b'2022 AusLSAOUR PEOPLE OUR ENVIRONMENTSUSTAINABILITY SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:PROFILE Our people programs focus on supporting our firm vision; to be aTo further our commitment to a sustainable future, we are market-leading Australian professional services business that ourcurrently undertaking the implementation of an clients choose for outstanding people, legal expertise and our abilityEnvironmental Management System with AusLSA.In this to connect. This vision guides everything we do. We take pride in ourprocess we have updated our Environmental Policy, created values-driven culture and see it as a differentiator for our clients andan Environmental Impacts Register and are currently finalising our people. Our most recent firm wide engagement survey revealedour Environmental Management Plan.An Environmental strong engagement across the firm. Our comprehensive learningSteering Committee and Environmental Working Group have framework defines clear development pathways focusing on buildingbeen established to drive and monitor actions, and implement capabilities across legal skills and knowledge; commercial acumenthe initiatives identified in the Environmental Management and leadership to sustain and grow high performing teams andPlan.Local Green Committees will also be formed to drive deliver great client service. We invest in leadership skills to uphold ainitiatives, educate and change behaviour at a local office standard of excellence for people managers, to facilitatelevel.The firms Environmental Management Plan focuses on collaboration and encourage strong contributions from all. We reviewreducing our environmental footprint through reducing and align our people processes and systems to ensure we attract topelectricity consumption, paper consumption and waste to talent, facilitate high performance and embed values-basedlandfill, and reviewing our supply chain policies and behaviour. We place strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion soprocedures.that we can harness the benefits of diverse thinking styles, skills, and experiences. We continue to embed workplace flexibility of all dimensions, health and wellbeing initiatives, attractive and equitable rewards and benefits, and facilitate mentoring, networking and career Sparke Helmore Lawyers development opportunities for all.Headcount:746 (FTE)Floor Area:14,181m2Number of Offices : 9 GENDER38% 61% 81% 66% CLIMATEEQUALITY ACTIONSparke Helmore Lawyers has a client first approach to everything we do. We are aINITIATIVES: INITIATIVES: TelecommutingEnergy efficient refits undertakenSpecify energy firm with nine offices across Australia, International Womens DayEmployer of Choice for Gender EqualityPayefficient appliancesTeleconferencing facilities and trainingEarth Hour serving the needs of the insurance,Equity AmbassadorEquitable briefing pledge (e.g. CommBar/LCA)Host or End of trip facilitiesNABERSs Energy RatingEfficient building and lead external programs and/or forumsFemale advancement, mentoring andlighting automationForced computer shutdownRenewable Electricity government, financial services, technology,coachingTraining - Gender awareness unconscious biasInternal D&I networks Voluntary Carbon OffsetsEnergy audits in previous two yearsmining, construction and property sectors.or committeesOur expertise spans corporate andGROSS EMISSIONScommercial to construction, workplace toINCLUSIVE922t - 1.2t per employee insurance, IP to IPOs, mining to WORKPLACE 86% 0%manufacturing, and property to807tprocurement. We provide support andBUILDINGS 87%build connections through our pro bonoD&I INITIATIVES:0.0m 26t/legal and community investment Recruitment and promotion for D&IInternal D&I networks or committees programs. We are dedicated to taking Membership - DCAExternal D&I programs and/or forums hosting0.62% 11.3% Membership - Aust Network On DisabilityStaff Surveys - D&ITRAVEL 115taction to assist our local communities,LGBTQ INITIATIVES:0 12.5%ensuring a positive and supportive Membership - Pride in DiversityTraining - LGBTQ awarenessIDAHOBIT . 1 4t/e e epo ym lworkplace for our people, and we Wear it Purple DayWorld Aids DayInternal LGBTQ networks or committees External LGBTQ programs hostingTraining - LGBTQ awarenessGenderNET EMISSIONSconsciously operate to maintain a businesspronouns promotion that is environmentally sustainable.Mardi Gras 922t - 1.2t per employeeFLEXIBLE14 4 89% ENVIRONMENTALWORKPLACEMANAGEMENTINITIATIVES:Flexible work hoursPart time optionsJob sharingRemote working tools and systemsSupport for flexible workingTime in lieuUnpaid leaveCarers leaveStudy leaveVolunteering leavePurchased leaveCareer breaksPhased retirementAdjusted KPIs after absences RECYCLING89%PSYCHOLOGICAL OFFICES WELLBEINGPAPER INITIATIVES: USAGE Minds Count -TJMF GuidelinesR U OK? programBlack Dog Institute programPsychological support/EAPMental health first aid training and supportINITIATIVES:Training - Mental health awareness and managementSalary continuance Paperlite office programFollow me printingRecycled paper purchaseExternal mental health programs hostingDomestic abuse strategy specificationPAPER CERTIFICATION:Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedPEFC Australian Forestry PHYSICALstandard WELLBEINGINITIATIVES:Ergonomics programProactive health checksFlu vaccinationsInternal exercise sessionsTeam eventsWellness awareness and promotionOnsite fruit and healthy cateringHealth EAP'