16 September 2010

1. Rethinking Professional Services for the Low Carbon Future: Joe Martin, RICS CIC conference 16 September 2010

2. RICS Managing Change in a Changing World Creating Skills for Sustainability Ursula Hartenburger appointed Global Head of Sustainability August 2009 16 September 2010

3. 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. 16 September 2010

4. 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. 16 September 2010

5. 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 16 September 2010

6. Training course: Carbon management in the built environment • Course content • The context of carbon saving. • Policy direction and forthcoming requirements. • Developing a a carbon footprint • Developing a strategic carbon development plan • Carbon Reduction Commitment • Costs and savings through cabon reduction 16 September 2010

7. 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 2011Carbon reduction commitment - Implications of property transaction 16 September 2010

8. 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. 16 September 2010

9. 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 16 September 2010

10. RICS and Sustainability Liaison with government • BIS Innovation Growth Team: Carbon accounting • DECC Green deal for domestic and SMEs • CLG research into value. 16 September 2010

11. 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 16 September 2010

12. The role of RICS in green value creation and sustainable construction Market Research Research & Data Collection Training & Guidance Global 16 September 2010

13. Recent International Research & Guidance 16 September2010

14. Knowledge is the key to: Because…. + 16 September 2010

15. 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 16 September 2010

16. For More Information go to: www.rics.org/sustainability And subscribe to Global Balance- The RICS Sustainability e-news Contact: nbellanger@rics.org 16 September 2010