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Early integration of ESG and Wellbeing principles helps people and property

20 April 2022

How can the sector measure social impact? How has the pandemic and ESG driven changes in behaviour by asset owners and developers? How can ESG be integrated into the whole design and development process? How do we put people back at the heart of real estate? What lies ahead for the future of ESG and wellbeing in property?

Jordan Relfe speaks with Andrew Knight as they discuss the importance of integrating ESG and wellbeing into the design and construction process.

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