Corporate Responsibility

Knight Frank recognises its role in managing social, economic and environmental issues.

We will continually seek to improve our social and economic contribution and minimise any environmental impacts of our business. Accordingly we divide our Corporate Responsibility strategy into three key areas:

• Environment: how we reduce our impact on the world’s ecosystems and natural resources
• Community: how we support and engage with the communities in which we operate
• Workplace: where we work and how we work

Environment

Operating in a business sector which so clearly impacts upon the natural and built environment and upon many peoples’ lives, we are fully conscious of our responsibilities towards the community and the environment as well as towards our clients and staff. We work with developers, planners and local authorities to ensure that environmental protection and amenity improvement are key criteria in any scheme. We encourage clients to consider the full impact of their business operation upon the environment, and to make energy conservation and waste reduction part of their property strategy.

Community

We strive always to be a good neighbour to the surrounding community, and are active in the support of a number of charitable causes. We are proud to support employee volunteering opportunities. Where possible we will encourage and facilitate employee giving, of both their time and money, through a financial and time contribution.

We are involved in sponsoring students in the School of Real Estate Faculty at the Copperbelt University in Kitwe. This initiative started over 5 years ago. Knight Frank is encouraging the next generation of valuers and land economists by awarding an annual prize to the best first year student and a full scholarship to a student in their fifth year of studies. Every year, we take on students from the Copperbelt University for Industrial Attachment which is a pre – requisite towards the attainment of their Real Estate Degree.

Workplace

We place a high priority upon being a good employer, where diversity is valued and there are equal opportunities. We focus on the exceptional opportunities we give all team members to train and study for professional qualifications and self development, enabling every individual to achieve their career potential. All of this to take place in a safe and secure workplace that is conducive to the health and welfare of employees.

Trading as
Knight Frank (Zambia) Ltd