| GLOBAL CHALLENGE |
OPC PRINCIPLE |
OPC GOAL and STRATEGY |
| Climate change due to
human-induced build up of carbon dioxide (CO2)
in the atmosphere |
Zero
Carbon |
Achieve net CO2 emissions
of zero from OPL developments
Implement energy efficiency in buildings and infrastructure;
supply energy from on-site renewable sources, topped up
by new off-site renewable supply where necessary. |
| Waste from discarded
products and packaging create a huge disposal challenge
while squandering valuable resources |
Zero
Waste |
Eliminate waste flows to landfill and
for incineration
Reduce waste generation through improved design; encourage
re-use, recycling and composting; generate energy from
waste cleanly; eliminate the concept of waste as part
of a resource-efficient society. |
| Travel by car and airplane
can cause climate change, air & noise pollution, and
congestion |
Sustainable
Transport |
Reduce reliance on private vehicles and
achieve major reductions of CO2 emissions from
transport
Provide transport systems and infrastructure that reduce
dependence on fossil fuel use, e.g., by cars and airplanes.
Offset carbon emissions from air travel and perhaps car
travel. |
| Destructive patterns
of resource exploitation and use of non-local materials
in construction and manufacture increase environmental
harm and reduce gains to the local economy |
Local
and Sustainable Materials |
Transform materials supply to the point
where it has a net positive impact on the environment
and local economy
Where possible, use local, reclaimed, renewable and recycled
materials in construction and products, which minimises
transport emissions, spurs investment in local natural
resource stocks and boosts the local economy. |
| Industrial agriculture
produces food of uncertain quality and harms local ecosystems,
while consumption of non-local food imposes high transport
impacts |
Local
and Sustainable Food |
Transform food supply to the point where
it has a net positive impact on the environment, local
economy and peoples' well-being
Support local and low impact food production that provides
healthy, quality food while boosting the local economy
in an environmentally beneficial manner; showcase examples
of low-impact packaging, processing and disposal; highlight
benefits of a low-impact diet. |
| Local supplies of freshwater
are often insufficient to meet human needs due to pollution,
disruption of hydrological cycles and depletion of existing
stocks |
Sustainable
Water |
Achieve a positive impact on local water
resources and supply
Implement water use efficiency measures, re-use and recycling;
minimise water extraction and pollution; foster sustainable
water and sewage management in the landscape; restore
natural water cycles. |
| Loss of biodiversity
and habitats due to development in natural areas and overexploitation
of natural resources |
Natural
Habitats and Wildlife |
Regenerate degraded environments and
halt biodiversity loss
Protect or regenerate existing natural environments and
the habitats they provide to fauna and flora; create new
habitats. |
| Local cultural heritage
is being lost throughout the world due to globalisation,
resulting in a loss of local identity and wisdom |
Culture
and Heritage |
Protect and build on local cultural heritage
and diversity
Celebrate and revive cultural heritage and the sense of
local and regional identity; choose structures and systems
that build on this heritage; foster a new culture of sustainability.
|
| Some in the industrialised
world live in relative poverty, while many in the developing
world cannot meet their basic needs from what they produce
or sell |
Equity
and Fair Trade |
Ensure that the OPL community's impact
on other communities is positive
Promote equity and fair trading relationships to ensure
the OPL community has a beneficial impact on other communities
both locally and globally, notably disadvantaged communities.
|
| Rising wealth and greater
health and happiness increasingly diverge, raising questions
about the true basis of well-being and contentment |
Health
and Happiness |
Increase health and quality of life of
OPL community members and others
Promote healthy lifestyles and physical, mental & spiritual
well-being through well-designed structures and community
engagement measures, as well as by delivering on social
and environmental targets. |
