DEI

Question 1

What is CBRE’s DEI strategy?

Answer 1

1) Culture (Workplace)
2) Talent (People)
3) Marketplace (Community)

Question 2

What are the protected characteristics under Equality Act 2010?

Answer 2

1) Gender reassignment
2) Sex
3) Race
4) Sexual orientation
5) Religion
6) Pregnancy
7) Age
8) Disability
9) Marriage

Question 3

What does RICS say about DEI?

Answer 3

Rules of Conduct 4
Size of firm will dictate DEI strategy
Just 18% of RICS members are women and 27% of real estate industry professionals are from lower socio-economic backgrounds according to 2022 Insight Report.
Bichard Review placed importance of DEI.

Question 4

What is neurodiversity and what are the benefits?

Answer 4

Neurodiversity: Different ways the brain works and interprets information.
15% of population are neurodivergent and 72% of UK’s employers ignored neurodiversity in policies.
Common conditions: ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia.
Benefits/skills: Creativity, memory, innovation, productivity and different perspectives.
Neurodiverse sensitive to lighting, colour, patterns and noise in office.

Question 5

What aspects of my office make it an inclusive environment?

Answer 5

• Wheelchair access
• Ergonomic furniture
• Quiet spaces
• Prayer room
• Gender neutral toilets
• Inclusive signage
• Cultural events

Question 6

What is the legal framework of DEI?

Answer 6

Equality Act (2010), Approved Document M and NPPF.

Question 7

What do tenants need to think about regarding DEI?

Answer 7

• Illegal for landlords and tenants to discriminate against occupiers
• Need to make reasonable adjustments to help disabled people who would otherwise be disadvantaged
• Alterations to a building may be needed to avoid discrimination, but should be reasonable in costs, extent and disruption. Otherwise, provide alternative access to service.