Social
Silga S, from ESG, concerns social responsibility, diversity, equity, inclusion and the company's initiatives in favor of its employees and the community in which it operates. The company's sustainability strategy is based on the Sustainable Development Goals, which represent the main challenges to be faced by people, governments and companies around the world. Cushman & Wakefield has specific actions to promote initiatives of the social pillar, such as the ERGs – Employee Resource Group, which work on diversity themes in the company, the Social Actions Committee and investment in social projects.
Learn more about these initiatives:
• UNITY LGBTQIAP+ Integrated Network
UNITY aims to be a safe space for the LGBTQIAP+ community and allies, in addition to carrying out awareness and education actions for employees about the community, bringing discussions and opportunities for connection. the difference in the quality of life of LGBTQIAP+ employees.
• WIN - Women's Integrated Network
According to the latest survey, carried out in 2022, 47% of Cushman & Wakefield Brazil workforce is composed of women. In leadership positions, they occupy 40% of the positions. WIN works to support and develop the company's female talent, carrying out development actions, networking, information and actions that benefit women in situations of vulnerability. WIN won, for the third consecutive time, the Human Rights and Diversity Seal in the women category, which recognizes initiatives of diversity, inclusion and promotion of human rights in the city of São Paulo.
• BUILD - Blacks United Leadership and Development
The purpose of BUILD is to promote the advancement of professionals who identify as black or Afro-descendant. This group works to promote career and leadership development, engage the best talent and thus drive Cushman & Wakefield's performance. BUILD also seeks to increase the connection between people, generating business opportunities and more awareness of the contributions of black employees to the company's success.
• HOLA - Hispanic and Latino Advancemente
Through a network of contacts between Cushman & Wakefield colleagues from different countries, HOLA provides activities for the professional development of Hispanic and Latino employees, as well as volunteer activities and the celebration of local culture.
• CWFL - Cushman & Wakefield Future Leaders
Future Leaders is a program aimed at developing the company's leaders, whose mission is to create a network of professionals on the rise within Cushman & Wakefield who, through continuing education, collaboration, recognition, engagement and community service, provide individual growth. and collective of its members.
• Social Actions
Cushman & Wakefield's Social Action Committee carries out significant philanthropic work with the community. The group is made up of company employees from different areas, locations and positions, who work together annually in the structuring and feasibility of thematic campaigns in favor of some social institution. Some examples of actions traditionally carried out by the committee over the years are: Easter Campaign, Warm Clothing Campaign, Blood Donation, Children's Day and Christmas Campaign.
• Investimento em projetos sociais
Utilizando Leis de incentivo fiscal a Cushman & Wakefield apoia projetos sociais que beneficiam crianças e adolescentes em situação de vulnerabilidade social. A empresa já investiu em programas socioeducacionais em escolas e bibliotecas comunitárias. A Cushman & Wakefield está em constante aperfeiçoamento e suas iniciativas têm contribuído para criação de uma cultura mais inclusiva para todos os colaboradores e causando um impacto positivo na comunidade onde a empresa realiza suas atividades.