Dependent: Client property management — energy & emissions reductions in managed portfolio Colliers manages 593 million sq ft of green-certified properties and project-managed 70 million sq ft of green-certified construction in 2020. Property management teams deliver energy & water management, green building certification (LEED, BREEAM, BOMA BEST, Fitwel), and ESG reporting. Project management teams save 20% on energy consumption on average in buildings they work on.
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Site-level renewable purchase and on-site solar pilots in UK & client portfolios Colliers has introduced new employee programs aimed at lowering emissions, including purchasing renewable energy and an e-bike program in the U.K. At the property and investment-management level (Harrison Street), they conduct ongoing utility monitoring, optimize clean energy procurement, and assess onsite renewable energy development. Engineering & Design integrates solar, battery storage and LEED design philosophies into client projects. No corporate-wide RE100 or PPA commitment is disclosed.
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Dependent: Investment management ESG integration (Harrison Street) Harrison Street, with $40B AUM, integrates ESG factors into all investment analyses across nearly decade-old ESG strategy. Every new asset evaluated for ESG risks. Ongoing utility monitoring, clean energy procurement, onsite renewables assessment, third-party building certification, and efficiency retrofits implemented across portfolio. Committed to rolling out Fitwel certification across 500+ occupied properties.
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First Global Impact Report published Colliers published its inaugural ESG/Global Impact Report in 2020, formally outlining environmental, social and governance efforts for the first time. Notes that next milestone in 2021 is to conduct a materiality assessment to establish impact position, strategy, and targets.
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Netherlands office climate-neutral by 2025 target Colliers Netherlands set a target to achieve climate-neutral operations by 2025, with measures including landlord collaboration on energy, sustainable mobility cards, circular waste management, and paperless office policies.
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Jane Gavan appointed to Board Appointment of Jane Gavan to the Board of Directors, furthering goals to increase Board diversity in both gender and experience.
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Finland operations carbon neutral by 2035 Colliers Finland aims to be carbon neutral by 2035, with interim 2025 targets for the Finland head office: 7% reduction in office electricity consumption, 25% reduction in paper consumption, 25% reduction in private parking spaces, 80% improved recycling rate.
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Global Diversity and Inclusion Statement signed; BlackNorth Initiative pledge Global executives and regional CEOs signed Colliers' Global Diversity and Inclusion Statement. President & CEO Canada signed the BlackNorth Initiative pledge committing to specific actions to end anti-Black systemic racism. Black Equality Taskforce launched in August 2020.
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Primary: Office energy efficiency and green-certified workplaces 46 of Colliers' offices are in green-certified buildings (LEED, BREEAM, TOBY, WELL, BOMA BEST). Going forward, green/wellness certifications will be a factor in determining office space and locations. In the Netherlands, offices collaborate with landlords to measure and limit energy consumption. Finland head office targets 7% reduction in electricity consumption by 2025.
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Primary: Sustainable workplace design, sourcing & waste diversion Colliers' Global Workplace and Real Estate Strategy team is reducing environmental impact through waste diversion programs, sustainable vendor partnerships, and circular/paperless office policies. Across 10 locations in the U.S., Canada, NZ and U.K., Colliers diverted 1,773 pieces (129.73 tonnes) and avoided 381.41 tonnes of emissions through sustainable furniture/material reuse programs.
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