Colliers Unveils 2024 Report, ‘Built to Last’ Strategy
India, June 12, 2025 – Colliers (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI), a global leader in real estate professional services, has released its 2024 Global Sustainability Report. The report details achievements and progress aligned with the firm’s 2021 sustainability goals and introduces its updated sustainability strategy, ‘Built to Last’. This strategic approach outlines commitments to reducing the firm’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while assisting clients in pursuing similar climate goals.
The framework guiding ‘Built to Last’ rests on three foundational pillars: Environmental Sustainability, Workplace Experience, and Ethical Governance & Practices.
Environmental Sustainability addresses the urgent need for carbon reduction pathways that increase asset resilience and meet climate mitigation goals. The Workplace Experience element centers on the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of people. Ethical Governance & Practices emphasizes Colliers’ adherence to responsible business conduct and data privacy, with strong cybersecurity protocols to protect both internal and external stakeholders.
Colliers also highlighted inclusivity and belonging as key strategic areas. In the Asia Pacific region, including India, enhancements were made to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide accessible wellness services, tailored support, and workshops. The company also improved its employee referral program to diversify its talent pool via employee networks.
Asia Pacific highlights from the report include:
- A 39.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per sq. ft. from the 2021 baseline
- WELL Health-Safety Ratings achieved in all Colliers Asia Pacific offices
- 108% employee participation in the Colliers Gives global volunteering program
- 90% engagement rate in the global employee survey, with scores above external benchmarks
- 30% of manager-level and higher roles held by women
Sankey Prasad, Chairman & MD, Middle-East & India, Colliers, stated:
“At Colliers, sustainability is not just a commitment but the foundation of our future. With our refreshed sustainability strategy, ‘Built to Last’, we are prioritizing people, governance, and environmental sustainability, ensuring that progress is both impactful and enduring. From sustainable asset investing to integrating new ESG-focused services, we are embedding sustainability into every facet of our business.
Our unbiased hiring practices, increased women leadership, and sensitivity trainings reflect our dedication to inclusiveness, while our community initiatives reinforce our responsibility to giving back. Winning key accolades and acquiring certifications like Great Place to Work is a testament to our ethical stance and steadfast pursuit of excellence and sustainable growth.
As we move forward, we will continue leading with integrity, innovation, and a deep-rooted commitment to doing right by our people, clients and communities.”
Badal Yagnik, CEO, Colliers India, added:
“Our latest global sustainability report underscores our unwavering commitment to our ESG goals - prioritizing people, governance, and environmental sustainability. By integrating compliant strategies, sustainable asset investments, and inclusive leadership practices, we continue to drive meaningful change.
As we embrace technological advancements, we are committed to harnessing AI and pioneering technologies responsibly, integrating policies that drive ethical innovation, improved efficiency, and ascending growth.
Our refreshed approach is also deeply rooted in fostering an inclusive, transparent, and forward-thinking organization. We prioritize the physical and mental well-being of our employees, creating a supportive culture where they can thrive. We hope to empower professionals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that all our people have equal access to opportunity and resources that unlock their full potential.”
The full 2024 Global Sustainability Report is available at: www.colliers.com/sustainability.