Colliers [NASDAQ: CIGI]
Unlocking the True Potential of Real Estate

The real estate sector is more than bricks and mortar. It’s a dynamic space where vision meets strategy, and opportunities are crafted from complexity. Colliers (NASDAQ: CIGI), a global force in commercial real estate and investment management, has been pushing the boundaries of traditional real estate services, pioneering innovative solutions that transform properties into powerful assets. For nearly three decades, it has navigated market shifts and led transformative change with bold, forward-thinking strategies and unmatched expertise.

Aligning real-world expertise with future-focused thinking, the company transforms routine transactions into remarkable triumphs. It ensures clients remain competitive, agile and well-positioned in the rapidly evolving real estate landscape. Colliers revitalizes historic landmarks, secures intricate project financing and redefines the potential of real estate assets. Its diverse service portfolio spans leasing and selling offices, retail warehouses, apartment buildings and lots, asset valuation, consulting and assisting clients in their property management activities.

Turning challenges into opportunities and opportunities into enduring success stories is its specialty. Colliers has consistently delivered an impressive 20 percent compound annual return for its shareholders. The mantra—blending entrepreneurial spirit with a relentless commitment to creating long-term value for communities.

“From completing landmark transactions to securing project financing and revitalizing historic buildings, we are delivering on our mission to maximize the potential of property and real assets for our clients,” says Chris McLernon, CEO of real estate services-global. “We owe our success as one of the fastest-growing global real estate services firms to our talented professionals who lead the industry with their expertise and best-in-class solutions.”

Customized Solutions, Extraordinary Results

Every service is designed with a customized approach that reflects market intelligence. The sole focus is on maximizing the value of assets and, ultimately, optimizing returns for clients.

Colliers’ vibrant corporate culture thrives on the spirit of disruption, which questions established models and crafts new paths to unlock real estate assets' highest potential. This innovative philosophy powers all of Colliers' operations, from strategic acquisitions to diverse, forward-thinking business lines.

As a partner capable of transforming even the most complex visions into reality, Colliers believes expertise is honed through experience, collaboration, and an unyielding commitment to continuous learning and improvement. This belief inspires confidence in employees to lead with curiosity, courage and creativity.

Leading with Sustainability at the Core

Colliers believes that buildings, beyond housing business operations, should enhance lives, promote inclusiveness and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable planet for future generations. A profound dedication to sustainability permeates every aspect of its operations. The company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, Elevate the Built Environment, represents environment, inclusiveness and health and well-being as key areas where it can drive the utmost impact for clients and communities.

The spaces it creates are not just physical structures— they are vibrant environments designed to inspire, connect and promote the well-being of individuals and communities alike. Colliers reimagines how people interact with spaces and transforms ordinary buildings into thriving ecosystems that help businesses prosper and communities flourish. The company reinforces the belief that real estate is fundamentally about enhancing the human experience through an approach deeply rooted in principles of wellness and inclusivity.

Every initiative, whether reducing carbon footprints, championing diversity or designing health-centric spaces, reflects Colliers' strong commitment to creating a better future for all. Success stories highlighting Colliers’ global sustainability efforts are plenty. A notable example is the initiative undertaken by the Colliers Germany team, which aimed to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 20 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year. This goal was achieved through the comprehensive adoption of 100 percent certified renewable energy for all offices nationwide.

Collaboration played a vital role in this initiative, given that each of the nine Colliers offices in Germany operated under different energy contracts, some of which included renewable options while others did not. Gathering data proved challenging, further complicated by rising energy prices. Ultimately, the team successfully identified a suitable energy provider, enabling them to transition all energy meters to renewable sources.

As part of a broader strategy influenced by emerging European Union policies to limit internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, Colliers Germany aimed to electrify their fleet entirely by 2030.

Colliers Germany also introduced progressive policies and incentives to encourage employees to minimize transportation emissions. The company promoted sustainable alternatives, including an e-bike lease program and public transit incentives. Employees participating in the initiative were financially rewarded for exchanging their ICE vehicles for EVs. They were also given access to a program for in-home EV charger installations.

To further support the global sustainability goals, Colliers Germany employed fleet management software to effectively monitor and manage mileage, fuel consumption and emissions across diverse vehicle types. These concerted efforts reflect meaningful ways for Colliers teams in Germany to achieve their ESG ambitions. The transition to renewable electricity alone resulted in an impressive reduction of 132 metric tonnes of emissions in 2023, accounting for nearly 19 percent of Colliers’ total Scope 2 emissions across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

A Cut Above the Rest

Excellence demands recognition, and Colliers’ ability to consistently exceed expectations has earned it the reputation of a global leader in the real estate sector. Named the World’s Best Real Estate Advisor by Euromoney in 2024, its relentless pursuit of innovation and commitment to best-in-class solutions guarantees transformative impact and exceptional results for clients. The awards reflect the company’s unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes, grounded in deep expertise and driven by an enduring sense of purpose.

Colliers’ story is one of profound transformation and continuous evolution. It is a narrative defined by bold moves, groundbreaking solutions and an unwavering passion for unlocking extraordinary possibilities. By constantly reimagining what is achievable within real estate, the company embraces its role as a pioneer, ushering in an era of limitless potential and inspiring those it serves to envision a future that transcends traditional boundaries.