b'2022 AusLSAOUR PEOPLE OUR ENVIRONMENTSUSTAINABILITY SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:PROFILE At Gilchrist Connell we embrace diversity, difference and initiative asWe have been committed to searching for some time for critical enablers to our strategic, business and cultural ambitions.Wefurther ways and means to meaningfully improve our are dedicated to nurturing highly rewarding careers while valuingenvironmental footprint and are excited to partner with genuine work-life balance and an authentic, inclusive culture. AusLSA in the ongoing development of our sustainability Consistently recognised by Australasian Lawyer as an Employer ofprogram.Choice, we invest in our peoples growth and success in terms of both technical legal skills and personal development. Our InclusionWe are committed to managing and reducing our impact on Program provides regular and mandatory inclusion training inthe environment when conducting business at Gilchrist unconscious bias and debiasing techniques, as well as respect in theConnell.workplace training, to reinforce an inclusive and safe workplace. We incorporate a gender parity review into our salary review process andWe have incorporated a number of environmentally have developed an improved and industry leading parental leaveresponsible practices across our offices including program designed to minimise the gender pay gap. appropriately recycling of all paper, cardboard, aluminium, steel, plastic and glass materials as well as toner and waste In 2022 we established a D&I Committee, became a member of thecartridges from our printers, use of recycled paper, defaulting Diversity Council Australia, and engaged with our people in our firstto a paper-less document management system, investing in diversity survey.We will now progress bespoke initiatives in the Firstenergy efficient technologies and monitoring and reducing Nations, LGBTIQ+, gender and disability space.water usage, wherever possible. We have refined our reporting capability with a goal to becoming a Gilchrist Connell WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and to meet LawWe are working to retain the environmental improvements gained during COVID by remodelling our thinking as to what Council of Australias National Equitable Briefing policy requirements Headcount:198 (FTE) in the next year.is necessary travel and the sustainability benefits of a flexible Floor Area:2,784m2 workforce. Number of Offices : 5 Gilchrist Connell is a leading AustralianGENDER40% 58% 96% 69% CLIMATE insurance sector law firm. We operate across EQUALITY ACTIONAustralia from our five offices and regularly assist clients with claims in New Zealand, Asia,INITIATIVES: Europe, US and the London market, as well asINITIATIVES: Teleconferencing facilities and trainingEnd of trip facilitiesEfficient global insurers participating in multi-national International Womens DayEquitable briefing pledge (e.g. CommBar/LCA)building and lighting automationForced computer shutdowninsurance programs. We advise our insurer Female advancement, mentoring and coachingTraining - Gender awareness unconscious biasGender sensitive promotion and recruitmentInternal D&I clients on complex coverage issues and we actnetworks or committeesEqual pay controls GROSS EMISSIONSin the defence of claims against insureds171t - 0.86t per employee across all classes of general insurance. We also provide employment, WHS, restructuring andINCLUSIVE73% 0%insolvency, corporate and commercial advice, WORKPLACE BUILDINGS 125tand front-end solutions to businesses,74%0.0including the insurance sector, at all stages ofm 24t/their life cycle.D&I INITIATIVES: Gilchrist Connell views ethical and socially Recruitment and promotion for D&IInternal D&I networks or committees0.08% 25% 45t Membership - DCAExternal D&I programs and/or forums hostingTraining -TRAVELresponsible behaviour as a moral obligation,Awareness and unconscious biasStaff Surveys - D&I0 26%. 2 1t/e e egood business practice, and are committed toLGBTQ INITIATIVES:m lo ypcontinuous reduction in our carbon footprint. Training - LGBTQ awarenessWear it Purple DayTraining - LGBTQ awareness NET EMISSIONSCore to our approach are our everydayGender pronouns promotion 171t - 0.86t per employeeoperating practices, such as: fair and equitable employment FLEXIBLE14 2 89%sound day-to-day financial managementWORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTAL responsible and fair treatment of all MANAGEMENTemployees, suppliers, clients, financiers, , and stakeholders INITIATIVES:INITIATIVES:Flexible work hoursPart time optionsJob sharingRemote working tools and prudent governance, compliant with allsystemsSupport for flexible workingTime in lieuUnpaid leaveCarers leave legal and regulatory obligationsStudy leaveVolunteering leavePurchased leaveCareer breaksDomestic abuse leaveFamily leaveconsistent contribution to industry andRECYCLING100%professional bodies PSYCHOLOGICAL OFFICESgenerous contribution of pro bono services to the communityWELLBEINGcareer development opportunities and solid support for talented young professionals PAPER INITIATIVES: enlightened management practice.R U OK? programPsychological support/EAPSalary continuance USAGE Domestic abuse strategyINITIATIVES:Paperlite office programFollow me printingPHYSICALPAPER CERTIFICATION:WELLBEINGForestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedPEFC Australian Forestry standardINITIATIVES:Flu vaccinationsInternal exercise sessionsTeam eventsOnsite fruit and healthy cateringLife & TPD insuranceHealth EAP'