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Welcome to the members only area. You will find below a number of research papers, reports and market reviews to download that we have selected for you because for in our opinion they are some of the most significant documents published in the last 18 months. We daily scour the academic, professional and consumer press for robust publications, and will add them here for your consideration. If you would like to bring any to our notice, please do let us know at members@Sustainworldwide.com.
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2013 reports and documents
Circular Economy Receives Public Support WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) research shows that there is consumer interest in resource efficient business models which contribute to a circular economy by keeping products in circulation for longer. The research reveals on average almost two thirds of consumers said they would be likely to use the services if they were delivered by DIY retailers, specialist electrical retailers and manufacturers.
| consumer_research_resource_efficient_business_models__wrap_uk.pdf |
Toolkit For Resilient Cities - A new report from Siemens, Arup and RPA
Siemens, Arup and the Regional Plan Association have released its Toolkit for Resilient Cities. The report explores how the resilience of critical urban infrastructure systems might be enhanced to prepare cities more effectively for major weather-related hazards. These events are being played out against a backdrop of global population growth and increasing urbanisation.
Siemens, Arup and the Regional Plan Association have released its Toolkit for Resilient Cities. The report explores how the resilience of critical urban infrastructure systems might be enhanced to prepare cities more effectively for major weather-related hazards. These events are being played out against a backdrop of global population growth and increasing urbanisation.
| toolkit_for_resilient_cities_full_report.pdf |
The State of Green Business, 2013
The sixth annual State of Green Business was published earlier this month. The report previews the ‘top trends’ as it sees them for the year ahead, and sets out metrics to cover companies’ natural capital costs, supply chain impacts, measurements of transparency and disclosure, risk and resilience amongst other issues. The detailed report, produced by GreenBiz.com in partnership with Trucost, aims to put a price on resource use and pollution to assist companies and investors to address sustainability issues in boardroom business decisions.
The sixth annual State of Green Business was published earlier this month. The report previews the ‘top trends’ as it sees them for the year ahead, and sets out metrics to cover companies’ natural capital costs, supply chain impacts, measurements of transparency and disclosure, risk and resilience amongst other issues. The detailed report, produced by GreenBiz.com in partnership with Trucost, aims to put a price on resource use and pollution to assist companies and investors to address sustainability issues in boardroom business decisions.
| state-green-business-2013.pdf |
Renewable energy country attractiveness indices (CAI), February 2013
Published by Ernst & Young
The Ernst & Young Country attractiveness indices (CAI) are updated on a quarterly basis and score 40 countries on the attractiveness of their renewable energy markets, energy infrastructure and the suitability for individual technologies.
Published by Ernst & Young
The Ernst & Young Country attractiveness indices (CAI) are updated on a quarterly basis and score 40 countries on the attractiveness of their renewable energy markets, energy infrastructure and the suitability for individual technologies.
| ernst__young_cai_report-feb-2013.pdf |
Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2013
Published by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, Emerging Trends is one of the oldest, most highly regarded annual industry outlook for the real estate and land use industry. It includes interviews and survey responses from hundreds of leading real estate experts, including investors, developers, property company representatives, lenders, brokers and consultants. According to the report, sustainability within the built environment is high on the agenda for 2013.
Published by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, Emerging Trends is one of the oldest, most highly regarded annual industry outlook for the real estate and land use industry. It includes interviews and survey responses from hundreds of leading real estate experts, including investors, developers, property company representatives, lenders, brokers and consultants. According to the report, sustainability within the built environment is high on the agenda for 2013.
| pwc-emerging-trends-in-real-estate-2013.pdf |
A guide to Zero Carbon Strategies
The Zero Carbon Hub has published a guide outlining strategies for achieving the steps incorporated in the Government's policy for zero carbon homes, which will be the compulsory standard for new homes from 2016. Zero Carbon Strategies looks at three different approaches incorporating improvements to building fabric and low-carbon technologies, as well as allowable financial solutions for bridging the gap between on-site emissions and the zero-carbon standard.
