b'2022 AusLSAOUR PEOPLE OUR ENVIRONMENTSUSTAINABILITY SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:PROFILE Gadens people programs align with our strategic intent of being anSustainability and Social Impact is one of the firms key strategic employer of choice. Priority areas are: pillars. Gadens has also adopted the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals framework and pledged to reach Net Zero by Flexibility: We recognise that our people need to achieve an2030. effective balance between work and other commitments, and thatGadens aims to be recognised as an environmentally responsible a flexible workplace is essential to attracting and retaining highbusiness that respects the environment and communities in which performing people. We have a number of policies and initiatives init operates. We believe our commitment to managing our support of this aim. operations in an environmentally sustainable manner will maximise Inclusion and diversity: We engage with staff to create anvalue for the firm and all our stakeholders.environment that promotes individuality and diversity. OurWe are committed to minimising adverse environmental impacts Indigenous Intern Program has been operating for over 15 years,and reducing our environmental footprint by continually reviewing and we are part of the CareerTrackers program. operations and improving the efficiency of our natural resource consumption.Health and wellbeing: Our wellbeing initiatives support a healthy and balanced lifestyle, providing opportunities for staff toOur initiatives are focused around:mentally and physically unwind through a range of activities. Achieving net zero emissions.Learning and development: Our L&D Framework has beenReducing our power consumption and minimising energy use.designed to deliver focused, career-long L&D to improve skills atReducing paper usage or only using carbon neutral, acid-free paper from farmed trees.all levels and support career progression. This covers technicalMoving towards a more electronic way of working across the Gadens and business skills training, and support for education assistance. firm.Making environmentally sustainable procurement decisions Headcount:581 (FTE) Corporate social responsibility: We maintain a culture ofand ensuring our key, discretional suppliers are adopting sustainability and sound corporate responsibility. We assist thesustainable business practices wherever possible.Floor Area:12,292m2 communities in which we live and work, enhance access to theImproving our waste management and recycling practices, legal system and embrace social responsibility. including recycling coffee cups and providing reusable kitchen Number of Offices : 4 items to staff. GENDER37% 60% 73% 68% CLIMATE Gadens is a leading, independent Australian EQUALITY ACTIONlaw firm with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. We have over 80INITIATIVES: partners and 600 staff across Australia. INITIATIVES: TelecommutingGreen Star rated buildings 4-6 starNationalInternational Womens DayPay Equity AmbassadorLCA Diversity andGreenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGERs) compliant reporting Inclusion CharterEquitable briefing pledge (e.g. CommBar/LCA)Female Teleconferencing facilities and trainingPolicy on flight offsetsEarth Our vision is to be recognised as a leadingadvancement, mentoring and coachingTraining - Gender awareness unconsciousHourRide to Work DayEnd of trip facilitiesClimate Active Program Australian law firm, and help people achievebiasGender sensitive promotion and recruitmentInternal D&I networks or NABERSs Energy RatingClimate Active - Carbon NeutralEfficient their purpose in a complex world. Our culturecommitteesEqual pay controlsDCA major sponsor building and lighting automationRenewable ElectricityEnergy audits includes our values, and our values reflect thein previous two yearsessence of the firm -they underpinINCLUSIVEGROSS EMISSIONSeverything we do and guide our daily WORKPLACE 660t - 1.1t per employee behaviour. We promote individuality and diversity while instilling pride in the firm and87% 0% 583tare committed to equality in the workplace.D&I INITIATIVES:BUILDINGS Recruitment and promotion for D&IInternal D&I networks or committees88%0.0 Membership - DCALCA Diversity and Inclusion CharterTraining - Awarenessm 25t/Gadens recognises that our enduring successand unconscious biasStaff Surveys - D&I requires economic growth that both protectsLGBTQ INITIATIVES:0.01% 11.2%and promotes social equity and ecological IDAHOBITWear it Purple DayPro bono supportTraining - LGBTQTRAVEL 77tsustainability. We strive to create a cultureawareness 0 11.7%. 1 3t/e e epo ym lwhere the principles of sustainability andFLEXIBLE sound corporate responsibility are embraced26 2 80% 24%and lived by our people every day. We seek WORKPLACE CARBON to make a difference in the world byOFFSETS & RENEWABLEScontributing to the development of theINITIATIVES: communities in which we live and work. We Flexible work hoursPart time optionsJob sharingRemote working tools andNET EMISSIONSare committed to giving back, and oursystemsSupport for flexible workingTime in lieuUnpaid leaveCarers leave0t - 0t per employeepeople participate in projects that make a Study leaveVolunteering leavePurchased leaveCareer breaksPhased difference. We recognise the importance ofretirementAdjusted KPIs after absencesSabbaticalsDomestic abuse leave fostering sustainable communities, Family leave ENVIRONMENTAL minimising our impact on the environment MANAGEMENTand taking responsibility for ourPSYCHOLOGICAL environmental footprint. WELLBEING INITIATIVES:CitySwitch Green OfficeINITIATIVES:R U OK? programPsychological support/EAPDomestic abuse strategyMental health office champion RECYCLING100% OFFICESPHYSICALWELLBEINGPAPER INITIATIVES: USAGE Ergonomics programProactive health checksFlu vaccinationsInternal exercise sessionsGym membershipsTeam eventsWellness awareness andINITIATIVES: promotionOnsite fruit and healthy cateringLife & TPD insuranceErgonomics Paperlite office programGreen accredited paper purchase specification program - offsiteHealth EAPFollow me printingRecycled paper purchase specificationPAPER CERTIFICATION:Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedNCOS Certified Carbon NeutralOther Certifications'