Brief clients on options for prioritising sustainability beyond current legal obligations.

Leaders within firms are encouraged to lead by example and support teams to integrate sustainability into every aspect of design and decision-making, wherever possible. There are always opportunities for engineers to brief clients on options for prioritising sustainability beyond current legal obligations.

Questions to ask yourself

  1. Do I feel comfortable with the environmental/climate impact of the current proposal, project or situation, and why?
  2. Have I clearly outlined and documented my recommendations regarding environmental/climate impact, whether through project meetings, formal advice, or in the design features report, even if the decision maker opted not to implement them?

For further information about the nine actions, view Practice Note 32 – The role of the engineer