b'2019| GENERAL| RUSSELL KENNEDYMEMBEROUR PEOPLE SIVE W OR K NTAL M USE GAS E OUR ENVIRONMENTSUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:C L U P L A NDER EQUALI M E A N A NHO MISSI SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: C E T Y N G E ORussell Kennedy recognises the importanceN E G E Nof maintaining a balance between work andI D POLICY O INITIATIVES: E R GROSS SI M GV RGreen Star rated buildings553t2.3t/employeefamily home life. The firms greatest assetsE IVR INITIATIVES: ES 4-6 starECO-BuyEarth Hourare its employees, therefore it is importantINTInternational Women\'s Day participant World Environment Day Nthat the firm creates an environment thatY 0.00% 0.00% 1.1%E WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender EqualityT SCOPE 6.3tsupports a diverse and flexible workforce.INITIATIVES:WGEA Pay Equity AmbassadorMale ChampionsPOLICY of ChangeRK has developed "The Russell KennedyONE 1.1%The Firm has a gender equality strategy and Pride in Diversity MembershipLGBTIWomen\'s Network" which has the objective of assisting as part of this strategy there is a focus onAwareness trainingAustralian women to develop, connect and empower. ENV.Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) MANAGEMENTproviding flexibility in the workplace.reportingIDAHOT Week IN DEVT SYSTEM (EMS) 73% 0.00%Participation POLICY 33% 54% 85% IN DEVT SCOPE 403tAs at August 1 2019, 42% of employees atFEMALE FEMALE FEMALE TWO 73%the firm have some form of flexible work0.06t/m2 0.00t/m2GENDER arrangement. Russell Kennedy was awardedEQUITY PARTNERS LEGALNON-LEGALthe Workplace Gender Equality AgencyO GICAL W E L TARGET STAFF STAFF P E R U S A G 23.0% 2.9%citation Employer of Choice for GenderO L L A E SCOPE 3t/e 7t/e 143tEquality in both 2018 and 2019.B P THREE 26%H INITIATIVES: CERTIFICATION: 0 .5 e e 0 .0eE mplo mploy eyThe firm regularly collects feedback fromCFSCtheir employees to ensure that engagementY participantCon\x1fdentialN RUOK programsIis high and they are providing a supportiveS professional psychological supportG I C AL WELL B 39,529kg 0% NETculture. The engagement survey isPMental health \x1frst aid training S E kg/emplo ycled con 553t2.3t/employee Wellbeing Assessmnets I 1 6 5 e R e tscheduled for the second half of 2019 Y N y e c nH t ePOLICY P INITIATIVES: GErgonomicsHealth checks YCLIFlu vaccinationsWork based2019 AusLSA E C N GSUSTAINABILITY PROFILER OFFICESphysical \x1ftnessPOLICY 100% 100%I B LE W OR K PX L A 0% 100%L E INITIATIVES: CF E Flexible hours of work Matched giving% of\x1fce a ability Part time workJob sharingvail TelecommutingUnpaid leaveCarers leavePurchased Annual Leave POLICY Headcount: 239 (FTE)Floor Area: 6,209m2132 WEEKS WEEKS 95% RETURN TOPRIMARY SECONDARY WORK AFTER Russell Kennedy Lawyers is a leading Australian law firm with offices in Melbourne and Sydney. WeBLE CARER CARER PARENTAL provide our clients with market-leading expertise, outstanding service and exceptional legal solutions.I TA G I OUR COMMUNITYLEAVE R VIn April 2019, Russell Kennedy (Melbourne) and Aitken Lawyers (Sydney) merged to create aA I270-strong practice. This merger brings together two firms with complementary capabilities acrossH INITIATIVES: N SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: practice areas including corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, property and development,CStaff givingGgovernment, aged care and retirement living, workplace relations and employment, estate Matched giving planning, family law, rural services and renewable energy. The merger strengthens our client offering, allowing us to deliver a greater depth of expertise. We build long-standing U CT / RIS K relationships with our clients and work hard to attract and retain the best people.L V O L U ND M G A T CORPORATEOUR GOVERNANCE Our two firms share similar cultures and values, and both are committed to making aGIVINGN A PROGRAMdifference through our work across industry sectors that matter to communities. TheE EO N EC POLICY two firms have long histories, both dating back more than 120 years. RussellLSUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:INITIATIVES:Corporate Governance is taken very seriously at RussellA Kennedys origins date back to 1857, while holding the Russell Kennedy nameNBoardsNon LegalRF G IOKennedy and we are committed to achieving best practiceO since 1926, firms holding the Aitken name date back more than 120 years.volunteering programs NEE Nstandards. There is a well established code of conduct andM Please note that the 2019 report does not include any data fromGa business continuity plan which incorporates anthe Sydney office .emergency management plan.D EON NON-PROFIT/COMMUNITYRussell Kennedys code of conduct is comprised of thePARTICIPATIONfollowing; A behaviour statement that aligns with the firmsC CODE OF COMPLAINTS RISK BCP OR TCONDUCT & GRIEVANCE MANAGEMENT ERPpurpose and values and which incorporates the followingTRAINING MECHANISM PLANpolicies, integrity, commitment and work ethic, sexualG AL PRO B O N US RECO N C Iharassment and grievance procedures.E O O LL N IFurtherThe Business Continuity Plan comprises 3 core areas, aninformation E Aemergency management plan, a disaster recovery planI G Tfrom AusLSAand a business continuity management plan.The below icons provide limitedD I ONinformation about the \x1frms legal proINITIATIVES: NRussell Kennedy does not have a formal supply chainbono commitment. More extensive Imanagement policy or programme but does workinformation is reported by the Australian Pro NAIDOC Week activitiescollaboratively with its suppliers to ensure that where everBono Centre and on individual \x1frms websites.Internship and employment programspossible environmentally sustainable products areSTRATEGY POLICYpurchased. This collaboration takes into account source of production, manufacturers and suppliers ethical processes TARGET METsuch as fairtrade, packaging materials where appropriatePRO BONO IN DEVTand whole of life cycle impacts including product use andCENTREfit for purpose, consumption (low versus high yield) andTARGETfinally end of life disposal.'