Colliers deepens commitment to drive positive global impact with new ESG strategy
October 13 2021 - 7:00AM
Colliers, a leading diversified professional services and
investment management company (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), today released
Elevate the Built Environment, its new strategic framework designed
to embed environment, social, and governance (ESG) best practices
across the organization. To address the material topics identified
for the organization through strong stakeholder engagement, the
strategy focuses Colliers’ efforts in three core areas:
- Elevate the
Environment: minimize environmental impacts in Colliers’
own operations and through client services to elevate the health of
our planet.
- Elevate
Inclusiveness: increase diversity, equity and inclusion
within Colliers and across its procurement practices to foster
environments that are inclusive and engaged.
- Elevate Health &
Wellbeing: promote health & wellbeing in Colliers’
operations and through client services to help improve lives.
In keeping with the company’s value to do what’s right for our
clients, our people, and our communities, Colliers will establish
tactical plans and targets for each core area and audience
(clients, communities, and Colliers) over the coming months.
To elevate the environment, Colliers today commits to setting a
science-based target through the Science Based Targets initiative's
(SBTi) Business Ambition for 1.5°C program as well as achieving Net
Zero for its own operations by 2030. In addition, as leaders in
commercial real estate, the company will develop and deliver a Net
Zero program to help building owners, investors, and occupiers
reduce or eliminate their building-related emissions.
“ESG is the blueprint to doing what’s right, one of our core
values at Colliers and we are proud to deepen our commitments in
these critical areas,” said Jay Hennick, Global Chairman and CEO of
Colliers. “Our enterprising people will continue to deliver
exceptional results to Elevate the Built Environment for our
clients, our communities and Colliers. Achieving SBTi emissions
reductions and Net Zero for our organization by 2030 is an
important part of this journey.”
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To lead this effort, Sean Drygas has been appointed Global Lead,
ESG & Impact. This newly created senior leadership position
underscores’ Colliers commitment to improve its environmental
impact and create economic and social value across the
organization. Drygas will work closely with senior executives, and
partner with regional leaders and experts to oversee the execution
of the company’s ESG strategy across the globe, including the
development of tactical plans and measurable targets. Furthermore,
he will ensure the right programs and governance are in place to
accelerate the success of our ESG goals in tandem with our growth
goals, facilitate data governance, establish measurement platforms,
and report on sustainability performance.
“On the heels of releasing our first Global Impact Report
earlier this year, Sean’s leadership comes at a critical time to
Elevate the Built Environment with strong tact. We are thrilled to
have him on board,” said Becky Finley, Global Chief Brand &
People Officer. “Sean’s extensive sustainability experience, vision
for delivering meaningful change, and past successes in
implementing strategic ESG programs give us confidence that we are
well-positioned to take our impact to the next level.”
Prior to joining Colliers, Drygas was vice president of Spark
Power Group, where he led sales, marketing, product development,
and sustainability solutions for the organization and drove
industrial and commercial adoption of green energy solutions.
“I am excited to join Colliers in this foundational moment to
work alongside the talented global and regional teams as we Elevate
the Built Environment,” said Sean Drygas, Global ESG & Impact
Lead. “I look forward to building on Colliers’ ESG initiatives to
accelerate the success of both our teams and clients.”
About Colliers Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX:
CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment
management company. With operations in 66 countries, our more than
15,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide
expert advice to real estate occupiers, owners and investors. For
more than 25 years, our experienced leadership with significant
insider ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns
of almost 20% for shareholders. With annualized revenues of $3.3
billion ($3.6 billion including affiliates) and $45 billion of
assets under management, we maximize the potential of property and
accelerate the success of our clients and our people. Learn more at
corporate.colliers.com, Twitter @Colliers or LinkedIn.
Media Contact:Andrea CheungGlobal Manager,
CommunicationsAndrea.cheung@colliers.com416-324-6402
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