b'OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR COMMUNITY OUR GOVERNANCESUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:We believe that every organisation must play its role toBN actively promotes a firm-wide culture of making a positiveBNs Board of Management meet on a monthly basis and are reduce its impact on the environment and we strive for moredifference to the communities in which we live and conduct ourresponsible for reviewing performance and overseeing the sustainable work practices. BN aims to minimise ourbusiness. We demonstrate this through our dedicated pro bonogeneral operations, strategy, compliance, risk and environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint of ourpractice and responsible business program, the Impact Project.governance of the firm, with the support of an Audit and Risk business though a range of environmental initiatives and theThe Impact Project comprises interconnected initiatives centredcommittee. ongoing development of our sustainability programaround four key streams: pro bono, environment and sustainability,The firm maintains professional indemnity insurance above framework. Our offices currently address these impactsreconciliation, and community giving. the required minimum as well as business continuance, through: double-sided printing, paper-lite programs, energydirectors and officers liability and cyber insurances. We have efficient lights, sensor lighting, recycling of IT waste includingThe Impact Projects three-year strategy focusses on initiatives thatan emergency management, disaster recovery and business computers and toner cartridges, recycling boxes throughoutmake a significant impact for women and children, and First Nationscontinuity plan, and undertake regular testing of the disaster the office, green waste and recycling bins. As a national firmpeoples. The strategy centres on a significant firm wide commitmentrecovery contact list. BN has robust technology platforms with six offices throughout Australia, we further minimise ourto making a difference through staff led initiatives for change,which are regularly penetration tested with full risk carbon footprint through increasing use of video andmeasurable impact and recognition.assessments conducted. Staff also receive regular cyber teleconferencing technologies, while opening up andawareness updates and training. To promote and maintain improving communications between offices. BN is committedPro bono work is a part of BNs core business and our lawyers areprofessional standards, the firm conducts regular CLE to making the environment a bigger part of the conversationcommitted to providing high quality legal assistance in areas ofsessions for all staff. The firm also has clearly defined and by encouraging staff to share ideas about what further stepsunmet legal need, with an emphasis on work that will have adocumented policies and procedures, with new staff can be taken at a national and office level to develop andlong-term impact and address systemic legal problems affectingundergoing an extensive induction program which outlines encourage adherence to our sustainability objectives. disadvantaged, marginalised or vulnerable people. As a signatory tofirm values, culture, policies and protocols. As part of our the National Pro Bono Target, our lawyers and graduates aim toongoing commitment to the health and wellbeing of contribute 35+ hours of pro bono legal work annually. Further ourall staff, we have an Employee Assistance Program available. staff actively participate in charitable fundraising and volunteering initiatives for numerous community organisations.CLIMATEINDIGENOUSCODE OF CONDUCT ACTIONRECONCILIATION /RISK MANAGEMENTINITIATIVES:TelecommutingGreen Star rated buildings 4-6 starSpecify energyINITIATIVES: efficient appliancesTeleconferencing facilities and trainingECO-Buy Reconciliation Action PlanCultural awareness trainingNAIDOC WeekPolicy on flight offsetsEarth HourRide to Work DayEnd of trip National Reconciliation WeekInternships and employmentScholarships facilitiesForced computer shutdown and student mentoringPro bono supportVolunteering and secondmentsCollaboration for reconciliationFunding and donationsCareerTrackers GROSS EMISSIONS participation SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY 346t - 1.9t per employeeNON LEGAL CHAIN MANAGEMENT0% 0.5% 257tVOLUNTEERING74%INITIATIVES: 23% 1%NFP BoardsOrganised staff volunteeringBlood donationsSecondments to 89t NFPsCommunity volunteeringCPD for community sector lawyers26% SUPPLIER STANDARDS COVER: 0 . 5 /t/e e e 0 . 0 1t/e e eHuman rightsEnvironmental impactsCommunity development m lo y m lo yp p CHARITABLE Indigenous inclusionGender equalityModern Slavery NET EMISSIONSGIVINGDiversity and Inclusion346t - 1.9t per employeeSUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES: ENVIRONMENTAL Firm donation programCharitable foundationWorkplace givingMatched REPORTINGfunding for employee donationsInternal appeals and collectionsExternalMANAGEMENT charity events and appealsREPORTING COVERS:INITIATIVES:LEGAL Standalone ESG/ sustainability report World Environment DayOffice green teamsCitySwitch Green OfficePRO BONOThese icons provide limited information about the firms legal pro bono commitment. More extensive RECYCLING100% 100% 100% 100% information is reported by the Australian Pro BonoOFFICES Centre and on individual firms websites.Click for further information from AusLSA:PAPER9,734 96% USAGE 5 R4 e e c ntk g/employ e ycled cont eINITIATIVES:Paperlite office programGreen accredited paper purchase specificationFollow me printingRecycled paper purchase specificationPAPER CERTIFICATION:Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedNCOS Certified Carbon NeutralPEFC Australian Forestry standard'