b'OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR COMMUNITY OUR GOVERNANCESUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:We have been committed to searching for some time forGilchrist Connells community involvement includes meaningfulGilchrist Connell strictly complies with all relevant legislation, further ways and means to meaningfully improve oursupport for and participation in local, national and internationalrules and corporate governance guidelines, and ensures environmental footprint and are excited to partner withcommunity groups and charities. We welcomed a Pro Bono Principalethical corporate behaviour in accordance with our code of AusLSA in the ongoing development of our sustainabilityin 2022 to lead the strategic direction of our pro bono practice,conduct across all aspects of our business.program. aiming to address access to justice issues for communities facingOur code of business ethics means we will conduct every disadvantage and marginalisation.aspect of our business with honesty, integrity and openness, We are committed to managing and reducing our impact onrespecting human rights and the interests of our employees, the environment when conducting business at GilchristWe are signatories to the National Pro Bono Target and are activeclients and third parties.Connell. members of the South Australian JusticeNet program.We are working in collaboration with legal Outreach Clinics in numerousWe are currently working towards ISO 27001 accreditation to We have incorporated a number of environmentallycapital cities. Our policies and approaches are based in ethics. Ourensure the security of our information systems, have responsible practices across our offices includingPro Bono Principal is also leading our work in First Nations withintroduced a Risk Management framework in line with ISO appropriately recycling of all paper, cardboard, aluminium,support from one of our First Nations employees.37001, and have formed a Modern Slavery Risk Committee to steel, plastic and glass materials as well as toner and wasteoversee our processes for the identification and management cartridges from our printers, use of recycled paper, defaultingWe convert awareness days into weeklong events to engage ourof Modern Slavery risks in our supply chain. As part of our to a paper-less document management system, investing inpeople in activities and conversation for: International Womens Daycontinuous improvement model we have reviewed a number energy efficient technologies and monitoring and reducing(gender), Wear It Purple (LGBTIQ+), RUOK Day (mental health) andof our core firm policies and invested in people and systems water usage, wherever possible. White Ribbon Day (domestic violence). We also welcomed ato analyse and report on performance data. tremendous participation rate from our staff in Walk for Justice We are working to retain the environmental improvementsevents across the country. gained during COVID by remodelling our thinking as to what is necessary travel and the sustainability benefits of a flexible workforce. CLIMATEINDIGENOUSCODE OF CONDUCT ACTIONRECONCILIATION /RISK MANAGEMENTINITIATIVES:Teleconferencing facilities and trainingEnd of trip facilitiesEfficientINITIATIVES: building and lighting automationForced computer shutdownCultural awareness trainingNational Reconciliation WeekPro bono supportFunding and donationsGROSS EMISSIONS171t - 0.86t per employeeNON LEGALSUSTAINABLE SUPPLY 0% 0.27%VOLUNTEERINGCHAIN MANAGEMENT125t74% INITIATIVES:NFP BoardsOrganised staff volunteeringPaid volunteer time 25% 1.6%Blood donationsCommunity volunteeringCPD for community sector lawyers45t0 0 26%. 2 1t/e e e . 0 1t/e e e CHARITABLE m lo y m lo yp p SUPPLIER STANDARDS COVER:GIVINGHuman rightsFair labour practicesModern SlaveryNET EMISSIONS171t - 0.86t per employeeINITIATIVES:Firm donation programInternal appeals and collectionsExternal charity ENVIRONMENTALevents and appeals MANAGEMENTLEGAL INITIATIVES: PRO BONOThese icons provide limited information about the firms legal pro bono commitment. More extensive information is reported by the Australian Pro Bono RECYCLING100% 40% 20% 40% Centre and on individual firms websites. OFFICES Click for further information from AusLSA:PAPER2,833 60% USAGE 1 4 R e.3kg/employ e e c cled con nty t eINITIATIVES:Paperlite office programFollow me printingPAPER CERTIFICATION:Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedPEFC Australian Forestry standard'