CBRE GWS | Local - First Nations Engagement Report 2024

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As a unified and respectful community, CBRE humbly acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the unceded lands across Australia. We pay our deep respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their Elders, both past and present, for their ongoing care, custodianship, and leadership. We recognise their enduring connection to the land, waters, and culture and honour their rich traditions and contributions to our community.

Creating opportunities so that we can all thrive

Our CBRE GWS | Local business reconciliation achievements in 2024 include:

First Nations Employment Rate 2.9%

Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan Update

Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program leads with an emphasis on acknowledgement, awareness and equity, providing a framework from which we foster connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, rooted in mutual collaboration and trust. Our latest plan highlights the steps we are making as an organisation to continue our reconciliation journey. The initiatives below are some of the ways we are bridging the gap across all of CBRE's operations in Australia:

TOM MINEO Managing Director - Pacific +61 478 780 778 Thomas.Mineo@cbre.com

DE&I Focused Hours 2,500+

First Nations Supplier Spend $1.5M AUD

First Nations Employment Rate CBRE GWS | Local First Nations employement rate has significantly increased from 1.8% to 2.9%, showcasing our efforts to support and empower the community.

First Nations Supplier Spend CBRE GWS | Local achieved over 50% of our diverse supplier spend target with substantial future spend in the pipeline.

DE&I Focused Hours Over the course of the year, CBRE GWS | Local have engaged in over 2,500 hours over 11 clients, across every state in Australia sharing about First Nations people to drive community engagement and business participation.

2024

NORTHERN TERRITORY

NAIDOC Week Event We hosted our NAIDOC (National Aborigines & Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week Event. We welcomed Daly Austin, an Indigenous artist who brought in his animals from his country, the South Alligator region of Kakadu. The team enjoyed hearing the stories of each of these animals and how they are connected to the land and the people of that land.

NAIDOC March We participated in the NAIDOC March celebrations, honoring the rich Indigenous culture and celebrating achievements. Let's keep the fire burning, Blak, loud, and proud!

BERRIMAH LARRAKIA LAND

CAIRNS GIMUY-WALUBARA YIDINJI LAND

SUNSHINE COAST KABI KABI LAND

GOLD COAST YUGAMBEH, NERANG & NGARAHGWAL LAND

BRISBANE YUGERRA & TURRBAL LAND

SYDNEY GADIGAL LAND

CANBERRA NGUNAWAL LAND

MELBOURNE Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung & Bunurong Boon Wurrung LAND

ADELAIDE KAURNA LAND

BUSSELTON WADANDI LAND

KARRATHA NGARLUMA LAND

PERTH WHADJUK & NYOONGAR LAND

DARWIN LARRAKIA LAND

Smoking Ceremony Stuart Winters (Business Unit Director, Brisbane) and Steven Lolias (First Nations Engagement Leader) witnessed an amazing smoking ceremony from the Minjil cultural group to mark the completion of one of our client’s office refurbishment projects.

Furniture Donation In May, we offered support, time, and coordination to deliver a donation of furniture to the Yarrabah Community located in far North QLD. The items donated came from our client’s office fit-out and were destined for landfill. Our community partners redirected and rehomed office cupboards, cabinets, chairs, electronic whiteboards, white goods, and more to multiple not-for-profit organisations that were under-resourced and without the funds available to fit out their offices.

QUEENSLAND

Employment Opportunities We engaged with the Australian Training Works (ATW) to discuss a potential partnership for our Indigenous employment strategy.

HOBART NIPALUNA LAND

NAIDOC WEEK We proudly supported the Facilities Management Association of Australia (FMA) NAIDOC week, which celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and achievements. Steven Lolias (First Nations Engagement Leader) had the honor of being a guest speaker at the event and mingling with like-minded First Nations peers who showcased their businesses.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Community Engagement We met with the CEO of Wyanga Aboriginal Aged Care to discuss the opportunity to support the organisation with some community initiatives. Wyanga is a not-for-profit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander company that provides tailored and culturally appropriate aged care services to our elders within their homes.

