Understand Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

  • Explain the terms Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

  • Explain the legislation that is associated with sustainability and environmental issues
  • Explain the role and responsibility that a facilities manager has in supporting a Corporate Social Responsibility policy

Understand the impact of facilities management on the environment

  • Explain the range of impacts of facilities management activities on the environment
  • Explain how the facilities manager can mitigate, reduce or manage the impact of their activities on the environment
  • Explain the environmental advantages and disadvantages inherent within the various resources utilised by facilities managers

  • Explain new and ongoing developments in environmental management and explain how these may affect facilities managers

Understand how to manage waste and its safe disposal

  • Explain the principles of waste minimisation
  • Describe the methods and systems used to manage waste
  • Identify the relevant legislation in relation to handling, transporting, treating and disposing of waste

Understand how to improve environmental awareness and responsibility

  • Explain how the facilities manager can influence uses of natural resources, consumption and emissions control to improve the environment

  • Explain how the facilities manager can increase awareness and involvement of staff, contractors and suppliers in relation to environmental policies and sustainability