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Property claims - Conference news: Green 'sea change' must be considered

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A change in consciousness towards climate change and wider green issues is driving a transformation in environmental standards and building design, according to Martin Townsend, director of BRE Environmental Assessment Method, BRE Global. BRE Global assesses and rates buildings according to their design sustainability and environmental performance.

Mr Townsend advised the insurance industry to be aware of this sea change in attitude, adding that while there may be a higher initial capital cost to using more sustainable building methods, it is

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