RICS Sustainability Report 2025: Practical Integration into Building Surveys and Valuations for Spring 2026
The built environment generates 40% of global carbon emissions, yet more than 60% of property professionals conduct carbon calculations in less than half their projects—or not at all. [5] This striking disconnect between climate urgency and professional practice defines the central challenge facing surveyors and valuers as we move through 2026. The RICS Sustainability Report […]
Sustainability Metrics in Expert Witness Valuations: RICS 2025 Report Guidance for 2026 Disputes
Over 60% of property professionals admit they conduct carbon calculations and climate resilience assessments in less than half of their projects—or not at all.[3] This stark reality from the RICS 2025 Sustainability Report reveals a critical gap that could undermine expert witness testimony in 2026 property disputes. As courts increasingly scrutinize environmental performance in valuation […]