The Zero Carbon Hub has published a guide outlining strategies for achieving the steps incorporated in the Government's policy for zero carbon homes, which will be the compulsory standard for new homes from 2016. Zero Carbon Strategies looks at three different approaches incorporating improvements to building fabric and low-carbon technologies, as well as allowable financial solutions for bridging the gap between on-site emissions and the zero-carbon standard.
| zerocarbonstrategies_web.pdf |
2012 reports and documents
ISA 2012 Report provides sustainability data in 51 countries
The International Sustainability Alliance’s (ISA) third Annual Benchmarking Report highlights the growing influence of ISA’s unique database of property sustainability. The database comprises extensive consumption data provided by ISA members, who include leading corporate real estate owners, occupiers, developers and investors. They collectively control 150 million m2 of commercial assets in 51 countries, with an estimated value of more than £150 billion.
The International Sustainability Alliance’s (ISA) third Annual Benchmarking Report highlights the growing influence of ISA’s unique database of property sustainability. The database comprises extensive consumption data provided by ISA members, who include leading corporate real estate owners, occupiers, developers and investors. They collectively control 150 million m2 of commercial assets in 51 countries, with an estimated value of more than £150 billion.
| isa_-_annual_benchmarking_report_-_2012.pdf |
Business leaders prioritise sustainability
Almost seven in ten businesses (69%) consider sustainability to be a priority business driver for success in 2012, finds a comprehensive report independently commissioned by edie.net, Sustainable Business magazine and Temple Group. Contributors to the 34-page document, published in October 2012, include Virgin Media and Lloyds TSBStadium amongst a total of 423 respondents.
Almost seven in ten businesses (69%) consider sustainability to be a priority business driver for success in 2012, finds a comprehensive report independently commissioned by edie.net, Sustainable Business magazine and Temple Group. Contributors to the 34-page document, published in October 2012, include Virgin Media and Lloyds TSBStadium amongst a total of 423 respondents.
| why_are_business_leaders_prioritising_sustainability.pdf |
2012 GRESB Report
Based on sustainability data gathered from 36,000 properties worldwide, which represents US$1,300 billion in global assets under management, the GRESB Survey provides focus and direction for the real estate sector by benchmarking sustainability performance.
Published: September 2012
Based on sustainability data gathered from 36,000 properties worldwide, which represents US$1,300 billion in global assets under management, the GRESB Survey provides focus and direction for the real estate sector by benchmarking sustainability performance.
Published: September 2012
| 2012_gresb_report.pdf |
Survival of the Fittest: Sustainable Tourism Means Business
The Travel Foundation outlines its call for the industry to consider its stance on sustainability, set ambitious targets and work as one to grab the opportunities as well as meet the environmental, economic and social challenges ahead.
Published: July 2012
The Travel Foundation outlines its call for the industry to consider its stance on sustainability, set ambitious targets and work as one to grab the opportunities as well as meet the environmental, economic and social challenges ahead.
Published: July 2012
| whitepaper_survival_of_the_fittest_2012.pdf |
2011 reports and documents
Towards The Circular Economy Report Executive Summary
A report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on the concept of a circular economy, which is an industrial system that is restorative or regenerative by intention and design. A circular economy replaces the ‘end-of-life’ concept with restoration, shifts towards the use of renewable energy, eliminates the use of toxic chemicals, which impair reuse, and aims for the elimination of waste through the superior design of materials, products, systems, and, within this, business models.
A report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on the concept of a circular economy, which is an industrial system that is restorative or regenerative by intention and design. A circular economy replaces the ‘end-of-life’ concept with restoration, shifts towards the use of renewable energy, eliminates the use of toxic chemicals, which impair reuse, and aims for the elimination of waste through the superior design of materials, products, systems, and, within this, business models.
| circulareconomy_execsummary.pdf |
Sustainable Golf Course Design Guidance published
The Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) has published guidance for the sustainable development and renovation of golf facilities. Designed to support a wide audience including the international golf development community, plus government, environment and community-based organizations, the document sets out practical ideas to help golf projects comprehensively and consistently deliver against the mainstream sustainability agenda. Sustainable Golf Development: Creating a Positive Legacy is available to download on the GEO website.
The Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) has published guidance for the sustainable development and renovation of golf facilities. Designed to support a wide audience including the international golf development community, plus government, environment and community-based organizations, the document sets out practical ideas to help golf projects comprehensively and consistently deliver against the mainstream sustainability agenda. Sustainable Golf Development: Creating a Positive Legacy is available to download on the GEO website.
| sustainable_golf_development.pdf |
Consumer Futures 2020: Scenarios for tomorrow’s consumers
A report by think-tank Forum for the Future, Sainsbury’s and Unilever that concludes: “Savvy brands will make money by accelerating the transition to a more sustainable world. Companies should use their marketing, communications and innovation skills to create consumer demand for sustainable and profitable products and services”.
Published October 2011
A report by think-tank Forum for the Future, Sainsbury’s and Unilever that concludes: “Savvy brands will make money by accelerating the transition to a more sustainable world. Companies should use their marketing, communications and innovation skills to create consumer demand for sustainable and profitable products and services”.
Published October 2011
| consumer-futures-exec-summary-webreduced-size.pdf |
The cost of building to the Code for Sustainable Homes - updated cost review
A Department for Communities and Local Government report, authored by Element Energy and Davis Langdon, that reveals the ‘extra-over’ costs to build to the UK Code for Sustainable Homes level 3 (a 25% DER improvement against Part L 2006 benchmark) is an average of 5% for several dwelling types.
Published August 2011
A Department for Communities and Local Government report, authored by Element Energy and Davis Langdon, that reveals the ‘extra-over’ costs to build to the UK Code for Sustainable Homes level 3 (a 25% DER improvement against Part L 2006 benchmark) is an average of 5% for several dwelling types.
Published August 2011
| clg_costofbuildingsustainablehomes.pdf |
An Analysis of the Effects of Residential Photovoltaic Energy Systems on Home Sales Prices in California, USA
New research by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory finds strong evidence that homes with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems sell for a premium over homes without solar systems: average home sales price premium of approximately $17,000 (approx £10,500). August 2011
New research by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory finds strong evidence that homes with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems sell for a premium over homes without solar systems: average home sales price premium of approximately $17,000 (approx £10,500). August 2011
| solarpv_pricepremium_calus.pdf |
Going for 'green', sustainable building certification statistics Europe
RICS survey that analyses the impact of four issuing organisations’ sustainability certificates for commercial buildings: Germany's DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Nachhaltiges Bauen), the UK's BREEAM, USA's LEED and France's HQE (Haute Qualite Environmentale). BREEAM comes out on top.
Published July 2011
RICS survey that analyses the impact of four issuing organisations’ sustainability certificates for commercial buildings: Germany's DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Nachhaltiges Bauen), the UK's BREEAM, USA's LEED and France's HQE (Haute Qualite Environmentale). BREEAM comes out on top.
Published July 2011
| sustainability-broschre-e2.pdf |
Delivering Sustainable Urbanism: A Strategic Land Investment Model (SLIM)
A report by the Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment that calls for a new residential growth model – based on sustainable urbanism principles – that has in three exemplar developments delivered value premiums of between 18 and 48 per cent.
Published July 2011
A report by the Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment that calls for a new residential growth model – based on sustainable urbanism principles – that has in three exemplar developments delivered value premiums of between 18 and 48 per cent.
Published July 2011
| deliveringsustainableurbanism.pdf |
Sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa
The Challenge of Communicating Sustainability Issues for Business Operating in sub-Saharan Africa by Markus Reichardt, PE International (South Africa).
Published June 2011
The Challenge of Communicating Sustainability Issues for Business Operating in sub-Saharan Africa by Markus Reichardt, PE International (South Africa).
Published June 2011
| sustainability_subsaharanafrica-lowres.pdf |
Financial Times Luxury Residential Marina Developments - the ultimate in home berths
| ft_residential_marinas_18june11.pdf |
M&S 2011 How We Do Business Report: Plan A
M&S’s 2011 How We Do Business Report with progress updates on all 180 of its Plan A commitments. Key highlights over the last 12 months include an absolute 13% reduction in carbon emissions, 23% improvement in energy efficiency, 34% reduction in waste and 94% recycling rate.
