We believe sustainable success can only be built on a foundation of responsible business practices, and that everyone gains an advantage by subscribing to the values of RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence).

As the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm, we recognize the impact we have on our communities, clients, employees and stakeholders. By influencing positive outcomes in every phase of our business, CBRE helps to build healthier, more vibrant communities that connect to each other and create the economic vitality required to address important environmental and social issues.

Watch the video below for insight into our industry leadership, and discover how CBRE is building healthy communities by taking a Shared Advantage approach to our business.

SHARED ADVANTAGE

Corporate Responsibility Report

2017 CR Report Sharing the Responsibility—2017 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights CBRE’s many accomplishments as a leader in responsible business practices within the commercial real estate industry. The report was produced in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option and includes the company’s progress toward implementing the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact. The report also contains disclosures recommended in the Real Estate Services Sustainability Accounting Standard that was developed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).

CBRE has been producing a corporate responsibility report annually since 2007. Archived reports may be found here.

With Advantage Comes Responsibility

CBRE continues to build on our foundation of responsible business pillars. Explore our areas of focus below.

Environmental Sustainability

We have both a responsibility and an opportunity to minimize environmental impact by influencing the way buildings are built, sourced, managed, occupied and sold.
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People and Culture

Our employee journey starts with our RISE values—Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence. These are at the heart of our business and serve as the foundation for ensuring CBRE is a great place to work.
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Health and Safety

We are recognized internationally for our commitment to the protection of our employees, clients and communities.
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Communities and Giving

We are committed to fulfilling our role as a responsible corporate citizen by supporting and adding value to the communities where our employees live and work, as well as the communities where the need is greatest.
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Procurement

We have a heightened focus on our opportunity to use our multi-billion-dollar global supply chain to promote sustainable business practices.
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Ethics and Compliance

We consistently strive to raise the industry standard for ethics and compliance. Building a business fit for the future starts with a sound ethical foundation.
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Governance

Our rigorous governance structure ensures we can serve our clients, shareholders and employees with integrity.
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How we respond to and manage challenging conflicts is not just a set of corporate policies and procedures—it's a fundamental factor in defining our success.
Managing Conflicts of Interest
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CR Steering Committee

Our Global Corporate Responsibility Steering Committee includes a broad mix of geographic and business line leaders as well as individual CR Pillar leaders.

Contacts

Alison Caplan
Senior Vice President,
Corporate Responsibility
+1 949 7258476
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Jennifer Leitsch
Director of
Corporate Responsibility
+1 720 3390972
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Dave Pogue
Senior Vice President,
Global Client Care | Sustainability
+1 408 4537444
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We welcome your feedback. You may reach us at responsibility@cbre.com.