Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2016

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were joined by many of our vendors and supplier partners which also pledged their support and donations. Sam Cuccurullo, Head of Asset Services, Asia Pacific said, “I’m extremely proud of the way our teams came together in India to support the cause. Over 120 individuals rallied around this and it is through their passionate efforts that we were able to spend meaningful time with citizens from different sections of society and donate for multiple causes. I believe this is a good start to an annual initiative we intend to build on.” The teams repaired homes, donated blankets, distributed groceries, gave away sports equipment, distributed gifts at a young girls’ shelter, supported women’s empowerment, and more. Everything begins with a thought and powerful thoughts lead to powerful action. GREATER CHINA The Hong Kong office has participated in the Oxfam Trailwalker—an annual fundraising endurance walk that helps raise funds for Oxfam’s causes—for more than a decade. Teams of four members must complete the 100 kilometer (approximately 62 mile) MacLehose Trail that spans eight country parks in Hong Kong. The teams must walk from east to west within 48 hours, otherwise they face disqualification. In 2016, three teams participated in the event and the quickest team— the Super Team—completed the course in a record-breaking time of 17 hours and 48 minutes. They have defended the title of the fastest real estate team in the race since 2012. Our teams received strong support from Hong Kong colleagues and raised HK$176,177 (US$22,550), a new record for Cushman & Wakefield’s fundraising efforts. Oxfam is an international confederation that works in more than 90 countries to combat poverty and provide relief support. In Hong Kong, Oxfam Trailwalker is one of the largest fundraising sporting events.

Nationwide community service initiative

Oxfam Trailwalker competitors