b'OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR COMMUNITY OUR GOVERNANCESUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:Thomson Geer recognises its responsibility to make aAt Thomson Geer, we understand the importance of giving back toThomson Geer has an effective and pragmatic governance meaningful commitment to minimise the impact of itsour community. A broad and real understanding of issues faced by alland risk management framework in place which is core to our operations on the environment and to use the resourcesmembers of the community, including those who cannot afford legaloperations.consumed in delivering professional services to its clients inrepresentation, increases development and awareness of our staff, the most efficient way possible. make us well rounded and informed, and is of course the right thingThe firm is led by the Chief Executive Partner who is to do. responsible for the day to day leadership, administration and As with most professional services companies, our majormanagement of the partnership supported by the Executive environmental impacts occur through our everyday activities,Our firm provides pro bono legal advice to marginalised andTeam. The firms Board Committee is responsible for the which is why we have implemented a range of environmentdisadvantaged groups across all States in which we operate. Ourbroad strategic direction of the firm, higher level governance initiatives. lawyers are encouraged to spend up to 100 hours per year onand risk management. approved pro bono matters and receive financial credit for this time.These include the implementation of a Less Paper PolicyWe have a suite of policies and practices across the firm which has reduced our use of paper by over half, electronicThomson Geer is pleased to have formalised our commitment towhich underpin how we operate, covering risk management, correspondence and invoicing, default double sided printing,advancing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderbusiness continuity, information security, privacy, modern recycling, automatic sleep mode for computers, and sensorcommunities with the development of our first Reconciliation Actionslavery, supplier management, and complaints management.lighting. Plan. The RAP outlines activities already undertaken at the firmDocumented quality standards and firm values guide our including procurement from Indigenous businesses, pro bono work,practitioners in their everyday activities. We consider the environmental impact of our procurement ofand supporting Indigenous community initiatives.goods and services and seek to source legal and environmentally acceptable sources.We are constantly looking for ways that we can connect our lawyers with pro bono and support opportunities that will utilise their skills to We consider the energy rating of the building as a part of ourmake a meaningful contribution to our local communities. choice of new tenancy requirements. All of our offices are in at least a five star NABERS rated building.CLIMATEINDIGENOUSCODE OF CONDUCT ACTIONRECONCILIATION /RISK MANAGEMENTINITIATIVES:TelecommutingGreen Star rated buildings 4-6 starEnergy efficientINITIATIVES: refits undertakenSpecify energy efficient appliancesTeleconferencing Reconciliation Action PlanCultural awareness trainingNAIDOC Week facilities and trainingEarth HourEnd of trip facilitiesNABERSs National Reconciliation WeekInternships and employment Energy RatingForced computer shutdownAffirmative ATSI procurementPro bono supportCareerTrackers participationGROSS EMISSIONS NON LEGALSUSTAINABLE SUPPLY 643t - 1.2t per employee VOLUNTEERINGCHAIN MANAGEMENT0% 0.5% 536t83% INITIATIVES:NFP BoardsOrganised staff volunteeringBlood donationsStudent tutoring and mentoringSecondments to NFPsCommunity volunteeringCPD for 16% 0.74% community sector lawyers108tSUPPLIER STANDARDS COVER: 0 0 16.7%.2t/e e e . 0 0 9t/e y e e CHARITABLE Human rightsFair labour practicesModern Slaveryploy m lopm GIVINGNET EMISSIONS SUSTAINABILITY 643t - 1.2t per employeeREPORTINGINITIATIVES:Firm donation programWorkplace givingMatched funding for employee donationsInternal appeals and collectionsExternal charity events and appeals ENVIRONMENTAL Host external charity events MANAGEMENTLEGALPRO BONORECYCLING100% 100% 100% 100% These icons provide limited information about the firms legal pro bono commitment. More extensiveOFFICES information is reported by the Australian Pro Bono Centre and on individual firms websites.Click for further PAPER38,884 20% information from AusLSA: USAGE 7 R4 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) certifiedPEFC Australian Forestry standard'