b'2023 AusLSAOUR PEOPLE OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR COMMUNITY OUR GOVERNANCESUSTAINABILITY SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:PROFILE Our Employee Value PropositionEnvironmental sustainability is a core value of K&L Gates.1. We believe our culture is unique - reflecting our people as beingWe are committed to minimising the impact of our business down to earth,activities on the environment by adhering to sustainable and collaborative, socially responsible and with a strong work ethic.ethical work practices and setting and monitoring carbon footprint targets. To demonstrate this commitment, we have 2. We recognise the individual needs and differences eachin place a standards based environmental management person brings to the firm. Our aim is to create a supportive culturesystem that incorporates guidance from international which fosters an environment where everyone can workstandard ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems. to their full potential.The Australian offices of K&L Gates environmental 3. We recognise that mental health is a major issue within the legalsustainability policy was developed in 2011. To meet the industry and weve adopted the following health and wellbeingrequirements of our own environmental policy, an initiatives to support our employees and partners:environmental management system was implemented in 2012. As a professional services firm, our primary or core carbon enhanced Australian Parental Leave Policy which includes: footprint is attributable to energy and paper use. We work increasing paid parental leave for primary carers to 26 weeksclosely with all our landlords to improve our footprint, within and for secondary carers to 4 weekthe buildings we occupy. In addition we incorporate reducing the current 12 month eligibility period to immediateenvironmental sustainability into our procurement practices eligibility upon commencement of employmentand we have tracked energy usage and paper usage across an a firm funded Employee Assistance Program11 year period and reported usage, trend analysis and health & wellbeing initiatives such as sporting and social events,measurementagainst set targets to reduce our footprint over K&L Gates yoga/gym subsidies and fruit for all stafftime. As an international firm with complex multi-jurisdictional regular training on mental health and wellbeing topicsmatters and active management, the remainder and majority Headcount:438 (FTE) Konnect breakfasts & lunchesof our footprint is attributable to travel.participation in initiatives: R U OK? day, domestic and family Floor Area:13,445m2 violence prevention month, Movember, and International Number of Offices : 4 Womens Day. GENDER21% 52% 61% 58% CLIMATEEQUALITY ACTIONK&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with 48 offices located in key capitalINITIATIVES: INITIATIVES: TelecommutingGreen Star rated buildings 4-6 starEnergy efficient cities and world commercial and financial International Womens DayPay Equity AmbassadorLCA Diversity andrefits undertakenSpecify energy efficient appliancesTeleconferencing centres across five continents. Locally, weInclusion CharterEquitable briefing pledge (e.g. CommBar/LCA)Host or leadfacilities and trainingEarth HourRide to Work DayEnd of trip external programs and/or forumsFemale advancement, mentoring and coachingfacilitiesNABERSs Energy RatingEfficient building and lighting have over 280 lawyers based in Training - Gender awareness unconscious biasGender sensitive promotionautomationMelbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perthand recruitmentInternal D&I networks or committeesLSNSW Charter - where our lawyers collectively have a deepAdvancement of WomenEqual pay controls GROSS EMISSIONSknowledge of the Australian legal1,836t - 4.2t per employee marketplace across a wide spectrum ofINCLUSIVE industries. Our broad platform offers WORKPLACE 31% 0% 581tclients local market knowledge and accessBUILDINGS 32%to both national and international0.0m 24t/capabilities with the objective of meetingINITIATIVES:Internal D&I networks or committeesMembership - DCALCA Diversity and0% 68%our clients local and global requirements.Inclusion CharterTraining - Awareness and unconscious biasStaff Surveys - D&I1,255tAt K&L Gates, we are continually Membership - Pride in DiversityTraining - LGBTQ+ awarenessIDAHOBITTRAVEL 68%dedicated to providing exemplary client Wear it Purple DayInternal LGBTQ+ networks or committeesPro bono2 .9t/e e eploymsupportExternal LGBTQ+ programs hostingTraining - LGBTQ+ awareness service and excellent technical advice, Gender pronouns promotionStonewall top Global Employerusing innovation and best practice to driveCARBON0%value for our clients. Additionally, weOFFSETS & strongly promote and support workplaceFLEXIBLE26 6.0 94% RENEWABLESdiversity, professional excellence, WORKPLACEopportunities for work balanced careers,NET EMISSIONScommunity service and pro bono work.1,836t - 4.2t per employeeINITIATIVES: Each one of these values is integral to our Flexible work hoursPart time optionsJob sharingRemote working tools and firms organisational structure and success,systemsSupport for flexible workingTime in lieuUnpaid leaveCarers leaveStudy leaveReligious and ceremonial leavePurchased leaveCareer breaks ENVIRONMENTAL and they are acknowledged and reinforcedPhased retirementAdjusted KPIs after absencesDomestic violence leave MANAGEMENTthrough the daily actions and teamwork of Family and fertility leaveeveryone within the firm.PSYCHOLOGICALWELLBEINGRECYCLING100% OFFICESINITIATIVES:R U OK? programPsychological support/ EAPMental health first aid training and supportTraining - Mental health awareness and managementSalary continuance PAPER PHYSICAL USAGE WELLBEING INITIATIVES:Follow me printingPAPER CERTIFICATION:Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedNCOS Certified Carbon INITIATIVES:NeutralPEFC Australian Forestry standard Ergonomics programFlu vaccinationsInternal exercise sessionsGym membershipsTeam eventsMassagesWellness awareness and promotionSubsidised health insuranceOnsite fruit and healthy cateringHealth EAP'