc FRICS Chair: RICS Presidential Commission on Sustainability Director: Principal Purpose- the sustainability consultancy
The ESPRO Stockholm Conference 2006 UK Government Priorities Sustainable consumption and production Energy and climate change Conservation of natural resources Sustainable communities
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The ESPRO Stockholm Conference 2006 Facets of the Property Professional’s Role Planning and development Environmental Building construction Facilities management
GREEN VALUE www.rics.org/greenvalue The ESPRO Stockholm Conference 2006 GREEN VALUE www.rics.org/greenvalue Joint North America and UK project Multiple commercial and Government sponsors Multiple real life examples
GREEN VALUE www.rics.org/greenvalue The ESPRO Stockholm Conference 2006 GREEN VALUE www.rics.org/greenvalue What is a Green Building? “For the purposes of this study, green buildings are those that use resources efficiently, reduce waste and provide superior indoor air and other qualities.”
GREEN VALUE www.rics.org/greenvalue The ESPRO Stockholm Conference 2006 GREEN VALUE www.rics.org/greenvalue What is Green Value? “Green Value is the net additional value obtainable by a green building in the market.”
GREEN VALUE www.rics.org/greenvalue The ESPRO Stockholm Conference 2006 GREEN VALUE www.rics.org/greenvalue Green Value can: Be quicker to secure tenants Command higher rents or prices Enjoy lower tenant turnover Cost less to operate and maintain
GREEN VALUE www.rics.org/greenvalue The ESPRO Stockholm Conference 2006 GREEN VALUE www.rics.org/greenvalue Green Value can: Attract grants and subsidies Improve productivity for occupants, affecting churn and fit out costs Benefit occupants to an extent that may exceed asset value
GREEN VALUE www.rics.org/greenvalue The ESPRO Stockholm Conference 2006 GREEN VALUE www.rics.org/greenvalue Green Value- Next Steps: Improved valuation methodologies Improved green databases Changes to leases Improved building codes and regulations Improved communication of results
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