Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2016

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A community of caring enhances our corporate culture and can create social value and meaning that stretches beyond the workplace. We look forward to strengthening our engagement by making volunteering opportunities more accessible for employees, and continuing our involvements as a global firm. Following are just a few highlights of our substantial community involvement in 2016. AMERICAS LAKE TAHOE, CA On September 10, 2016, Cushman & Wakefield broker Ted Gallagher embarked on a 90-mile trek around Lake Tahoe in a commitment to raise money to support the nation’s post-9/11 wounded veterans. Inspired by his dad’s legacy of surviving three tours of active duty in the Pacific Theater during World War II, and with his lifelong example of giving back, Ted set out on his mission to make a difference. “I am going to push myself,” said Ted, whose initial target of raising $10,000 exceeded $100,000 in 2016. Ted completed the eight-day, 90-mile trek around Lake Tahoe, wearing a pair of lightweight cross trainers, carrying a knapsack of water, snacks, and an emergency kit, and sporting a t-shirt with a logo: The 72 for the 22 @ 62—numbers referring to the lake’s perimeter miles, its elevation, and the 22 veterans who commit suicide each day. Ted’s brother-in-law Jay Hagglund of the Oakland office, as well as Whiff Collins and Dan Moylan of the Walnut Creek office, joined Ted for a few days of walking Ted’s devotion does not end there—he and his wife offer their guesthouse by word-of-mouth as a place for an out-of-town veterans to stay, gratis. They host active Marines from Camp Pendleton, CA on Thanksgiving, as well. His palpable devotion serves as inspiration to all Cushman & Wakefield employees. BRAZIL The Cushman & Wakefield São Paulo office participated in an instance of “Happiness Café—Everyone in Action,” organized by the Social Action Committee. Participants collected donations for Casa Ondina Lobo, a non-profit organization that houses 86 senior citizens in São Paulo. A total of 492 items were donated, including personal hygiene products, cleaning products, clothes, and nonperishable food.

Ted Gallagher’s 90-mile walk for wounded veterans

São Paulo donates to Ondina Lobo Seniors’ Center

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