Investor relations
A programme of constructive engagement with our shareholders and potential investors, bankers and other organisations is carried on throughout the year. Presentations, one-to-one briefings and site visits are arranged and during the 2008 reporting period our Executive Directors met with 123 investor groups, of which 29 were overseas. We especially welcome representatives from groups who have a special interest in CR related matters and discuss our initiatives with them.
Partners
We share ownership of a number of our shopping centres and other investments with local authorities, institutions and other organisations. We value highly the relationships with our co-investors and work with them to deliver common goals and objectives.
The Prozone-Liberty partnership, created with Provogue (India) Ltd is working closely with Liberty International to ensure that appropriate systems are put in place to promote and safeguard health & safety and welfare matters of relevance to all those working on the construction and subsequent operation of all sites under the control of the partnership.
Created in October 2006 with Provogue (India) Limited in order to develop and manage prime regional shopping centres for the growing organised retail sector in India, employees of the partnership have visited Liberty International in the UK during 2008 to exchange experiences in the construction and management of shopping centres.
Government and local authorities
As a leading UK property investor, we participate in the formulation and development of new planning policies and guidance at both national and local levels. We work closely with local authorities, who in some areas are co-investors in our shopping centres, on the development of Structure Plans and other initiatives. As part of our development and planning process, we prepare Area Wide Development Briefs and undertake Environmental Impact Studies, Sustainability Reports and Traffic Assessments.