Colliers deepens commitment to drive positive global impact with new ESG strategy – Financial Post

Colliers deepens commitment to drive positive global impact with new ESG strategy  Financial PostColliers deepens commitment to drive positive global impact with new ESG strategy  Financial PostColliers deepens commitment to drive positive global impact with new ESG strategy  Financial Post

Colliers appoints global leader for action strategy and commits science-based targets to Net Zero by 2030 TORONTO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE), Oct. 13, 2021 — Colliers, a leading diversified investment management company (NASDAQ: CIGI), today announced Elevate the Built Environment, its new strategic framework that aims to embed environmental, governance, and governance (ESG), best practices throughout the organization. The strategy focuses Colliers’ efforts on three core areas to address the material issues identified by the organization through strong stakeholder involvement. Story continues below This advertisement is not loading yet, but your article continues. Elevate the Environment: Reduce environmental impacts through Colliers’ operations and client services to improve the health of the planet. Elevate Inclusiveness – Increase diversity, equity, and inclusion at Colliers and through its procurement practices to foster inclusive and engaged environments. Elevate Health & Wellbeing – promote health and wellbeing through Colliers’ operations as well as client services to improve lives. Colliers will develop and implement tactical plans and targets in accordance with its values to do what is right for clients, employees, and communities. Colliers today pledges to elevate the environment by setting a science-based goal through the Science Based Targets Initiative’s (SBTi), Business Ambition for 1.5degC Program and achieving Net Zero for its operations by 2030. The company, which is a leader in commercial realty, will also develop and deliver a Net Zero program that helps building owners, investors, occupiers, and others reduce or eliminate their building-related emissions. Continue the story below. Although this advertisement is not yet loaded, your article can be found below. Jay Hennick, Global Chairman, CEO and CEO of Colliers, stated that ESG is the blueprint for doing what’s right. “Our innovative people will continue to deliver outstanding results to Elevate The Built Environment for our clients and communities, as well as Colliers. This journey includes achieving net zero for our organization and reducing SBTi emissions by 2030. A Media Snippet is available below. Sean Drygas has been named Global Lead, ESG & Impact. This new position in the Colliers senior leadership team demonstrates Colliers’ commitment to improving its environmental impact and creating economic and social value throughout the organization. Drygas will partner with regional leaders and experts and work closely with senior executives to ensure the company’s ESG strategy is implemented across the globe. This includes the development of tactical plans as well as measurable targets. He will also ensure that the right programs are in place to support our ESG goals and our growth goals. Continue the story below. Although this advertisement is not yet loaded, your article can be found below. “Sean’s leadership comes just as we released our first Global Impact Report earlier in the year. This is a crucial time to Elevate The Built Environment with strong tactics. Becky Finley (Global Chief Brand & People officer) said that they are delighted to have him aboard. “Sean’s extensive experience in sustainability, vision for delivering meaningful changes, and past successes with implementing strategic ESG programmes give us confidence that our impact will be greater.” Before joining Colliers, Drygas was vice-president of Spark Power Group. He managed sales, marketing, product development and sustainability solutions. He also drove commercial and industrial adoption of green energy solutions. Continue the story below. Although this advertisement is not yet loaded, your article can be found below. “I am thrilled to join Colliers at this pivotal moment to work alongside the talented regional and global teams as we Elevate The Built Environment,” said Sean Drygas. Colliers
Colliers (NASDAQ,TSX:CIGI) is a global leader in investment management and professional services. Our more than 15,000 professionals work together to offer expert advice to owners, investors, and occupiers of real estate in 66 countries. Our experienced leadership and significant insider ownership have delivered compound annual investment returns of nearly 20% for shareholders over the past 25 years. We maximize the potential of property, accelerate the success of clients and our employees with annualized revenues of $3.3Billion ($3.6B including affiliates), and $45B of assets under management. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com , Twitter @Colliers or LinkedIn . Media Contact:

Andrea Cheung

Communications Manager Global

Andrea.cheung@colliers.com

416-324-6402

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