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GOVERNANCE
With executive sponsorship from our Global Chief Operating Officer and the
Chief Executive of Global Occupier Services, the Corporate Responsibility
Governance Committee was formed in 2015 to oversee the company’s internal
sustainability activities. The Governance Committee is comprised of global
executive leadership from multiple departments and markets, including our Chief
Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Human Resources Officer.
The committee meets on a semi-annual basis and is responsible for setting and
managing sustainability policies and strategies. The Governance Committee is
supported by the Corporate Responsibility Working Group, which consists of
Cushman & Wakefield professionals elected by the Governance Committee to
work with the Corporate Responsibility Global Management Team to fulfill our
goal to embed sustainability within our corporate operations.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
In 2014, Cushman & Wakefield completed a materiality assessment identifying
areas of significant impact related to our corporate operations, which was
recently revisited by our newly formed CRGC. Taking into consideration
stakeholder input, the committee prioritized the following: Energy & Resource
Management, Corporate Occupancy, Green Leasing & Sustainable Site Selection,
Procurement, Client Services, Training, Corporate Responsibility & Reporting, and
Legal and Regulatory Compliance.
To give structure to these sustainability goals, Cushman & Wakefield published a
new Environmental Commitment in 2015, which expanded on the areas of
significant impact. The environmental commitment was an important first step in
establishing the company as a market leader in sustainable management
practices, both as a firm and for our clients. The focus areas in the Environmental
Commitment also form the basis of this report.
GLOBAL CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM
To remain on the path of success and achieve our corporate goals, our operations
must be led with high ethics and transparency. With this in mind, Cushman &
Wakefield launched its Global Corporate Responsibility Program in 2015. The
program is intended to embed sustainability within our corporate operations,
while tracking and reporting in accordance with external reporting standards.
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INTRODUCTION