Published June 2011
M&S’s 2011 How We Do Business Report with progress updates on all 180 of its Plan A commitments. Key highlights over the last 12 months include an absolute 13% reduction in carbon emissions, 23% improvement in energy efficiency, 34% reduction in waste and 94% recycling rate.
Published June 2011
| ms_plana_report_2011.pdf |
Funding Revolution
A Forum for the Future and BWB solicitors authored guide to establishing and running low carbon community revolving funds.
Published March 2011
A Forum for the Future and BWB solicitors authored guide to establishing and running low carbon community revolving funds.
Published March 2011
| funding_revolution_2011.pdf |
Mainstream Green: Moving Sustainability from Niche to Normal
A report by OgilvyEarth on the “Green Gap”, the discrepancy between stated intention and behavior when it comes to living sustainably, and the opportunities that exist for the brands who are able to change consumer behavior. Published April 2011
A report by OgilvyEarth on the “Green Gap”, the discrepancy between stated intention and behavior when it comes to living sustainably, and the opportunities that exist for the brands who are able to change consumer behavior. Published April 2011
| mainstream_green.pdf |
Energy-Efficient
Buildings: Europe
A report addressing ESCO Market Dynamics, Performance Contracting, Energy Efficiency Retrofits, Green Building Certification, Financing Structures, Market Analysis, and Forecasts. Published March 2011
A report addressing ESCO Market Dynamics, Performance Contracting, Energy Efficiency Retrofits, Green Building Certification, Financing Structures, Market Analysis, and Forecasts. Published March 2011
| eebeu-11-executive-summary.pdf |
Energy
& Environment Consumer Survey
A detailed 38pp Pike Research White Paper that examines Consumer Attitudes and Awareness about 12 Energy & Environmental Concepts, including Solar energy, Wind energy and Biofuels. Published February 2011
A detailed 38pp Pike Research White Paper that examines Consumer Attitudes and Awareness about 12 Energy & Environmental Concepts, including Solar energy, Wind energy and Biofuels. Published February 2011
| eecs-11-pike-research.pdf |
5 Green Technologies that will change the World in 2011
A report by Global Green Agriculture that investigates a hidden technology that may make solar panels obsolete, an alternative to corn-based ethanol that can create fuel at the same price as oil at $40 a barrel and more. Published January 2011
A report by Global Green Agriculture that investigates a hidden technology that may make solar panels obsolete, an alternative to corn-based ethanol that can create fuel at the same price as oil at $40 a barrel and more. Published January 2011
| globaltrends2011.pdf |
2010 reports and documents
Building Efficiency: Ten Trends to Watch in 2011 and Beyond
A Pike Research report that identifies ten trends that are certain to have a major impact on the building efficiency sector in the coming year and beyond. Topics include: Energy Codes; Mandatory disclosure rules; Green building certification; Building energy management systems; ESCO markets. Published December 2010
A Pike Research report that identifies ten trends that are certain to have a major impact on the building efficiency sector in the coming year and beyond. Topics include: Energy Codes; Mandatory disclosure rules; Green building certification; Building energy management systems; ESCO markets. Published December 2010
| be10t-10-pike-research.pdf |
Smart Grid Consumer Survey
Preferences and Attitudes about Smart Meters, Home Energy Management, Demand Response Programs, and Smart Appliances, base on a survey of 1,000+ adults. Published: December 2010
Preferences and Attitudes about Smart Meters, Home Energy Management, Demand Response Programs, and Smart Appliances, base on a survey of 1,000+ adults. Published: December 2010
| sgsu-10-executive-summary.pdf |
House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee
An examination of the expenditure, administration, and policy of DECC and associated public bodies. The report includes evaluation of international emissions performance standards, demands, costs, taxes and incentives. Published: December 2010
An examination of the expenditure, administration, and policy of DECC and associated public bodies. The report includes evaluation of international emissions performance standards, demands, costs, taxes and incentives. Published: December 2010
| house_of_commons_energy_and_climate_change_report_on_emissions_performance_standards.pdf |
Renewable Distributed Energy Generation (RDEG)
Distributed Solar Photovoltaics and Small Wind Power: Demand Drivers and Barriers, Technology Issues, Competitive Landscape, and Global Market
