Avison Young 2023影响报告

Portraitsprogressof Our 2023Impact Report Avison Young is powered by people, and we have a strong passion for andcommitment to creating economic, environmental and social impact wherever weoperate. We are pleased to share the progress we made in that calendar year. This report summarizes our performancealongside perspectives from our peopleon the topics that matter most to us–climate action, diversity, equity,inclusion and community impact. As we progress, we willcontinue to share ourchallenges, learningsand achievementsalong the way. As we progress, we will continue toshare our challenges, learnings andachievements along the way. We do thisin the spirit of transparency, cooperationand collaboration – knowing that the morewe all share, the further we’ll go together. Explore by topic 01.Introduction 03.Climate action 02.Our strategy Welcome: From the CEO2023: ReflectionsOur strategy: Our prioritiesand our progressUNSDG alignment About us: Our companyWomen Photograph:Partnering to create impact Our progressGlobal carbon emissionsand net zero performanceNet zero: Our U.K. journeyAvison Young U.K.’scarbon footprint Green and growing:sustainable future aheadfor real estate investment Climate disasters bringdark clouds over NorthAmerican insurance rates 10 things you need toknow about the urbanheat island effect Natural capital hasentered the chat, whatdo you need to know? Our Toronto HQ : whereour people made theplace, literally* Charging ahead: NECBirmingham powersup EV parking* Click this button at the endof each piece to return tothe table of contents*Explore this year’s case studies Explore by topic 05.Community impact 04. Appendices Diversity, equityand inclusion Our progressDriving ideas, inclusivityand creativity through DEICreating impact forour employeesConexion | Celebratingconnection and communityEmpower | Empoweringall women to close thegender gap in CREFolx | Working towardunderstanding andacceptanceRoots | A strong foundationfor our Black professionalsFive tips for moreinclusive office spaces Our progressCreating positive impactthrough real estateSocial value in urbanregeneration taskforceIs your city built on a strong(social) foundation? CreditsThe basis of our reporting Three ways inwardinvestments can make animpact on a community Fighting fuel poverty withGroundwork U.K.* Partnering to protectaffordable housing in B.C.* From wasteland towonderland: a trueindustrial transformation* A decade of makinggood things happen Plate it forward: fromcafé to community* Making meaningfulconnections throughmentoringInvesting in our future talentHealth, safety and well-beingSafety stars: meet theguardian of the workplace Explore by voice Ourpeople These are stories of impact championed by just a fewof our people, but there are thousands more of us alldedicated to creating environmental and social impact. We’re proud to present this collection as evidenceof the global impact that comes from the intensecollaboration and everyday local transformations we’remaking for ourselves, our industry and our clients. Explore by voice Avison Young 01.Portraitsprogressof Introduction Our company Hi, we’re Avison Young. We’re global commercial real estate advisors. Our firm is headquartered in Toronto,Ontario, Canada. There are 5,000 of us operating in 18* countries across the globe. We know that most of our industrymeasures success by transaction sizeand square footage, but we’re certainthat there’s another, just as importantdimension to it. It’s the reason we werefounded, and it’s why we do what we do. 5,000 Real estate professionals across the globe When we get together with our clients andpartners, we put people and places at thecentre of every decision. We look at the bigpicture, and we pay attention to the details.Together we create both investment andlocation strategies, find perfect spacesand great tenants, and bring all kinds ofreal estate projects to completion thatnot only make financial sense, but alsobecome a catalyst for economic growth,social value and community impact. 100+ Offices around the world 18* Operations in 18* countries globally We share a commitment to makinggreat places for people. Becauseat the end of the day, even thoughwe’re businesspeople, it’s thepeoplepart that’s really important to us. Our company In our reporting, we include the operationalboundaries relating to wholly ownedAvison Young offices. Affiliate officesrepresent a small proportion of ouroperations – they are treated separatelyfor the purpose of this report and will beincorporated into our reporting over time. This report is disclosed on an annualbasis, with mandatory and performancedata pertaining to the calendar year2023. Periodically, we plan to updatecontent related to projects and initiativesas a point of reference to reflectthe latest status and outcomes. We’re working to bring elements of our ESGreporting into closer alignment with ourfinancial reporting (calendar yea