CBRE: Realizing Potential Through Community Impact

By Veronica Hayden, Global Director of CBRE Cares

As the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment, CBRE understands the impact we have on the communities where we live and work. Since I joined CBRE in early 2021, I’ve been collaborating with colleagues at all levels of our company to define our vision of community impact and corporate philanthropy. We know that the foundation of our success is our people, so we’re determined to go beyond preparing for the future—we’re shaping it.

One way we do this is by partnering with non-profits to champion programs that empower young women to thrive in the dynamic careers that make up our industry. These partnerships create a ripple effect across communities by fostering diverse talent and building bridges to a more equitable future.

We are focused on investing in people—a commitment that resonates throughout CBRE.

I’ve been driven by the belief that our philanthropic efforts should resonate on a personal level while also enhancing our business priorities. My career in corporate philanthropy has been fueled by the transformative impact companies can have on local communities and a vision to empower our employees to become champions of change.

Every person plays a pivotal role in our collective mission, and volunteerism is key. From engaging directly with students by serving as mentors for college and career readiness, to assembling feminine hygiene kits to provide essentials to those in under-resourced communities, we seek to inspire confidence both personally and professionally. We believe that with this level of mentorship and support, we can help girls prepare for success beyond the classroom and spark interest in careers that span the commercial real estate industry.

Our partnership with these non-profits is about forging lasting relationships that result in significant progress in fostering diversity within the workforce. Through these partnerships, we hope to make progress on key issues and to lead by example for our people, our clients and our industry.

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