• Materiality

Key observations:

Following on from an introduction to KPIs, the Crown Estate's 2014 Annual Report presents a succinct and integrated overview of the material issues which are most likely to impact upon the Group's strategic progress. Ranging from reputation and trust, to government policy and climate change, these 12 issues provide insight into the priorities upon which The Crown Estate has been focused over the year and according to the vacillations of which it has evolved its strategy. Each of the material issues is linked to relevant resources and relationships, strategic objectives and KPIs. The discussion boxes also explain what The Crown Estate is doing to address each of these material issues.