Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2019 | Cushman & Wakefield

Human Rights (412-103, 412-1)

Cushman & Wakefield respects human rights within our company and throughout our supply chain. In 2020, we updated our Global Code of Business Conduct to reflect how we promote human rights by upholding the UN Global Compact in our business practices. We conduct business with integrity, honesty and transparency, and adhere to the following principles: > Provide safe, healthy and compliant working conditions > Maintain awareness of and comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the countries where we operate > Encourage a diverse workforce and provide a workplace free from discrimination, harassment or any form of abuse > Treat employees fairly, including with respect to wages, working hours and benefits Our employees are expected to treat others with dignity and respect at all times. We are committed to the prevention of harassment in our workplace and in all work-related settings. Such conduct, whether verbal, physical or visual, is prohibited. We do not tolerate acts of violence or physical intimidation, and threats of either are also prohibited. Retaliation of any kind against an employee making a good faith complaint of harassment is not tolerated. Employees engaging in retaliatory conduct will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. > Prohibit all forms of forced or compulsory labor > Prohibit use of child labor

Cushman & Wakefield respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available. Our teams around the world are championing workplace inclusion through the ongoing efforts of ERGs. Learn more in the Our Impact on People and Communities section of this report. We recognize that there are indirect risks to human rights through our supply chain. Employees and vendors/suppliers are expected to comply with our Global Vendor/Supplier Integrity Policy as well as the Company’s Global Code of Business Conduct and the Company’s other policies and standards referenced within those policies. To date, we have not been aware of any instances of slavery or human trafficking in our business or supply chain. We maintain an external hotline where employees, clients and third parties can report suspected slavery or human trafficking in our business or supply chain.

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