b'OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR COMMUNITY OUR GOVERNANCESUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:Sustainability and Social Impact is one of the firms key strategicAs a law firm, Gadens has a privileged and professional standing thatGadens has an Operational Risk Management and Compliance pillars. Gadens has also adopted the United Nations Sustainableconfers a responsibility to contribute to the betterment of ourFramework that is underpinned by our values and prescribes Development Goals framework and pledged to reach Net Zero bycommunity. This includes our professional and ethical responsibilityour approach to corporate governance, risk management and 2030.to enhance access to the legal system, assisting disadvantaged andcompliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Gadens aims to be recognised as an environmentally responsiblemarginalised people and embracing the concept of corporate socialframework incorporates extensive business continuity and business that respects the environment and communities in whichresponsibility. disaster recovery protocols.it operates. We believe our commitment to managing ourGadens is a signatory to the Australian Pro Bono Centres NationalOur interaction with clients, contractors and suppliers is guided operations in an environmentally sustainable manner will maximisePro Bono Target, which encourages lawyers to subscribe to aby this framework. For each decision that is made, we undertake value for the firm and all our stakeholders. voluntary target of 35 hours of pro bono work per annum. We arean analysis of the likelihood and impact that a particular risk or We are committed to minimising adverse environmental impactscommitted to meeting or exceeding this target across the firm. group of risks may have on the firms operations, and ensure and reducing our environmental footprint by continually reviewingThe five key priority areas that form the basis of our pro bonothat mitigating controls and / or actions are put in place to operations and improving the efficiency of our natural resourceprogram are: minimise the likelihood of occurrence or impact. In support of consumption. our actions, we have policies and procedures in place that Our initiatives are focused around: Homelessness govern the firm and ensure our compliance with all relevant Indigenous Australians laws. Achieving net zero emissions. Refugees and asylum seekers Our Operational Risk Management and Compliance Framework Reducing our power consumption and minimising energy use. Women and children in need covers the following areas:Reducing paper usage or only using carbon neutral, acid-freeMental healthpaper from farmed trees. Governance and Ethics, Sustainability,Moving towards a more electronic way of working across theCurrent projects include: Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), Procurement, andfirm. Quality, Business Continuity.Making environmentally sustainable procurement decisionsCareerTrackers Indigenous Internship Programand ensuring our key, discretional suppliers are adoptingPartnerships with various community legal centres includingOur Boards and Executive Management Teams operate within sustainable business practices wherever possible. MVLS, MHLC and ASRC.the above governance framework and are accountable for their Improving our waste management and recycling practices,respective areas of responsibility. Equity and other partner including recycling coffee cups and providing reusable kitchenmeetings are held as required. items to staff. CLIMATEINDIGENOUSCODE OF CONDUCT ACTIONRECONCILIATION /RISK MANAGEMENTINITIATIVES:TelecommutingGreen Star rated buildings 4-6 starNationalINITIATIVES: Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGERs) compliant reporting Reconciliation Action PlanCultural awareness trainingNAIDOC WeekTeleconferencing facilities and trainingPolicy on flight offsetsEarth National Reconciliation WeekInternships and employmentScholarships and HourRide to Work DayEnd of trip facilitiesClimate Active Programstudent mentoringAffirmative ATSI procurementPro bono supportNABERSs Energy RatingClimate Active - Carbon NeutralEfficient Collaboration for reconciliationFunding and donations building and lighting automationRenewable ElectricityEnergy audits Indigenous Business MonthCareerTrackers participationin previous two years SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY GROSS EMISSIONS NON LEGAL CHAIN MANAGEMENT660t - 1.1t per employee VOLUNTEERING0% 1.1% 583tINITIATIVES: 88%NFP BoardsOrganised staff volunteeringPaid volunteer timeBlood donationsSkilled volunteering programCommunity volunteeringArts supportCPD for community sector lawyers SUPPLIER STANDARDS COVER: 11.2% 0.51%Human rightsEnvironmental impactsFair labour practices 77tCommunity developmentIndigenous inclusionGender equality 11.7% CHARITABLE Modern SlaveryDiversity and InclusionFraud bribery & corruptionplo y e e . 0 0 m l y e e0 . 1 3t/e 0 6t/em poGIVING24% 100% SUSTAINABILITYREPORTINGINITIATIVES:Firm donation programCharitable foundationWorkplace givingMatched funding for employee donationsInternal appeals and collections NET EMISSIONSExternal charity events and appeals REPORTING COVERS:0t - 0t per employeeStandalone environmental sustainability reportLEGAL ENVIRONMENTAL PRO BONO MANAGEMENT These icons provide limited information about the firms legal pro bono commitment. More extensive information is reported by the Australian Pro Bono INITIATIVES:Centre and on individual firms websites. CitySwitch Green Office Click for further information from AusLSA:RECYCLING100% 100% 100% 100% OFFICESPAPER52,345 39% USAGE 9 R0 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 NeutralOther Certifications'