How can a sustainable commercial building help me realise my personal values and beliefs?
A diverse set of personal values and beliefs underlies each individual’s commitment to sustainability, and will undoubtedly have an impact on how they factor sustainability into their business planning and decision making. Personal motivations may influence – or bias – decision making towards sustainability, even in situations where organisational policies and processes prescribe a particular approach. For example, a developer with a personal commitment to sustainability is more likely to factor sustainability considerations into their decision making, even if they are not usual considerations of their employer. Thus, factors that lie behind decision making about sustainable commercial buildings will be a complex amalgamation that may not be well-documented or transparent. Furthermore, any organisation that wishes to embed sustainability in its strategic and organisational decision making will benefit from making sustainability part of the organisation’s cultural values (for more infor
