WorksheetsSustainable Development and Net Zero
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
