Earth Day: Six steps to help estate agents address climate change
"Sustainability is simple", says the CEO of top-end estate agency Fine & Country on Earth Day 2022, as he shares insights on how climate change is affecting property businesses, and offers practical advice for agents looking to do better.
Simon Leadbetter joined Fine & Country as Global CEO in 2021. His previous roles include Group Marketing Director at Countrywide Plc; Group Head of Marketing, Communications & Digital at Knight Frank, and Chief Marketing Officer at Keller Williams UK.
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