Sustainable Development and Net Zero

What percentage of total greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to the Built Environment sector?

• 23%

• 37%

• 27%

• 30%

Which of the following is NOT considered a part of sustainable development?

• Environmental Protection

• Economic Growth

• Social equity

• Maximizing short-term profits

What is the definition of sustainable development according to the Brundtland Report?

• Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations

• Development that focuses on economic growth

• Development that promotes technology without consideration of environmental impact

• Development that maximizes resource use for present needs

In Ireland, what is the gender breakdown of the construction workforce according to the Labour Force Survey (Q2 2022)?

• 80% male, 20% female

• 50% male, 50% female

• 87.4% male, 12.6% female

• 90.7% male, 9.3% female

What is embodied carbon?

• Carbon emissions from operational energy use

• Embodied carbon is the “upfront carbon” generated before a building is used i.e. carbon associated with the construction materials, transport etc.

• Carbon emissions from vehicles

• Carbon emissions from agricultural activities

By what year does Ireland aim to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions?

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

• 2055

What three items make up the Triple Constraint when considering managing a project?

• Cost, Quality and Resources

• Time, Quality, Safety

• Time, Cost, Quality

Which of the following is an example of sustainable construction practice?

• Using non-renewable materials in construction

• Reducing energy efficiency to cut costs

• Building to minimize environmental impact and conserve resources

• Ignoring waste management in building projects