- Arup-developed sustainability decision-making tool.
- Communicates outcomes visually through a unique diagram.
- An integrated set of indicators covers a range of issues and is based on global sustainability standards.
SPeAR® (Sustainable Project Appraisal Routine) was developed by Arup’s software and sustainability experts to help the firm support clients’ sustainability goals.
The tool appraises projects based on key themes such as transport, biodiversity, culture, employment and skills.
Results are presented graphically on the unique SPeAR® diagram – a traffic light system indicates performance in each area. The software also generates a tabulated summary of the input data so the process is robust and auditable.
SPeAR® output is available in a range of languages including Chinese, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish.
The software can be used throughout a project where sustainability appraisal is required, from initial design to operation.
SPeAR® demonstration
Take a look at a SPeAR® demonstration which explains the features and appraisal process.
For more information, contact spear@arup.com.
Developing SPeAR®
SPeAR® was developed by Arup in 2000 based on the UK Sustainable Development Indicators from ‘Quality of Life Counts’, EU and UN indicator sets and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) indicators.
A 2011 review made the tool more flexible and internationally-applicable, and updated SPeAR® to take account of emerging sustainability issues.
The software now takes into account indicators such as those from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and rating tools including LEED®, BREEAM and CEEQUAL.
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