The property industry has been slow to embrace diversity but Chris is proud to be at the forefront of changing that. He supports the LGBT+ people within his own organisation, aiming to create an environment where they can be themselves. The company has a very active Pride group and British Land is the first listed property company to achieve the National Equality Standard. Chris promotes LGBT+ inclusion internally with presentations at staff meetings, events and internal communications as well as celebrating London Pride week with a programme of events and activities. Externally, he has participated in industry panels raising awareness of the importance of creating an inclusive and diverse property industry, written blogs on the subject and sits on the Board of two industry bodies where he lends his weight to help drive inclusivity forward. He has also signed up to a “CEO Commitments to Diversity” within the real estate industry.
