b"2021 AusLSA OUR PEOPLE OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR COMMUNITY OUR GOVERNANCESUSTAINABILITYSUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: PROFILE Bartier Perry is committed to fostering a diverse, positive andBartier Perry is committed to reducing our impact on theEveryone at Bartier Perry is provided with the chance to make aDelivering outstanding legal services whilst working to inclusive work culture that allows everyone to reach theirenvironment through our interactions with our people, ourdifference in our workplace and community. All our people arethe highest ethical standards is intrinsic to the Bartier potential and thrive. We provide opportunities to excel, be equalsuppliers and our clients. We believe this is part of goodsupported to get involved at many levels to champion or be partPerry service delivery model. Our commitment to service in the workplace and to have career progression at a pace thatbusiness practice. Sustainable practices are built into ourof important initiatives.excellence is evidenced by our strong association with suits different life situations.decision making at every level. From analysing andFrom supporting rural and regional indigenous schools throughkey industry associations and our Environmental Social We promote the holistic wellbeing of our people and theirmaking decisions relating to our own supply chain throughto providing help for women escaping domestic violence, ourGovernance (ESG) program. families. Our annual engagement survey provides opportunitiesto decisions relating to technology investment to reducecommunity initiatives include:Our management structure is transparent. Our \x1frm is led for staff feedback and results are shared across the \x1frm,the need to print. We actively work to imbed sustainability Improving access to justice for people in need by workingby the Board and our CEO. Supporting this management supporting our values of collaboration, trust and inclusion.considerations throughout our business.within the community providing compassionate pro bonois a comprehensive committee structure and a suite of Results show continuous high levels of staff satisfaction,We have implemented recycled waste programs andlegal services as a signatory to the Australian Pro Bonopolicies, procedures and guidelines that are clearly commitment and engagement.initiatives, including for paper, cardboard, plastic &Centres target.communicated to our people and available to all via our We know that our most important asset is our people and weelectronic waste. Examples include: Supporting The HavenNepean Womens Shelter, aintranet. Areas addressed include sustainable supply actively nurture their wellbeing through initiatives including: Our Paper Lite Policy which involved the transition fromnot-for-pro\x1ft organisation focused on supporting womenchain management, risk management, ethics and hardcopy documentation to electronic documentation forexperiencing domestic violence and homelessness. Ourconduct.Providing comprehensive \x1eexible working96.5% of staffthe majority of Bartier Perry's records.Bartier Perry Partner, Sharon Levy, is both founder and Chair.We build robust systems and processes to ensure access our \x1eexible work options.transparent and ethical delivery of our commitments. WeOpportunities to provide pro bono legal services as a signatory Using more ef\x1fcient technology. In the 2020 \x1fnancial Aiding the vulnerable in our community through beingaim to surpass universal standards for the management year the use of our Fuji Xerox photocopiersinvolved with Dress for Success, Indigenous Literacy Firm: Bartier Perry Lawyers to the Australian Pro Bono Centres National Pro Bono Target.(re-manufactured machines) resulted in saving 15 trees,Foundation and The Smith Family.of risks, business continuity, ethics and the codes of conduct set by government regulations, the Law SocietyProviding clear career pathways through individually tailoredover 23,000 litres of water and over 6,000kg of CO2. Headcount: 166 (FTE) learning and development goals. Raising social awareness by participation in communityof NSW, industry standards and client expectations. Providing easily accessible paper recycling bins for allfundraisers. Floor Area: 2,951m 2Holding regular social events that encourage all employees topaper waste other than con\x1fdential material. Promoting International Womens Day through storytelling byconnect with each other, irrespective of job role.Sustainability is a major factor in our purchasing decisions.women and men who understand and have lived the barriers Bartier Perry provide highest quality Raising social awareness by regular participation in communityWe examine our own supply chain and look to purchasecontributing to inequality. legal services across a wide range offundraisers such as Movember, Red Nose Day and Australiasfrom