{"id":10445,"date":"2023-06-28T16:41:12","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T14:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/?post_type=services&#038;p=10445"},"modified":"2024-09-04T11:22:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T10:22:16","slug":"sustainable-development","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/services\/environmental-services\/sustainable-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Development Assessments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-dusty-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>SYSTRA offers a range of carbon and energy assessment and reporting services to help new infrastructure developments achieve recognised standards for sustainability \u2013 and deliver positive impacts for future generations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-balancing-environmental-social-and-economic-priorities\">Balancing environmental, social and economic priorities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To be classed as sustainable, developments must meet the needs of the present, without compromising the needs of future generations. To achieve sustainable status, developments must balance environmental, social and economic considerations with the objectives of the project. Various assessment methods are available to determine the sustainability of different types of development, from rail infrastructure to construction schemes, and to provide independent certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Developers, project managers and engineers working on major infrastructure schemes need to understand their legal and contractual requirements in relation to sustainability. Different types of scheme may need to achieve certain standards, such as BREEAM (formerly CEEQUAL) ratings. Specialist environmental evaluations, such as carbon and energy assessments, may need to be carried out to fulfil sustainable objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The environmental services team at SYSTRA helps clients to achieve their sustainability goals, including carrying out environmental assessments in line with recognised regulatory schemes. We have a track record of implementing environmental management programmes and helping clients achieve targeted sustainability ratings, as well as supporting clients with training in energy and carbon assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-offer-with-rail has-griplusclair-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-experience\">our experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noir-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Discover how SYSTRA has applied innovation, technology and ingenuity to re-think infrastructure engineering solutions to optimise time, budget, safety and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fdcfc74e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-griplusclair-color has-dusty-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/our-projects\/\" style=\"border-radius:100px\">VIEW CASE STUDIES<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/05\/design-3-1024x645.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5661 size-full\" style=\"object-position:33% 52%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/05\/design-3-1024x645.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/05\/design-3-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/05\/design-3-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/05\/design-3-474x299.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/05\/design-3-800x504.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/05\/design-3-180x113.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/05\/design-3-153x96.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/05\/design-3-230x145.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/05\/design-3.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dusty-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>SYSTRA helps clients to deliver infrastructure projects that minimise carbon, resource and energy use throughout design, construction and operation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmentally sensitive infrastructure development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>SYSTRA has the wide-ranging environmental expertise acquired to provide professional advice and reports on the sustainable elements of any infrastructure project \u2013 whether in rail, road, energy, water or the built environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certification to recognised sustainability standards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We help clients to develop infrastructure that meets recognised standards for carbon and energy consumption, including achieving BREEAM and CEEQUAL certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We also support clients to carry out their own environmental assessments, by providing training in specific tools and techniques, such as the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) Carbon Literacy Training and Rail Carbon Tool. Our support empowers clients to measure and reduce the carbon and resource impacts of new developments, while also reducing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT SERVICES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our range of sustainable development assessment solutions covers all aspects of environmental evaluation and reporting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BREEAM (formerly CEEQUAL) assessments<\/strong><br>Our qualified and licensed BREEAM assessors have extensive experience in supporting project teams through every step of the assessment process, helping developments to achieve targeted BREEAM ratings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carbon footprint assessment and reporting<\/strong><br>We undertake high-quality, accurate carbon assessments to help clients understand and reduce the carbon and resource impacts of their projects. We also provide certified training \u2013 including RSSB Carbon Literacy Training \u2013 to enable clients to carry out their own carbon assessments in line with recognised standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimising resource use and waste<\/strong><br>Our sustainable development specialists help clients find ways to maximise the use of renewed, reused and recycled materials on their projects \u2013 to reduce waste-to-landfill and minimise natural resource depletion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Environmental management systems<\/strong><br>SYSTRA uses tools such as the Network Rail Sustainability Charter, Environmental and Social Management Plans and the Business Policy Manual to help projects maximise environmental protection, avoid pollution and enhance biodiversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IEMA and CIWM-approved training courses<\/strong><br>SYSTRA is a certified provider of Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) courses. We provide a range of courses covering environmental auditing, environmental management systems, sustainability and waste management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sustainability audits and reporting<\/strong><br>Our team can conduct sustainability audits on construction and development sites to ensure targets are being achieved. Our audits use applicable targets and exemplar practice examples from industry-leading projects, as well as sustainability assessment methods such as BREEAM and CEEQUAL.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-griplusclair-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/sustainable-development-assessment_cropped-environmentalservicesteam-systra-14jun2023-decoymedia-98-635x1024.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/sustainable-development-assessment_cropped-environmentalservicesteam-systra-14jun2023-decoymedia-98-635x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10469 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/sustainable-development-assessment_cropped-environmentalservicesteam-systra-14jun2023-decoymedia-98-635x1024.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/sustainable-development-assessment_cropped-environmentalservicesteam-systra-14jun2023-decoymedia-98-186x300.jpg 186w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/sustainable-development-assessment_cropped-environmentalservicesteam-systra-14jun2023-decoymedia-98-768x1238.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/sustainable-development-assessment_cropped-environmentalservicesteam-systra-14jun2023-decoymedia-98-953x1536.jpg 953w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/sustainable-development-assessment_cropped-environmentalservicesteam-systra-14jun2023-decoymedia-98-474x764.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/sustainable-development-assessment_cropped-environmentalservicesteam-systra-14jun2023-decoymedia-98-800x1289.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/sustainable-development-assessment_cropped-environmentalservicesteam-systra-14jun2023-decoymedia-98-180x290.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/sustainable-development-assessment_cropped-environmentalservicesteam-systra-14jun2023-decoymedia-98-153x247.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/sustainable-development-assessment_cropped-environmentalservicesteam-systra-14jun2023-decoymedia-98-230x371.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/sustainable-development-assessment_cropped-environmentalservicesteam-systra-14jun2023-decoymedia-98.jpg 1241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fulfilling regulatory and contractual requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>SYSTRA helps clients to understand the legal and contractual requirements in relation to sustainability on each project, and we provide the services, support and advice required to meet those standards. Our environmental specialists ensure that all relevant documentation is supplied to demonstrate compliance with relevant legislation and contractual obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:76px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">We\u2019d love to help with your next project<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blanc-color has-dirty-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/uk\/contact\/business\/\" 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