CHICAGO—Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), the global real estate services leader, has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report, underscoring the firm’s strategic commitment to embedding responsible practices across its operations. The report details substantial progress on environmental targets and social initiatives—efforts positioning the company at the vanguard of sustainable transformation in commercial real estate.
The comprehensive document highlights how Cushman & Wakefield integrates sustainability into its core service offerings, empowering clients to mitigate risk, bolster corporate reputation, and achieve ambitious environmental goals. It reflects a corporate ethos prioritizing transparency and measurable accountability.
“We play a pivotal role in forging a sustainable future for the built environment,” stated Jessica Francisco, Chief Sustainability Officer at Cushman & Wakefield. “Significantly, we surpassed our 2030 target for reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions six years ahead of schedule. This accelerated achievement demonstrates tangible progress in diminishing our carbon footprint while enhancing community resilience—a cornerstone of our long-term vision.”
Notable milestones from Cushman & Wakefield’s 2024 sustainability drive include:
- Providing sustainability services for 85,126 buildings encompassing over 1.18 billion square feet globally
- Achieving a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions versus 2019 baseline years ahead of schedule
- Sourcing 87% of corporate office electricity from renewable providers
- Launching the company’s DRIVE cultural values (Driven, Resilient, Inclusive, Visionary, Entrepreneurial), with 91% employee recognition in engagement surveys
- Implementing a new global Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) strategy and 360-degree audit model
- Completing 377 CHECKIT health and safety operational audits
“Advancing sustainability is a core strategic imperative—not just an operational goal,” emphasized Nathaniel Robinson, Chief Investment & Strategy Officer. “Aligning these initiatives with our broader objectives builds resilience, unlocks growth opportunities, and sets a new performance standard for the entire industry.”
The announcement follows Cushman & Wakefield’s recent recognition on USA TODAY’s roster of America’s Climate Leaders 2025.
The full 2024 Sustainability Report is available on the company website.
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a preeminent global commercial real estate services firm advising owners and occupiers. With approximately 52,000 employees across nearly 400 offices in 60 countries, the company reported 2024 revenue of $9.4 billion across core services: Property Management, Leasing, Capital Markets, and Valuation. Guided by the principle “Better never settles,” the firm is frequently honored for its industry impact and corporate culture.
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