2022 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report

it’s helpful to familiarize yourself with our internal policies, you should also rely on that feeling you get when you're in a situation and you know that something doesn't feel right or above board. And as soon as you get that feeling, you should reach out to someone on the ethics and compliance team. We can help you review the situation and determine whether there is an issue, and if there is, then how to navigate it so that we can reach an appropriate resolution. Q: How does a commitment to responsible business practices and ethical conduct intersect with the company’s ESG goals and principles? A: Actually, they’re very closely aligned. Our commitment to ESG shows that our company believes in doing the right thing. By setting goals and taking actions that are aimed at protecting the environment, fostering a diverse workplace, and empowering employees to act ethically in business dealings, we demonstrate our values as a company. This is especially important as our stakeholders and business partners want to conduct business and be associated with companies that act with integrity. Being a responsible and ethical corporate citizen is of growing importance across the industry and throughout the world.

MEET MALINI SANGHA Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer

Q: Given your extensive background in ethics and compliance, what attracted you to join Cushman & Wakefield in early 2023? A: What attracted me the most to Cushman & Wakefield was the opportunity to apply my experience to help expand and enhance the company’s Ethics and Compliance Program. Prior to joining the organization, I was Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer for Newell Brands, and before that I served as Director, Global Investigations and Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption at Avon Products. So, I’m new to this industry, but I am excited to learn more about the business and use my expertise to contribute to the strong culture of ethics and compliance. Q: Why should employees at Cushman & Wakefield be concerned about ethics? A: When you ask people what kind of company they want to work for, almost everyone says an ethical one that has a reputation for acting with integrity. I like to remind employees that a company's culture of ethics and compliance really starts with each individual employee acting ethically and doing the right thing. Q: Beyond following the ethical guidelines established by the business, how can employees determine if their actions will be compliant? A: The most powerful tool employees have is their own inner voice—that gut feeling. I always tell colleagues you don't need to know every rule and guideline. Although

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