2021 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report

Non-discrimination (406-103, 406-1)

Employees are encouraged to raise concerns if they believe they see or hear any violation of our firm’s practices, policies or the law. This commitment is centered around ensuring Cushman & Wakefield and our employees do not discriminate against other employees or applicants. Our zero-tolerance policy on harassment and discrimination in the workplace also ensures that we make employment decisions on the basis of merit. In the case that we are made aware of an allegation of discrimination or any other violation of our governing policies, Cushman & Wakefield follows clear reporting procedures, including our People team taking immediate action to investigate and resolve such allegations including taking corrective actions required for infractions of our policy prohibiting discrimination. Cushman & Wakefield also has a 24-hour hotline available to employees and third parties to report issues including discrimination or other violations of our policies. These reports can be made anonymously and in multiple languages.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. It is also the policy of Cushman & Wakefield to take action to employ and to advance in employment all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or protected veterans and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Furthermore, the company provides applicants and employees who request accommodation due to a disability with reasonable accommodation, as required by law. Cushman & Wakefield prohibits harassment of employees and applicants due to their status described above. Cushman & Wakefield also prohibits retaliation against employees and applicants for filing a complaint, opposing any discriminatory act or practice, assisting or participating in any manner in a review, investigation, or hearing or otherwise seeking to obtain their legal rights under any federal, state or local equal employment opportunity (EEO) law. Prohibited retaliation includes, but is not limited to, harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or other adverse actions that might dissuade someone from asserting their rights.

We are all responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive workplace. Our Global Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policy outlines our commitment to ensuring employees are treated equitably and internal mechanisms for addressing inappropriate conduct.

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