MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
SUPPLIER ADHERENCE
We implement various measures across different parts of our business to reinforce our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery throughout our supply chain, including:
• Conducting due diligence risk assessments; • Clearly and continuously communicating our ethical expectations to suppliers; • Requiring suppliers to accept and comply with our Global Code of Business Conduct and related policies; • Clauses in our standard supplier agreements that explicitly prohibit modern slavery, impose reporting and record-keeping obligations, and grant us termination rights for any breaches; and • Incorporating questions into tender documentation to assess the steps tenderers take to address modern slavery within their organisations.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND AUDIT RIGHTS
TRAINING
We provide targeted training to equip our people with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond effectively to ethical risks, including those related to modern slavery. Our program focuses on raising awareness, highlighting red flags to be aware of and ensuring a clear understanding of the appropriate actions to take to mitigate potential issues within our operations and supply chain. During FY25, we developed a new on-demand modern slavery training module, released through our HR and training platform Workday. This training is available to all employees in our Australian business and is mandatory for all employees who work closely with suppliers. It ensures consistent awareness of modern slavery risks and clear understanding of reporting pathways. This training reflects our ongoing commitment to equipping employees with the skills to recognise and address ethical risks effectively. MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT Since the implementation of the Modern Slavery Act on 1 January 2019, Cushman & Wakefield has consistently released an annual Modern Slavery Statement, as required by the Act. Our compliance journey reflects a strong and ongoing commitment to recognising and addressing modern slavery risks across both our operations and supply chain. Each year, we deepen our understanding and identify new opportunities to strengthen our approach. The robust reporting requirements under the Act not only enhance our awareness of modern slavery risks but also highlight our proactive measures to mitigate them and drive progress toward eliminating such practices from our industry. Our annual Modern Slavery Statement serves as a key mechanism for reporting on our progress as well as future priorities, both internally and externally. In presenting our sixth Modern Slavery Statement, we continue to build upon the groundwork established in previous years, demonstrating greater program maturity and a more informed perspective on modern slavery risks we face.
Compliance obligations specifically relating to modern slavery are fully incorporated into our standard supplier contract templates, procurement documentation and supplier registration process. Our supplier contracts and Cushman & Wakefield’s Global Vendor/Supplier Integrity Policy also allow our internal auditors to monitor, test and audit our suppliers’ compliance with their contractual obligations. We continue to adapt and expand our audit and spot check processes to address supplier compliance with modern slavery obligations.
No deficiencies in respect of modern slavery practices were reported as part of these audits and spot checks during the Reporting Period.
WHISTLEBLOWING PLATFORM
In line with our core protocols for reporting modern slavery risks and ethical concerns, Cushman & Wakefield continued to strengthen awareness of and access to our global whistleblowing platform during FY25. This secure channel enables employees, suppliers and other external stakeholders to report suspected instances of modern slavery, with the option to remain anonymous. Our enhanced framework, governed by the Global Whistleblowing Policy, ensures that all disclosures are treated confidentially and without risk of retaliation. We are committed to fostering a culture of transparency, where individuals feel supported and safe to speak up. Our employees receive regular training to reinforce this commitment. Key actions undertaken in FY25 to improve accessibility and visibility included targeted training on speaking up when concerns are raised, together with provision of information on red flags for employees to be aware of. Anyone wishing to raise a Modern Slavery concern may also request a meeting with a member of company management, Ethics & Compliance, Legal or Human Resources. Once notified, the receiving representative must promptly inform a member of the Ethics & Compliance team to ensure appropriate follow-up and oversight.
Our commitment to accountability remains steadfast, and we will continue to evolve and enhance our strategies to effectively address modern slavery within our sphere of influence.
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