The built environment has a tremendous positive influence on the way we live, work and connect with each other. However, it also contributes to many of the challenges we are facing as a society, including climate change.
At Knight Frank, we want that influence to remain a force for good. As the largest privately-owned real estate advisory business in the world, we are using our global reach, independent voice and knowledge to help our sector become a responsible guardian of a healthy and sustainable future.
Our approach to ESG is driven by our purpose: to work responsibly in partnership to enhance people’s lives and environments. ESG is not just an integral part of the way we operate as a business but also how we work with our clients.
Our ESG Governance Structure
Governance is the foundation of implementing best ESG practices in any company. At Knight Frank, we have strong governance in place, and our collaborative and inclusive structure enables us to be transparent and accountable to our stakeholders.
Our global and regional Executive Boards have a collective responsibility to oversee the company’s ESG strategy. In Knight Frank Greater China, our ESG Committee comprises the Greater China Executive Board and ESG Lead who are central to addressing our corporate ESG priorities, ensuring ESG considerations are embedded in the business decision-making process, and creating shared value for our clients. Reporting to the ESG Committee, our ESG Taskforce brings together ESG champions across our business units who, working with all our people, focus on incorporating ESG into our business operations, and how we fully incorporate ESG considerations into the advice we provide to our clients.
To drive our ESG agenda forward across the Group, our local ESG experts work closely with 100+ ESG Ambassadors across Knight Frank’s global network.