b'2024 AusLSAOUR PEOPLE OUR ENVIRONMENTSUSTAINABILITY SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:PROFILE Our people ambition is to focus on sustainable high performance byIn 2022 MinterEllison committed to transitioning our own building the capability, behaviours and mindsets necessary to deliveroperations with a target of NetZero scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions for our clients and each other, now and in the future. Our peopleby 2030, and an interim target for all our offices to operate on programs are tailored to different roles and recognised forrenewable electricity by 2025.excellence, as demonstrated by the Financial Times Award for Innovation in People and Skills for our CTC Program.A key milestone on our path to NetZero 2030 was achieving our We are recognised by peers as leading edge in our industry in digitalinitial Climate Active certification in July 2023 with our current skills development, as we seek to enable our people to be adaptiveClimate Active Certification awarded in early 2024. This and responsive to future challenges. certification reflects that we are a carbon neutral organisation with a clear, actionable emissions reduction strategy in place. At MinterEllison, we champion inclusion. We do this because ourWhile Climate Active certification is an important milestone, we diversity in all its forms is critical to delivering on our ambitions andhave begun the work necessary to set science-based reduction an inclusive workplace environment enables us to leverage this keytargets to truly decarbonise and drive down our reliance on capability.carbon credits enabling us to reach practical NetZero.We want all of our people to feel they belong at MinterEllison. WeMinterEllison is recognised for its leadership in advising clients want our people to participate fully in the life of the firm and toon climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy. perform at their best. We understand that to achieve this, everyoneWe continue to use our expertise in this area to support our must feel equally included, valued, respected and recognised.clients across all industries in that transition. Our clients most complex problems required nuanced multi- Our Emissions Reduction Strategy is aligned with our MinterEllison disciplinary solutions. Diversity of skills, perspectives and expertiseResponsible Business Statement and ensures that all aspects of helps us find those solutions. our operations focus on sound environmental practices, Headcount:2,366 (FTE) minimising use, and where possible maximising re-use of Floor Area:35,979m2 resources.Number of Offices : 7GENDERCLIMATEEQUALITY 36% 62% 69% 70% ACTIONMinterEllison is a leading Australian law firm providing legal and consulting servicesINITIATIVES: throughout Australia.We develop innovativeINITIATIVES: TelecommutingGreen Star rated buildings 4-6 starEnergy efficient commercial solutions with our clients and our International Womens DayEmployer of Choice for Gender EqualityMalerefits undertakenSpecify energy efficient appliancesTeleconferencing Champion of ChangeEquitable briefing pledge (e.g. CommBar/LCA)Host orfacilities and trainingPolicy on flight offsetsEarth HourEnd of trip purpose is to create sustainable value withlead external programs and/or forumsFemale advancement, mentoring andfacilitiesClimate Active ProgramNABERSs Energy Rating our clients, our people and our communities.coachingTraining - Gender awareness unconscious biasGender sensitive Climate Active - Carbon NeutralEfficient building and lighting promotion and recruitmentInternal D&I networks or committeesEqual payautomationForced computer shutdownRenewable Electricity The MinterEllison Partnership provides a fullcontrolsShowcasing gender diversity experiencesWomen on BoardsVoluntary Carbon Offsetsrange of corporate and commercial legal services to clients which span private, not forINCLUSIVEGROSS EMISSIONSprofit and Government sectors across various WORKPLACE 2,707t - 1.1t per employee industries. In addition to our core legal27% 0.04%services, MinterEllison operates a number ofBUILDINGS 762tcomplementary businesses, includingINITIATIVES:28%MinterEllison Flex: addressing temporary Recruitment and promotion for D&IInternal D&I networks or committees0.0 2m2t/ Membership - DCALCA Diversity and Inclusion CharterExternal D&I legal and related resourcing needs; Minterprograms and/or forums hostingTraining - Awareness and unconscious bias Ellison Services Pty Ltd: supporting our Membership - Aust Network On DisabilityStaff Surveys - D&IManaging0% 69% 1,945tinternal operations and MinterEllisonPartners Diversity ForumMembership - Pride in DiversityTraining - LGBTQ+TRAVELawarenessAWEI surveyIDAHOBITWear it Purple DayWorld Aids Day0 72%Consulting Pty Ltd: offering technology, Internal LGBTQ+ networks or committeesPro bono supportExternal LGBTQ+. 7 9t/e e epo ym lcyber security, risk and regulatory, ESG,programs hostingTraining - LGBTQ+ awarenessGender pronouns promotion Education and Legal Optimisation services. Trans Awareness WeekPride MarchMardi GrasMidsumma66% 100% Gender affirmation policyInterFirm eventsAWEI award GREEN ENERGY Our values include excellence in all its forms, curiosity and innovation to help solveFLEXIBLE26 26 92% NET EMISSIONScomplex challenges for our clients and our WORKPLACEbusiness, and working collaboratively with0t - 0t per employeeeach other and our clients to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethicsINITIATIVES: and integrity. MinterEllison recognises the Flexible work hoursPart time optionsJob sharingRemote working tools andENVIRONMENTAL importance of strong Environmental, SocialsystemsSupport for flexible workingTime in lieuUnpaid leaveCarers leaveStudy leaveReligious and ceremonial leavePurchased leaveCareer breaksMANAGEMENTand Governance standards and practices andAdjusted KPIs after absencesSabbaticalsBonus leaveDomestic violence this is reflected in our approach to allleaveFamily and fertility leave INITIATIVES: elements of our operations and supply chain.World Environment DayOffice green teamsPSYCHOLOGICALWELLBEING RECYCLING100% OFFICESINITIATIVES:Minds Count -TJMF GuidelinesR U OK? programPsychological support/ EAPMental health first aid training and supportMental Health Awareness WeekTraining - Mental health awareness and managementSalary continuancePAPERExternal mental health programs hostingDomestic violence strategyUSAGEPHYSICALINITIATIVES:WELLBEINGPaperlite office programFollow me printingPAPER CERTIFICATION:Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedOther CertificationsPEFC Australian Forestry standardINITIATIVES:Ergonomics programFlu vaccinationsGym membershipsTeam eventsWellness awareness and promotionSubsidised health insuranceLife & TPD insuranceHealth EAP'