Sustainable Development Unit publicationsThis page has downloads of key guidance documents produced by the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU). The SDU is responsible for the formation and implementation of internal Sustainable Development polices. We advise Council staff and departments on sustainable issues and aim to integrate sustainability into the Councils decision making processes. Sustainable DesignSustainable Design Guide This document has been produced to assist Council departments and Building professionals in identifying and integrating the benefits of sustainability into design. The guide is a useful tool for those involved in the design of Edinburgh's built environment.
The Edinburgh Standards for Sustainable Building The guidance demonstrates how sustainable development may be improved in the Edinburgh context. It includes a series of ‘best practice’ design principles and specific development Standards or requirements which will need to be addressed in a Sustainability Statement which must accompany all ‘major’ applications for planning permission after that date. Fair TradeEdinburgh fair trade directory listings (PDF, 86.2KB) This publication lists the range of shops, supermarkets, cafes and other organisations across the city that sell fair trade products. Pledge Form (word 21KB) - to show your support for the Edinburgh Fairtrade Initiative please download the pledge form and return to the Edinburgh Fairtrade Initiative, c/o Thomas Hastie, Flat 2F4, 15 Yeaman Place, Edinburgh EH11 1BS Sustainable TravelSustainable Travel Plan 2009-2011 (PDF, 1.1KB) To assist with improving the overall environmental performance of the Council and with meeting sustainability objectives by managing and influencing the travel patterns of staff, both at and commuting to and from work. WaterWater saving tips (WORD, 2.9KB) details information on how to save water Contacts
Name: Sustainable Development Unit
Address: Waverley Court, Level 2:1, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG
Tel: 0131 469 3804
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