2022 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND WELL-BEING [3-3, 403-6] We understand how critical comprehensive health benefits and resources are to the overall health and well-being of our people and their families. Our benefits program is part of our firm’s strategy to create a supportive, high-performance, inclusive culture. Cushman & Wakefield actively communicates with employees about their benefits options throughout the year, provides infrastructure to easily access benefits information, measures the use and effectiveness of benefits programs, and advocates for our people’s specific needs. Our benefits professionals actively monitor trends in an effort to remain competitive in the markets in which we operate. Cushman & Wakefield offers the following benefits in many countries* to eligible employees:

supplemental retirement, insurance and financial planning benefits. For example, eligible U.S. employees have access to the following: > A robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as a Mindfulness app, mental health education sessions and counseling sessions hosted by a third party after traumatic events > “A Healthier You,” a program which provides tools and incentives to help our people reach their physical, emotional and financial goals > Up to eight free counseling sessions through SupportLinc, an enhanced Employee Assistance Program and confidential resource to address mental health, including support for new parents returning to work > Virtual, text-based primary care through digital healthcare provider 98point6 > Emergency backup care through Care.com at a reduced co-pay > Paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child > Personalized member support through Progyny, with more than 900 fertility specialists for all paths to parenthood (available to certain medical plan participants). Services include but are not limited to, in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and egg freezing. > Gender-affirming care and workplace support for transgender employees Beyond our workforce, we offer a variety of services that put employee and occupier well being at the center of our clients’ real estate strategies. Our expertise spans across various certification platforms, allowing us to assist companies in measuring, disclosing, and enhancing their performance on ESG factors, including employee well-being. For more information on our impactful solutions for clients, please refer to the Sustainability Services section of this report.

> Life and AD&D insurance

> Health care (medical, dental and vision)

> Parental leave (maternity and paternity)

> Retirement provision (e.g., 401k in the U.S.)

> Paid Time Off (eligibility varies by client site, business line, employee type, standard weekly hours and pay level)

> Tuition reimbursement

*Referenced benefits vary by region, country or service line and are designed to align with applicable laws and regulations. We supplement benefits offered globally with additional voluntary benefits that vary by region and employee population in a manner designed to best meet the specific needs of our people. Regional benefits intranet sites are used in many regions and include regular updates with key information, tools, and webinars on topics like diet and exercise, mindfulness, financial planning, remote working and more to support our people’s physical and mental health. Employees may also be eligible for

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