b'OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR COMMUNITY OUR GOVERNANCESUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:McInnes Wilson Lawyers is passionate about making a positiveWe are a signatory to the National Pro Bono Resource CentresMcInnes Wilson Lawyers Executive Management Committee difference to the environment. In supporting this passionAspirational Target of 35 hours of pro bono work per lawyer per year.provides leadership and governance to all external and and commitment, the firm has developed a sustainability actionIn FY24 we provided 4,422 hours of pro bono work and delivered overinternal activities related to sustainability strategies, goals plan which aims to guide and support the firms sustainability318 hours free of charge of training in business and legal skills,and initiatives consistent with the firms strategic direction. agenda. The firms sustainability action plan is closely alignedpredominantly to SMEs. LawFlix, our on-demand streaming servicesInternal governance consists of the CEO and Heads of to our core business strategy and provides a framework forplatform, is publicly available and houses 85 hours of educationalDepartments strategic approach on sustainability issues, understanding and managing environmental impacts. Thecontent. Another achievement in the pro bono space was building aworkforce development and professional standards, to following initiatives and programs have been executed:new outreach legal clinic in collaboration with 4 Voices, a charityprovide necessary support for creating and establishingUse of sensor lighting and technology to reduce our energysupporting women in need.appropriate processes that are important for achieving our consumptionstrategic objectives. Governance activities include systematicServer virtualisation technologyWe operate a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program whichverification of the effectiveness of our quality management demonstrates our commitment to supporting local communities. Oursystem by undertaking internal and external audits andTeleconference equipment to reduce the need for travelmission is to give back to our community by helping others on theiranalysing performance data, statutory and regulatoryWeekly collection and recycling of paper, cans, plastics, steelpath to better health through impactful community engagement andcommitments. Regular management reviews ensure that our and aluminiumsupport. Some of the local charities and not-for-profits we supportquality management system is adequate and effective,Use of earth friendly cleaning products and consumableinclude the Brain Injury Foundation, Ronald McDonald Housetowards achieving our sustainability goals. Progress towards goodsCharities, Queensland Public Interest Law Clearing House, andachieving these goals are benchmarked with key various other charities and NFPs. We also encourage staff to make aperformance indicators. McInnes Wilson Lawyers ensuresRecycling of toner cartridges and electronic wasteweekly donation as part of our casual dress Fridays, where differentthat our policies are understood, implemented andUse ofcharities benefit from the funds raised and providing a means for staffmaintained throughout all levels of the firm through a variety recycled paper or sustainably sourced paperto support worthwhile causes.of regular training, induction programs and electronicElectronic filing and automated work flow systemsdistribution of our policy statements.McInnes Wilson Lawyers will continue to measure, monitor and regularly review our sustainability initiatives in order to report on environmental performance. This will ensure we continue to achieve our primary goal of reducing carbon emissions.CLIMATEINDIGENOUSCODE OF CONDUCT ACTIONRECONCILIATION /RISK MANAGEMENTINITIATIVES:TelecommutingGreen Star rated buildings 4-6 starSpecify energyINITIATIVES: efficient appliancesTeleconferencing facilities and trainingEarth Hour Reconciliation Action PlanCultural awareness trainingNAIDOC WeekEnd of trip facilitiesNABERSs Energy RatingEfficient building and National Reconciliation WeekPro bono supportVolunteering and lighting automationRenewable Electricity secondmentsCollaboration for reconciliationFunding and donationsSupply Nation MembershipGROSS EMISSIONS281t - 0.87t per employeeNON LEGALSUSTAINABLE SUPPLYVOLUNTEERING %CHAIN MANAGEMENT0% 0.32% 218t77% INITIATIVES:NFP BoardsOrganised staff volunteeringPaid volunteer time 19.4% 2.2%Blood donationsSecondments to NFPsCommunity volunteering64t0 0 23% CHARITABLESUPPLIER STANDARDS COVER: . 1 7t/e y e e . 0 2t/e y e epo po %Fair labour practicesFair consumer and competition practices m l m l GIVINGIndigenous inclusionGender equalityModern Slavery0%CARBON OFFSETS INITIATIVES:Firm donation programCharitable foundationWorkplace givingInternal appeals and collectionsExternal charity events and appeals NET EMISSIONSHost external charity events281t - 0.87t per employeeLEGAL ENVIRONMENTAL PRO BONO MANAGEMENT These icons provide limited information about the firms legal pro bono commitment. More extensive INITIATIVES:information is reported by the Australian Pro Bono Centre and on individual firms websites. World Environment DayClick for further information from AusLSA:RECYCLING100% 100% 17.0% 34% OFFICESPAPER12,033 98% USAGE 3 R7 k g/emploe e e cycled cone nty tINITIATIVES:Follow me printingRecycled paper purchase specificationPAPER CERTIFICATION:Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedNCOS Certified Carbon NeutralPEFC Australian Forestry standard'