Sustainable development requires a holistic consideration of environmental, social and economic issues in the decision-making process and when we undertake our activities.
A sustainable built environment will deliver and manage buildings and infrastructure that provide greater satisfaction; increased well-being and value to users. It also enables greater social value to be delivered, reduces risk and respects and treats stakeholders more fairly, enhancing and protecting the natural environment, minimising the impact, the consumption of energy and natural resources as well as making the industry more profitable and more competitive.
Taking a sustainable approach will encourage us to think more about the true value and costs of our activities and consider the impacts we might be having on the environment and society.
Sustainability Strategy: Sustainability Short
This animation explains why your organisation might need a sustainability strategy and show you how to use your key drivers to develop one.
In OECD countries, the built environment is responsible for around 25-40% of total energy use, 30% of raw material use, 30-40% of global greenhouse gas emission, for 30 to 40% of solid waste generation and people spend almost 90% of their life inside buildings. Consequently, our industry has a significant opportunity and responsibility to help tackle these sustainability issues.
Start, or improve, your sustainability journey today by viewing our resource library and gain a better understanding of the issues which will affect your business, in your local areas and what you can do to mitigate risk, meet legislative requirements and bring sustainability benefits to your business.
Sustainability Strategy
Sustainability Strategy Made Easy
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How sustainability is driving Ireland’s attractiveness as an investment destination
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Sustainability Strategy
Transparent Sustainability Reporting to achieve your Sustainability Strategy
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Sustainability Strategy
Ireland’s 2nd National Implementation Plan for SDGs
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