2021 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report

CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE (103-2, 103-3) We recognize that climate change may pose an increasing threat to physical assets, which owners and occupiers need to account for and mitigate against. Climate change resilience refers to the ability to combat the physical effects of climate related hazards, such as rising sea levels, flooding, increasing temperatures, and wildfires, on the future success of a business. We believe Cushman & Wakefield has an opportunity and responsibility to operate as a leader in this space and impact climate-risk resiliency across the industries and asset types we serve. Much of our work in climate change resiliency focuses on helping clients evaluate and select buildings and real estate portfolios that are adaptable and will retain value in a rapidly changing environment and climate. To incorporate these climate risk considerations, our building selection recommendations for clients include evaluations of the following criteria:

Earning ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for a Decade Cushman & Wakefield was recently named an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for the 10th consecutive year and the 8th consecutive year receiving the Sustained Excellence distinction. Key 2021 accomplishments include: > In 2021, 222 of Cushman & Wakefield’s managed properties earned ENERGY STAR® certification, with Cushman & Wakefield leading the certification process for more than 110 of those properties. > Completing over 40 ASHRAE Energy Audits to evaluate building energy performance and provide low- and no-cost energy conservation measures as well as capital cost suggestions. In 2021, these audits resulted in an average of 16% energy savings and approximately 153 million kBtu total energy savings. > Regularly hosting training sessions on ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager®. Providing trainings to brokers featuring the value of asset energy performance and encouraging the use of ENERGY STAR as a differentiator in the market, which led to an increase in the number of properties benchmarked. presentations to encourage the use of ENERGY STAR-rated products in all tenant spaces and the implementation of energy-efficient practices to increase scores and potentially earn ENERGY STAR Tenant Space recognition. > Delivering more than 20

> ENERGY STAR® Rating

> Walkability

> Daylight

> Risk of Overheating / Thermal Comfort

> Ventilation

> Sea Level Rise

> Wildfires

> Outdoor Air Quality

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