b'2022 AusLSAOUR PEOPLE OUR ENVIRONMENTSUSTAINABILITY SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:PROFILE Thomson Geers people are core to the success of our business. TheThomson Geer recognises its responsibility to make a law is an incredibly rewarding profession, but we recognise that it canmeaningful commitment to minimise the impact of its also be demanding. For this reason, we aim to maintain anoperations on the environment and to use the resources environment that is flexible, friendly, personable, collegiate andconsumed in delivering professional services to its clients in professionally stimulating.the most efficient way possible. We firmly believe in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. It isAs with most professional services companies, our major inherent to the way we operate and is reflected in the firms Diversityenvironmental impacts occur through our everyday activities, and Inclusion Statement. We are proud to participate in a number ofwhich is why we have implemented a range of environment initiatives to advance the interests of women, as well as being ainitiatives.member of the Australian Network on Disability and Diverse Women in Law. These include the implementation of a Less Paper Policy which has reduced our use of paper by over half, electronic Maintaining legal knowledge both broadly and in specific areas is ofcorrespondence and invoicing, default double sided printing, key importance. Thomson Geer delivers a comprehensive trainingrecycling, automatic sleep mode for computers, and sensor and development program and all staff attend the various legal andlighting.non-legal seminars and courses on offer. We also support opportunities to undertake external study. We consider the environmental impact of our procurement of goods and services and seek to source legal and We also know that wellbeing has a significant impact on motivation,environmentally acceptable sources. Thomson Geer morale and performance at work. Our wellbeing@work program provides a range of resources and tools for our people so that theyWe consider the energy rating of the building as a part of our Headcount:526 (FTE) can maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. choice of new tenancy requirements. All of our offices are in Floor Area:11,823m2 at least a five star NABERS rated building.Number of Offices : 5GENDERCLIMATEEQUALITY 22% 44% 82% 62% ACTIONThomson Geer is a major Australian corporate law firm.We have more than 560 people, including 134 partnersINITIATIVES: INITIATIVES: TelecommutingGreen Star rated buildings 4-6 starEnergy efficient operating out of our offices in Sydney, International Womens DayEquitable briefing pledge (e.g. CommBar/LCA)refits undertakenSpecify energy efficient appliancesTeleconferencing Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Host or lead external programs and/or forumsFemale advancement, mentoringfacilities and trainingEarth HourEnd of trip facilitiesNABERSs and coachingTraining - Gender awareness unconscious biasGender sensitiveEnergy RatingForced computer shutdownBy size, we are one of the 10 largest firmspromotion and recruitmentShowcasing gender diversity experiencesoperating in Australia. GROSS EMISSIONSINCLUSIVE643t - 1.2t per employee Our new Canberra office will be included WORKPLACEin the 2023 report. 83% 0% 536tBUILDINGS 83%D&I INITIATIVES:0.0Thomson Geer provides a full range of Recruitment and promotion for D&IExternal D&I programs and/or forums5t/ 2mcorporate legal services to clients acrosshostingTraining - Awareness and unconscious biasMembership - Aust Network0% 16%the public and private sectors. Many of theOn DisabilityTRAVEL 108tfirms practitioners are acknowledged as0 16.7%.2t/e e eleading lawyers. Our affiliate governmentFLEXIBLEploymrelations consultancy TG Public Affairs WORKPLACE 26 2 78% NET EMISSIONSprovides first class, tri-partisan public643t - 1.2t per employeeaffairs advice to blue chip foreign and Australian corporations. INITIATIVES:Flexible work hoursPart time optionsJob sharingRemote working tools and systemsSupport for flexible workingTime in lieuUnpaid leaveCarers leaveENVIRONMENTAL Thomson Geer has built a major Australian Study leaveVolunteering leavePurchased leaveCareer breaksPhased MANAGEMENTlaw firm around the principles of qualityretirementAdjusted KPIs after absencesSabbaticalsDomestic abuse leaveand value. Add to that a unique ability to provide insights into the Australian policyPSYCHOLOGICAL and public affairs system, and we are well WELLBEING RECYCLING100%suited to the times.OFFICESINITIATIVES:Psychological support/EAPTraining - Mental health awareness and managementPAPER PHYSICAL USAGE WELLBEINGINITIATIVES:Paperlite office programGreen accredited paper purchase specificationFollow me printingRecycled paper purchase specificationINITIATIVES:PAPER CERTIFICATION:Ergonomics programProactive health checksFlu vaccinations Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedPEFC Australian ForestryGym membershipsTeam eventsWellness awareness and promotionstandard Subsidised health insuranceOnsite fruit and healthy cateringHealth EAP'