b'OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR COMMUNITY OUR GOVERNANCESUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:In 2022 MinterEllison committed to transitioning our ownOur Pro Bono and Community Program is a fundamental andMinterEllison recognises the importance of strong operations with a target of NetZero scope 1, 2 and 3 emissionsintegrated component of the Firms ESG strategy and initiatives. ThisEnvironmental, Social and Governance standards and by 2030, and an interim target for all our offices to operate onsynergy extends to our endeavours in nurturing Diversity & Inclusion,practices and this is reflected in our approach to all elements renewable electricity by 2025. Health & Wellbeing, Sustainability, and fulfilling our commitmentsof our operations and supply chain.This commitment outlined in our RAP. These collective efforts serve to engage ourunderpins our organisational purpose and values. A key milestone on our path to NetZero 2030 was achieving ourpeople but also foster a deeper connection with our broaderThe principles of responsible and sustainable business set initial Climate Active certification in July 2023 with our currentsustainability initiatives, ensuring a holistic approach to creating aout in the UN Global Compact are important to Climate Active Certification awarded in early 2024. Thismeaningful and positive impact. MinterEllison.Our Procurement Compliance Standards certification reflects that we are a carbon neutral organisation(Standards) reflect these commitments. with a clear, actionable emissions reduction strategy in place.Our Program focuses on five strategic pillars to deliver tangible While Climate Active certification is an important milestone, webenefits to our community partners through engaging our peopleOur ESG framework is centred on ensuring our responsible have begun the work necessary to set science-based reductionand our clients to deliver sustainable, positive social impact: Humanbusiness policies and practices set the context for targets to truly decarbonise and drive down our reliance onRights and Access to Justice, Homelessness including Domestic andsustainable supply chain management. Our approach to carbon credits enabling us to reach practical NetZero.Family Violence, Empowering Young People, First Nationsgovernance across the firm is grounded by our focus and empowerment and Reconciliation and Social Enterprise andcommitment to accountability and transparency, again a MinterEllison is recognised for its leadership in advising clientsSustainable Finance. reflection of our core values.on climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy. We continue to use our expertise in this area to support ourIn FY24, we contributed 67,000 hours of pro bono legal services toWith a strong commitment to continuous improvement and a clients across all industries in that transition.individuals and community organisations delivering criticalpreparedness to undertake the work necessary to minimise Our Emissions Reduction Strategy is aligned with ourcommunity services and driving systemic change. In addition to ourthe risk of Modern Slavery in our operations and supply Responsible Business Statement and ensures that all aspects oflegal pro bono work, our people were involved in professionalchain, we outline in our Modern Slavery Statement our firms our operations focus on sound environmental practices,volunteering, mentoring, fundraising and charitable giving.current approach, and future commitments to minimising use, and where possible maximising re-use ofunderstanding, identifying, addressing and transparently resources. reporting on our Modern Slavery risks.CLIMATEINDIGENOUSCODE OF CONDUCT ACTIONRECONCILIATION /RISK MANAGEMENTINITIATIVES:INITIATIVES:TelecommutingGreen Star rated buildings 4-6 starEnergy efficient Reconciliation Action PlanCultural awareness trainingNAIDOC Week refits undertakenSpecify energy efficient appliancesTeleconferencing National Reconciliation WeekInternships and employmentScholarships and facilities and trainingPolicy on flight offsetsEarth HourEnd of tripstudent mentoringAffirmative ATSI procurementPro bono support facilitiesClimate Active ProgramNABERSs Energy Rating Volunteering and secondmentsCollaboration for reconciliationClimate Active - Carbon NeutralEfficient building and lighting Funding and donationsIndigenous Business Month automationForced computer shutdownRenewable Electricity Supply Nation Membership SUSTAINABLE SUPPLYVoluntary Carbon OffsetsCHAIN MANAGEMENTGROSS EMISSIONS NON LEGAL 2,707t - 1.1t per employee VOLUNTEERING0.04% 1.1% 762t INITIATIVES: 28%NFP BoardsOrganised staff volunteeringStudent tutoring and mentoringSecondments to NFPsSkilled volunteering programCommunity volunteeringSUPPLIER STANDARDS COVER:CPD for community sector lawyersHuman rightsEnvironmental impactsFair labour practices 69% 3.2%Fair consumer and competition practicesCommunity development 1,945tIndigenous inclusionGender equalityModern Slavery 72% CHARITABLE Diversity and InclusionFraud bribery & corruption0 . 7 9t/e y e e 0 . 0 4t/e y e eGIVING %po pom l m l100% SUSTAINABILITY CARBON REPORTINGOFFSETS INITIATIVES:Firm donation programWorkplace givingMatched fundingfor employee donationsInternal appeals and collectionsExternal charity events and appealsHost external charity events REPORTING COVERS:NET EMISSIONSStandalone ESG/ sustainability reportStandalone environmental 0t - 0t per employee sustainability reportWebsite - ESG targets and performance LEGALinformationWebsite - Environmental sustainability targets and performance informationWebsite - ESG commitments informationPRO BONOWebsite - Envrionmental sustainability commitmets informationENVIRONMENTALThese icons provide limited information about theMANAGEMENT firms legal pro bono commitment. More extensive information is reported by the Australian Pro Bono INITIATIVES:Centre and on individual firms websites. World Environment DayOffice green teams Click for further information from AusLSA:RECYCLING100% 100% 86% 86% OFFICESPAPER54,040 0.02% USAGE 2 R3g/e e e cycled ntk mploy econt eINITIATIVES:Paperlite office programFollow me printingPAPER CERTIFICATION:Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedOther CertificationsPEFC Australian Forestry standard'