Forecasts. Published: December 2010
Distributed Solar Photovoltaics and Small Wind Power: Demand Drivers and Barriers, Technology Issues, Competitive Landscape, and Global Market
Forecasts. Published: December 2010
| rdeg-10-executive-summary.pdf |
Household Appliances on the Smart Grid
Energy Management and Demand Response, Applications, Communications Technologies, Standards, and Key Industry Players. Published November 2010
Energy Management and Demand Response, Applications, Communications Technologies, Standards, and Key Industry Players. Published November 2010
| sapp-10-executive-summary.pdf |
Low carbon housing: lessons from Elm Tree Mews
Findings from a low carbon housing trial of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s Elm Tree Mews, York. The report discusses the technical and policy issues that arise from the trial, which saw considerable underperformance of the installed technologies. Published November 2010
Findings from a low carbon housing trial of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s Elm Tree Mews, York. The report discusses the technical and policy issues that arise from the trial, which saw considerable underperformance of the installed technologies. Published November 2010
| jrf_lch_summary.pdf |
2010 High Net Worth Individuals and Sustainable Investment Study
A report by Eurosif that estimates the 2010 European HNWI Sustainable Investment market to be approximately €729 billion, a growth rate of 35% over the two-year period since the data was previously collected. Published October 2010
A report by Eurosif that estimates the 2010 European HNWI Sustainable Investment market to be approximately €729 billion, a growth rate of 35% over the two-year period since the data was previously collected. Published October 2010
| eurosif_hnwi_2010.pdf |
Sustainable property development – What are the benefits for agents and developers in going ‘green’?
A presentation by Anwar Harland-Khan, CEO of Sustain Worldwide, given at the Property Investor Show/OPP Live at Excel, London
15 October 2010
A presentation by Anwar Harland-Khan, CEO of Sustain Worldwide, given at the Property Investor Show/OPP Live at Excel, London
15 October 2010
| sustainworldwide_pis_opp.pptx |
Green Homes 2010
A report on zero carbon, sustainability and the house-building sector in the UK by leading international agent, Knight Frank. The report includes a response from housebuilders to the proposed 2016 zero carbon directive. Published October 2010.
A report on zero carbon, sustainability and the house-building sector in the UK by leading international agent, Knight Frank. The report includes a response from housebuilders to the proposed 2016 zero carbon directive. Published October 2010.
| greenhomes2010_knight_frank_research_report_11oct.pdf |
Consumer Feedback on Low Carbon Housing
The UK Government has set ambitious targets for all new homes to be zero carbon by 2016. To meet this target, many developers are building and testing exemplar low- and zero-carbon houses. Feedback is vital to understanding what consumers want and what would encourage investment in the types of houses. Published September 2010.
The UK Government has set ambitious targets for all new homes to be zero carbon by 2016. To meet this target, many developers are building and testing exemplar low- and zero-carbon houses. Feedback is vital to understanding what consumers want and what would encourage investment in the types of houses. Published September 2010.
| consumers_lch_bre.pdf |
Building-integrated photovoltaics
The expanding global markets for BIPV and BAPV examined, including an analysis of demand drivers and economics, technology issues, and key industry players.
Published September 2010.
The expanding global markets for BIPV and BAPV examined, including an analysis of demand drivers and economics, technology issues, and key industry players.
Published September 2010.
| bipv-10-executive-summary.pdf |
Global Trends in Sustainable Energy Investment 2010
An analysis of Trends and Issues in the Financing of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, by the United Nations Environment Programme.
Published July 2010
An analysis of Trends and Issues in the Financing of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, by the United Nations Environment Programme.
Published July 2010
| un_financing_renewable_energy_2010.pdf |
SolarMarket Pike Research - The New Solar Market
Implications of the Shift to a Demand-Driven Market: Key Differentiators to Watch in 2010 and Beyond.
Published July 2010.
Implications of the Shift to a Demand-Driven Market: Key Differentiators to Watch in 2010 and Beyond.
