b'2024 AusLSAOUR PEOPLE OUR ENVIRONMENTSUSTAINABILITY SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:PROFILE Our Employee Value Proposition 1. We believe our culture is uniqueEnvironmental sustainability is a core value of K&L Gates. We - reflecting our people as being down to earth,are committed to minimising the impact of our business collaborative, socially responsible and with a strong work ethic. 2. Weactivities on the environment by adhering to sustainable and recognise the individual needs and differences eachethical work practices and setting and monitoring carbon person brings to the firm. Our aim is to create a supportive culturefootprint targets. To demonstrate this commitment, we have which fosters an environment where everyone can workin place a standards based environmental management to their full potential. 3. We recognise that mental health is a majorsystem that incorporates guidance from international issue within the legal industry and weve adopted thestandard ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and following health and wellbeing initiatives to support our employeesa Plan to Net Zero Emissions. The Australian offices of K&L and partners: - enhanced Australian Parental LeaveGates environmental sustainability policy was developed in Policy which includes: increasing paid parental leave for primary2011. To meet the requirements of our own environmental carers to 26 weeks and for secondary carers to 6 weeks policy, an environmental management system was reducing the current 12 month eligibility period to immediateimplemented in 2012. As a professional services firm, our eligibility upon commencement of employment - a firm fundedprimary or core carbon footprint is attributable to energy and Employee Assistance Program - health & wellbeing initiatives such aspaper use. We work closely with all our landlords to improve sporting and social events, wellness subsidy and fruit for all staff -our footprint, within the buildings we occupy. In addition we regular training on mental health and wellbeing topics - participationincorporate environmental sustainability into our procurement in initiatives: R U OK? day, domestic and family violence preventionpractices and we have tracked energy usage and paper usage month, Movember, and International Womens Day. across an 14 year period and reported usage, trend analysis and measurementagainst set targets to reduce our footprint K&L Gates over time.As an international firm with complex multi-jurisdictional matters and active management, the remainder Headcount:442 (FTE) and majority of our footprint is attributable to travel.Floor Area:13,859m2Number of Offices : 4 GENDER22% 50% 62% 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 DayLCA Diversity and Inclusion CharterEquitablerefits undertakenSpecify energy efficient appliancesTeleconferencing centres across five continents.briefing pledge (e.g. CommBar/LCA)Host or lead external programs and/ facilities and trainingEarth HourRide to Work DayEnd of trip or forumsFemale advancement, mentoring and coachingTraining - GenderfacilitiesNABERSs Energy RatingEfficient building and lighting Locally, we have over 280 lawyers based inawareness unconscious biasGender sensitive promotion and recruitmentautomationMelbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth Internal D&I networks or committeesLSNSW Charter - Advancement of WomenEqual pay controlsDCA major sponsorShowcasing gender diversityGROSS EMISSIONSwhere our lawyers collectively have a deepexperiences 2,507t - 5.7t per employee knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum ofINCLUSIVE23% 1.9%industries. Our broad platform offers WORKPLACE BUILDINGS 618tclients local market knowledge and access25%to both national and international0.0 2m4t/capabilities with the objective of meetingINITIATIVES:0% 75%our clients local and global requirements. Internal D&I networks or committeesMembership - DCALCA Diversity andTRAVEL 1,890tInclusion CharterTraining - Awareness and unconscious biasStaff Surveys - D&I75%At K&L Gates, we are continually Membership - Pride in DiversityTraining - LGBTQ+ awarenessIDAHOBIT4 .3t/e e eploymdedicated to providing exemplary client Wear it Purple DayInternal LGBTQ+ networks or committeesPro bono service and excellent technical advice,supportExternal LGBTQ+ programs hostingTraining - LGBTQ+ awareness 0% 0%Gender pronouns promotionTrans Awareness WeekInterFirm eventsGREEN using innovation and best practice to drive Stonewall top Global Employer ENERGY value for our clients. Additionally, we strongly promote and support workplaceFLEXIBLE diversity, professional excellence,26 5.0 100% NET EMISSIONS WORKPLACE 2,507t - 5.7t per employeeopportunities for work balanced careers, community service and pro bono work. Each one of these values is integral to ourINITIATIVES: firms organisational structure and success, Flexible work hoursPart time optionsJob sharingRemote working tools andENVIRONMENTAL systemsSupport for flexible workingTime in lieuUnpaid leaveCarers leave and they are acknowledged and reinforced Study leaveVolunteering leaveReligious and ceremonial leavePurchased MANAGEMENTthrough the daily actions and teamwork ofleaveCareer breaksPhased retirementAdjusted KPIs after absences everyone within the firm.Domestic violence leaveFamily and fertility leavePSYCHOLOGICALWELLBEING RECYCLING100% OFFICESINITIATIVES:R U OK? programPsychological support/ EAPMental health first aid training and supportMental Health Awareness WeekTraining - Mental health awareness and managementSalary continuance PAPERUSAGEPHYSICAL INITIATIVES:WELLBEINGFollow 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'