2021 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report

Meet Egwu Nwankpah, Head of Supplier Diversity

Q: You joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2021 as Head of Supplier Diversity. Will you describe your role and the path you took to this position? A: I’m responsible for seeing that our Procurement leadership team’s work aligns with our DEI strategy. I collaborate with stakeholders across our organization who are responsible for contracting with suppliers and purchasing goods and services. My role also involves ensuring that our clients are supported in their own operations to increase their diverse supply chains. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, I held a similar role at a major financial institution, where I was a vice president for supplier diversity and responsible sourcing. I hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from the University of Maryland with a focus in global strategy and management. Q: What impact does your work have on the communities in which Cushman & Wakefield operates? A: We practice intentional inclusivity, meaning we intentionally source goods and services from companies that are owned by and employ people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community and other historically underrepresented people. We make decisions that are good for our business—research shows that when companies increase their diverse spend, their market share also increases. Importantly, these decisions also translate into jobs and benefits to diverse businesspeople who are

often overlooked for contracts from large companies. Being deliberate about having a diverse supply chain creates a positive impact on employment opportunities and economies in many communities. This impact extends beyond Cushman & Wakefield. Our work on behalf of clients helps those firms increase their spend on certified Minority-, Woman-, Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (MWDVBE) as well. A: As we continue to grow our organization, we will continue to partner with qualified suppliers that represent the diverse world in which we live. In early 2022, we held our first Supplier Diversity Day, an online event that thousands of people from around the world watched. During the event, we also officially launched our Supplier Registration Portal, which allows suppliers to enter their information to be considered for future opportunities and gives us the ability to refer new suppliers and ensure diverse suppliers are properly certified. We are excited to see the potential of this tool realized and will be able to better measure our success and see where we can continue to improve going forward. Additionally, we look forward to forming an international team to steer our program through the nuances of a variety of cross border considerations, staying innovative in our approach to providing our clients with diverse suppliers and enhanced reporting, and infusing more ESG considerations into how we do business. All initiatives that are very exciting. Q: What will you focus on in 2022?

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