Published July 2010.
| solarmarket_pike_research.pdf |
GBCP 10 Executive-Summary
Green Building Certification Programs
Global Certification Programs for New and Existing Buildings in the Commercial and Residential Sectors
Published July 2010
Green Building Certification Programs
Global Certification Programs for New and Existing Buildings in the Commercial and Residential Sectors
Published July 2010
| gbcp-10-executive-summary.pdf |
Digest of UK Energy Statistics - 2010
Department of Energy and Climate Change digest which provides comprehensive data for 2009 and an account of trends in energy supply and demand in the UK.
Published July 2010
Department of Energy and Climate Change digest which provides comprehensive data for 2009 and an account of trends in energy supply and demand in the UK.
Published July 2010
| digest_of_uk_energy_statistics-2010.pdf |
Designing Houses for Health - June 2010
A Review by Dr Richard Hobday - Commissioned by the VELUX Company Ltd
Published June 2010
A Review by Dr Richard Hobday - Commissioned by the VELUX Company Ltd
Published June 2010
| designing_houses_for_health_june_2010_final-1.pdf |
Hitting the Green Wall and Beyond
How is the UK development industry building sustainable foundations?
Published June 2010
How is the UK development industry building sustainable foundations?
Published June 2010
| hitting_the_green_wall_and_beyond.pdf |
Zero Carbon Compendium 2010
A unique snapshot of how 15 different countries are demonstrating leadership in low carbon technology, culture change, policy development and change
management.
Published 2009; revised (with minor modifications) January 2010
A unique snapshot of how 15 different countries are demonstrating leadership in low carbon technology, culture change, policy development and change
management.
Published 2009; revised (with minor modifications) January 2010
| zero_carbon_compendium_2010_size_12mb.pdf |
2009 reports and documents
Social Return on Investment (SROI)
A guide that introduces SROI and provides clarity on its use, which is aimed at those who want to measure and analyse the social, environmental and
economic value being generated by their activities. First published: 2009
A guide that introduces SROI and provides clarity on its use, which is aimed at those who want to measure and analyse the social, environmental and
economic value being generated by their activities. First published: 2009
| sroi_guide.pdf |
2009 Zero Carbon Capacity Index
A RICS commissioned index highlighting which countries are developing the capacity to make progress towards the aspirational goal of a zero-carbon built environment.
Published May 2010
A RICS commissioned index highlighting which countries are developing the capacity to make progress towards the aspirational goal of a zero-carbon built environment.
Published May 2010
| 2009_zero_carbon_capacity_index_results_1_.pdf |
CBRE Who Pays For Green 2009
The Economics of Sustainable Buildings. A seminal report by CB Richard Ellis
Published March 2009
The Economics of Sustainable Buildings. A seminal report by CB Richard Ellis
Published March 2009
| cbre_who_pays_for_green_2009.pdf |
2011 conference presentations
Investing in Sustainability: Maximising the Opportunities of a Sustainably Built Future
conference presentations
conference presentations
David Goatman, Partner and Head of Sustainability Consultancy, Knight Frank:
How 'green' property will deliver better returns: the link between sustainability and property values
How 'green' property will deliver better returns: the link between sustainability and property values
| davidgoatman.pdf |
Marianne Hay, partner at Hamilton Bradshaw:
Accessing development finance to build sustainable resorts and communities
Accessing development finance to build sustainable resorts and communities
| mariannehay.pdf |
Katrina Craig, MD of Hotel in a Box:
Opportunities in resort development partnerships: mixed-use hotel and residential property resorts
Opportunities in resort development partnerships: mixed-use hotel and residential property resorts
| katrinacraig.pdf |
Andrew Mellor, Partner (Environmental), PRP Architects:
Discovering tomorrow’s applied cutting edge applicable sustainable technologies and materials today
Discovering tomorrow’s applied cutting edge applicable sustainable technologies and materials today
| andrewmellor.pdf |
Dominic England, Creative Planning Director at Brand Potential:
Harnessing the media: intelligent targeting to secure investors and buyers of sustainable property
Harnessing the media: intelligent targeting to secure investors and buyers of sustainable property
| dominicengland.pdf |
