2021 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report

MAKING AN IMPACT FOR PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES

Our 50,000 people around the world are at the center of everything we do, from delivering exceptional client service to making an impact in our communities. The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees remains a top priority.

COVID-19 UPDATE In 2021, we continued to support our employees and clients through the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Led by our COVID-19 executive task force, we continue to monitor the changes and effects the pandemic has in different regions and act as needed to support our clients and colleagues with as little disruption as possible. In our offices, we protect our employees by following locally or nationally mandated protocols and update our workplace policies as needed to reflect the latest recommendations by health authorities, such as self-reporting of positive cases and check-in apps to report symptoms. We have made at-home tests available where possible, helped secure personal protective equipment (PPE), and encouraged eligible employees to get vaccinated. We continue to provide employees supplemental support for extraordinary circumstances presented by COVID-19 and other unforeseen financial and personal hardships through our Global Employee Assistance Fund. These funds have helped employees cover medical costs; pay for essential needs such as food, rent, and utilities; and care for themselves and their families during times of crisis. Since launching the fund in 2020, nearly 6,000 grants have been distributed to employees in over 20 countries as of August 2022. The Global Employee Assistance Fund is funded by Cushman & Wakefield and employee donations to provide relief to colleagues in need.

Our employees continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We recognize all our employees for their dedication, but especially those janitors, tradespeople and building managers who have ensured buildings are clean, safe and operational during the pandemic. In addition, we have been able to respond quickly to our clients’ changing business demands related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cushman & Wakefield and C&W Services continue to assist our clients in re-opening or adapting their buildings with COVID-related safety measures, as well as advising on and incorporating best protocols to protect building occupants. For example, C&W Services' Level Up cleaning, maintenance and office services programs create safety-first environments through trained employees, stringent processes, innovative technologies and effective products to minimize the spread of contagions. Learn more about our commitment to Wellbeing and Occupational Health and Safety.

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