2021 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report

ERG & MISSION

HOW THEY'RE MAKING AN IMPACT In the wake of hate crimes against the Asian American community, ASPIRE held forums to educate employees on anti-bias and allyship behaviors to help better support our Asian colleagues. This included AAPI Listening Sessions with Cushman & Wakefield’s CDEIO, Nadine Augusta.

ASPIRE (Asians + Pacific Islanders in Real Estate) ASPIRE’s mission is to create an inclusive network that promotes the career development and professional advancement of Asian and Pacific Islander employees at Cushman & Wakefield while establishing a community that celebrates members’ cultural identity.

BUILD (Blacks United in Leadership & Development) BUILD was created to foster the

In 2021, BUILD hosted events and learning experiences during Black History Month; provided a series of professional development opportunities, including participation in McKinsey & Company's Black Leadership Academy Management Accelerator program and Project REAP’s mentorship program; hosted a Juneteenth event and educational keynote; and organized ongoing volunteerism and philanthropy in support of underrepresented and underserved Black communities. CWFL focused on development for employees early in their career though a mentorship program, as well as broader inclusive learning with a fireside chat series with members of our executive leadership team. Additionally, the group's Continuing Education Scholarship Fund provides CWFL members funding to pursue professional development and networking opportunities. HOLA focused on career development for the Hispanic and Latino community with four career panel discussions, and the group launched a mentorship program to help individuals explore career advancement, networking, and personal and professional development opportunities within Cushman & Wakefield. In 2021, LEAD hosted Disability Awareness Month, welcoming speakers to talk about compassion in the workplace and supporting disabled working professionals. In partnership with our Veterans program, LEAD also led a panel discussion that showcased employees with disabilities, the challenges they face and daily lived experiences in an effort to raise awareness about the disability community. LEAD also worked with BUILD to host a session on mental wellness.

advancement of our professionals who identify as Black or of African descent. The group works to promote career and leadership development and engage top talent to help drive performance at Cushman & Wakefield.

CWFL (Cushman & Wakefield Future Leaders) CWFL’s primary objective is to assist members in developing leadership skills through collaboration, continuing education, community service and recognition.

HOLA (Hispanic & Latino Advancement)

HOLA’s mission is to attract, develop and grow the Hispanic and Latino community at Cushman & Wakefield by providing an inclusive and connected platform from which all employees will benefit. LEAD (Leading with Education and Awareness of Disabilities) LEAD’s mission is to support colleagues affected by disability; this includes peer-to-peer conversation, community building, opportunities for networking and career growth, education and awareness of resources. LEAD also strives to support recruitment of people with disabilities to bolster a more inclusive workplace benefiting from diverse life experiences.

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