suppliers who align with our own sustainability Working in regional NSW to help refugees access higher industries including property,Biggest Morning Tea. commitments. education.construction, \x1fnancial services, private Planning for cultural awareness training for all staff as part of clients, education, insurance, health andthe development of our Reconciliation Action Plan. government. The success of clients and the wellbeingGENDERPOLICY GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INDIGENOUSPOLICY CODE OF CONDUCT POLICYof our people is underpinned by clearly19% 55% 68%articulated values of collaboration,EQUALITY FEMALE FEMALE FEMALE RECONCILIATION /RISK MANAGEMENTGENDER GROSS EMISSIONSdiversity & inclusion, down to earth,EQUITY PARTNERS LEGALNON-LEGAL IN DEVTinnovation, quality and trust. FocusingPUBLISHED TARGET STAFF STAFF 260t1.6t/employeeINITIATIVES: INITIATIVES:\x1frmly on providing ethical, highest Employer of Choice for Gender EqualityGender sensitive promotion and Af\x1frmative procurementCultural awareness trainingFunding for 98% 0.10% 0.70% CODE OF COMPLAINTS RISK BCP ORquality legal services delivered in arecruitmentHost or lead external programsInternal networks or committees 258t Indigenous Literacy Foundation and Dymocks Children's CharitiesIndigenousCONDUCT & GRIEVANCE MANAGEMENT ERP International Women's DayMale Champions of ChangePay EquityBUILDINGS employment and internshipsNAIDOC WeekNational Reconciliation WeekTRAINING MECHANISM PLANgenuinely personalised manner, we placeAmbassadorFemale advancement, mentoring and coachingTraining -99%Pro bono supportCollaboration for reconciliationclients at the centre of all that we do,Gender awareness unconscious bias 0.09t/m2consistently communicating clearly and0.00% 0.30% 0.40% NON LEGAL SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY POLICYdemonstrating strategic, creativeINCLUSIVED POLICY L POLICY 2t IN DEVT CHAIN MANAGEMENTI G TRAVEL VOLUNTEERINGE 0 0 1%thinking.WORKPLACE V B.00t/e y e e .0 1t/e eeS I mplo mploy NON-PROFIT/ NON LEGAL PARTICIPATION IN DEVTR TWe are committed to driving our \x1frmI Q COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERINGIN NON LEGALT +strategy which includes remainingY PUBLISHED PUBLISHED NET EMISSIONS INITIATIVES: PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES VOLUNTEERINGINITIATIVES:BoardsCharity events and appealsCommunity VolunteeringOrganisedSUSTAINABLE MODERN FEDERAL NSW260t1.6t/employee SUPPLY CHAIN SLAVERY LEGISLATION LEGISLATIONdedicated to our community and to our DCA membershipHost or lead external programsInternal networks orvolunteeringSecondments to NGOsStudent tutoring and mentoring MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION (PENDING)social responsibility.committeesTraining - Cultural awareness unconscious biasPro bono legalIN DEVT IN DEVTsupportPride in Diversity MembershipWear it Purple DayEstablished in 1942 and incorporated inENVIRONMENTAL POLICY CHARITABLE2007, Bartier Perry is a privately-ownedMANAGEMENT GIVING SUSTAINABILITYREPORTAustralian commercial law \x1frm based inFLEXIBLEPOLICY 124 REPORTING100%WORKPLACE WEEKS WEEKS ENV. CORPORATESydney. Supported by an allied \x1frm inIMPROVEMENT GIVINGRETURN TO TARGET PROGRAM IN DEVT CSRMelbourne and several af\x1fliations inPRIMARY SECONDARY WORK AFTER INITIATIVES: INITIATIVES:PUBLISHED CARER CARER PARENTALCorporate donationsExternal charity events and appealsInternal Appeals major Australian centres andINITIATIVES: LEAVEEarth HourNABBERS Rating 5 and CollectionsWorkplace givinginternationally, Bartier Perrys 150-strong Career break /SabbaticalsCarer's leaveChild CareFlexible work hoursFlexible working promotion and supportJob sharingLeave return budgetENV.team includes 90 legal staff fromMANAGEMENTadjustmentsPart time optionsPhased retirementPurchased leaveReligiousSYSTEM (EMS) LEGAL STRATEGYpartners to paralegals and 60and ceremonial leaveRemote working tools and systemsStudy leaveTime management and support staff. in lieuUnpaid leaveVolunteer leave PRO BONORECYCLING100% 100% 0% 100% These icons provide limited information about the \x1frmsDATE SETPRO BONO(OFFICES) legal pro bono commitment. More extensiveCENTREPSYCHOLOGICALPOLICY information is reported by the Australian Pro BonoTARGETWELLBEING % of\x1fce availability Centre and on individual \x1frms websites. PUBLISHEDSTAFFFurther informationPUBLISHED SURVEYSPAPER 7,582kg 0% from AusLSAINITIATIVES: Beyond Blue programsBlack Dog Institute programsMental HealthUSAGE46kg/emplo R e ycled con tyee c tenAwareness WeekMental health training and internal supportPsychological support/ EAPResilience and stress management trainingR U OK? programs PAPER CERTIFICATION: FSCNCOSPHYSICALPOLICYWELLBEINGSTAFF PUBLISHED SURVEYS INITIATIVES: ErgonomicsWellness awareness and promotionFlu vaxFruit boxesMassagesProactive health checksTeam eventsWork based exercise sessions"