Why Prioritizing ESG and Building Health is a Business Imperative: Spotlight on Top Ambassador Christine Cho of Cushman & Wakefield

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Fitwel Champion Cushman & Wakefield, and the dedicated individuals behind it, are an excellent example of what being Best in Building Health looks like. This year, three of nearly 60 Fitwel Ambassadors at the company earned a spot on our Top Ambassadors list, including Christine Cho.

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Christine Cho, Senior Project Manager, Cushman & Wakefield

Name: Christine Cho

Role: Senior Project Manager, Cushman & Wakefield

Location: Chicago, IL

Ambassador Since: October 2020

Cushman & Wakefield (C&W), a leading global commercial real estate firm and Fitwel Champion, acts on its mission to contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future for people and communities — including their own employees, many of whom have earned the Fitwel Ambassador credential. After becoming a Fitwel Champion in 2017, they went on to win several Best in Building Health awards, including this year's Highest Scoring Viral Response Module, the Highest Scoring Commercial Site at 125 Broad Street in New York, and the Highest Scoring Recertification Project at Bank of America Tower, which Christine helped to achieve. We’re proud to congratulate Cushman & Wakefield and the ambitious professionals behind several award-winning projects. This year, three of the company's nearly 60 Fitwel Ambassadors made the Top 20 Ambassadors list: Rachel Schiftan (Washington, D.C.), Megan Krest (Denver), and Christine Cho (Chicago).

We connected with Christine to hear about her experience as a Fitwel Ambassador and why she believes implementing people-centric strategies is a business imperative today.

How did you first hear of the Fitwel Ambassador opportunity?
CC: I became a Fitwel Ambassador while I was working at Goby as an ESG consultant because I wanted to expand our service offerings to include more Fitwel Certifications. I wanted to be well-versed in the program and to become a Fitwel expert for my clients.

How has becoming a Fitwel Ambassador impacted your life and/or career?
CC: As an Ambassador, I've been able to help drive change to a more sustainable future by advocating for the importance of healthy buildings and the wellness of people within them.

To learn about all of this year’s Top 20 Ambassadors, download the first issue of our new digital publication series, Building Health.

How does Fitwel align with both your values and those of C&W?
CC: Fitwel aligns with my values of promoting sustainable buildings that prioritize human health and wellness as well as with C&W's responsibility to guide clients with sustainable and efficient solutions for the properties they own and manage. C&W places a heavy emphasis on the most valuable asset - the people - who are the vessels to drive change and deliver results. Thus, it is essential to prioritize buildings that give people healthier places to live, work, and learn, in order to yield long-term positive results.

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Do you believe that implementing people-centric strategies and prioritizing ESG is a business imperative?
CC: Yes, I believe that people-centric strategies are  critical for the success of any business. When companies prioritize people-centric strategies, they create a workplace that fosters employee satisfaction and engagement, resulting in increased productivity, higher employee retention rates, and, ultimately, higher profits. I believe that focusing on ESG through a people perspective is an opportunity for businesses to create a more sustainable and equitable future while also achieving greater market success.

About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in approximately 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2022, the firm reported revenue of $10.1 billion across its core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. It also receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and more. For additional information, visit cushmanwakefield.com.

About Fitwel's Top 20 Ambassadors
This year we launched our first-ever annual Top Fitwel Ambassadors list as part of our Best in Building Health Awards. This new initiative highlights industry leaders who have demonstrated exemplary engagement, leadership, and achievements as Fitwel Ambassadors. The honorees were chosen from among nearly 4,000 professionals from 50+ countries for their success in project registrations and Fitwel certifications, as well as the number of people/occupants impacted by those certifications. Learn More

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