In the design and planning phases, critically evaluate the project’s impact when it comes to resource use, energy consumption and emissions reduction.

Actively consider your influence on decision making and leverage effective communication and collaboration skills to drive positive change towards a more sustainable future.

Questions to ask yourself

  1. Am I 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