Strategic Plan Development We met with Steven Lolias (First Nations Engagement Leader) to discuss the region's strategic plan for Indigenous engagement. This included employment, supply spending, and community engagement.

Employment Opportunities We met with a senior Aboriginal programs officer from the Education sector to discuss unlocking opportunities for Indigenous people through CBRE.

NEW SOUTH WALES

Kinaway Deadly Event We attended the Deadly Showcase in Melbourne, a First Nations Business Expo aimed at promoting First Nations-owned businesses operating within and around Melbourne CBD. This event helped us connect with like-minded businesses committed to social impact.

First Nations Supplier Engagement Steve Lolias (First Nations Engagement Leader) collaborated with Printing With Purpose and one of our Financial sector clients to have indigenous names with cultural relevance incorporated into meeting room signage, complementing the existing Australian towns and cities already in use. This project was a meaningful way to acknowledge and celebrate Indigenous heritage within their spaces.

NAIDOC Week We attended a NAIDOC week event in partnership with Mob Jobs, a CBRE preferred Supplier Partner. Mob Jobs supports our First Nations employment strategy and this event was a great opportunity to strengthen our partnership.

VICTORIA

Client-focused DE&I initiatives We met with one of our Transportation and Manufacturing sector clients to discuss the opportunities for potential employment pathways for First Nations people and other social impact initiatives.

First Nations Consultacy Partnership We connected with IPS Management Consultants, a mainly First Nations-owned organisation providing innovative and focused consulting services across Australia to discuss Indigenous engagement and their involvement with our social impact project.

First Nations Project Opportunities Steve Lolias (First Nations Engagement Leader) and the WA Projects team met to discuss the potential of unlocking opportunities for Indigenous businesses across their client portfolios.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

CLICK MAP TO EXPLORE OUR FIRST NATIONS ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ACROSS AUSTRALIA.

ADAM ROHWEDER Procurement Director +61 439 635 104 Adam.Rohweder@cbre.com

STEVEN LOLIAS First Nations Engagement Leader +61 401 932 515 Steven.Lolias@cbre.com

GWS | LOCAL

Acknowledgement of Country

Value-driven local engagement

CBRE is committed to contributing to and growing an Australia where we are all respected, safe and included. Use the map to explore some of the key highlights of our local First Nations engagement activities as we continue our reconciliation journey.

Cultural Safety

Career Pathways

Development & Advancement

First Nations Candidate Support Program

Policies & Procedures Review

Recruitment, Retention & Development Strategy

Recruitment, Retention & Development Strategy Designed to drive increased representation and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, our approach is centered around three pillars:

Awareness

Through this ongoing effort, we aim to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace, where everyone feels valued and respected.

First Nations Candidate Support Program CBRE's First Nations Candidate Support program is a dedicated initiative aimed at increasing the success rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates in securing positions within our organisation. The program provides support and connection to candidates who have identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander at the application stage. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Manager will be available to offer guidance, support, and resources to candidates as needed, helping to address any potential barriers or challenges they may face throughout the hiring process. By providing this tailored support, CBRE aims to create a more inclusive and equitable hiring experience for First Nations candidates, ultimately increasing their representation within our company.

Cultural Safety

Procurement

Leadership Accountability

Data

Talent

Community Engagement

CLICK DOCUMENT ABOVE TO EXPLORE THE LATEST UPDATE TO OUR RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN (RAP).

Policies & Procedures Review We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect. As part of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we have conducted a thorough review of our policies and procedures to ensure they align with our values of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are pleased to report that over 13 of our existing policies and procedures already contain statements that support anti-discrimination and aim to improve race relations. Building on this foundation, we are now embarking on the next phase of our RAP, which involves developing, implementing, and communicating our anti-discrimination policies and strategy. This will be guided by our global DE&I goals and actions, with a focus on key areas such as:

Our goal is to provide opportunities for leadership development, networking, and professional growth, and to recognise and reward the contributions of our First Nations employees. By focusing on these three pillars, we aim to create a workplace where our First Nations employees can thrive, grow, and reach their full potential.