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W
hile each year is an adventure in the
unpredictable world of commercial real
estate, 2015 was particularly exciting
for Cushman & Wakefield. The ongoing economic
recovery translated into pre-recession-level client
activity, enabling the expansion of our capabilities
via organic growth and the strategic acquisition of
both professional talent and complementary firms.
In September, after months of preparation and hard
work, the most industry-shaking of these events came
to fruition when DTZ and Cushman & Wakefield, two
leading commercial real estate service providers, joined
together to form one global powerhouse organization
under the iconic Cushman & Wakefield banner.
While the fortification of client relationships and
integration of our operations were priorities, so too
was the affirmation of our commitment to sustainability
as a pillar of our culture. Every day the importance of
instituting environmentally-friendly and sustainable
practices grows, and I truly believe Cushman &
Wakefield’s long-term success will be impacted by the
extent to which sustainability factors into our service
to our clients, employees, and communities. As a result,
2015 saw the creation of our first Global Corporate
Responsibility Governance Committee, incorporating
professionals from all legacy firms.
The Committe’s collaboration produced a Global
Corporate Responsibility Program, which defines
the environmental, social, and governance directives
planned for our corporate operations, and an
Environmental Commitment, which gives structure
to our sustainability goals. Both of these declarations
move Cushman & Wakefield decisively forward as a
market leader in sustainable internal and client-focused
management practices. This mantle of leadership is
not new for us, however, as our legacy companies
made strong commitments to sustainability in the
past — commitments for which we earned a number
of recognitions including placement on
Commercial
Property Executive’s
Greenest Companies Index,
LEED® Proven Provider™ designation from the Green
Building Certification Institute, and the ENERGY STAR
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