27.09.2011 - UK behind Europe in property sustainability
The UK property sector trails the rest of Europe in adopting sustainable practices, although steady improvements are being made in the industry and RICS is working with government to accelerate the process. The RICS Sustainability Index, contained in the Green Gauge report puts the UK in fourth place, with a rating of 53%, behind Canada (74%), Continental Europe (65%) and Australasia (64%). With an increasing focus on energy efficiency and environmental issues, mainland Europe has now overtaken the UK in the index..............................................Full Article: Source
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