b'2024 AusLSAOUR PEOPLE OUR ENVIRONMENTSUSTAINABILITY SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:PROFILE Our people programs focus on supporting our firm vision; to be aTo further our commitment to a sustainable future, we have market-leading Australian professional services business that ourdeveloped an Environmental Management System with clients choose for outstanding people, legal expertise and our abilityAusLSA which has been externally certified.In this process to connect. This vision guides everything we do. We take pride in ourwe updated our Environmental Policy, created an values-driven culture and see it as a differentiator for our clients andEnvironmental Impacts Register and an Environmental our people. Our most recent firm wide engagement survey revealedManagement Plan for the next two years.An Environmental strong engagement across the firm. Our comprehensive learningSteering Committee and Environmental Working Group have framework defines clear development pathways focusing on buildingbeen established to drive and monitor actions, and implement capabilities across legal skills and knowledge; commercial acumenthe initiatives identified in the Environmental Management and leadership to sustain and grow high performing teams andPlan.Local Green Committees will be formed to drive deliver great client service. We invest in leadership skills to uphold ainitiatives, educate and change behaviour at a local office standard of excellence for people managers, to facilitatelevel.The firms Environmental Management Plan focuses on collaboration and encourage strong contributions from all. We reviewreducing our environmental footprint through reducing and align our people processes and systems to ensure we attract topelectricity consumption, paper consumption and waste to talent, facilitate high performance and embed values-basedlandfill, and reviewing our supply chain policies and behaviour. We place strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion soprocedures.that we can harness the benefits of diverse thinking styles, skills, and experiences. We continue to embed workplace flexibility of all dimensions, health and wellbeing initiatives, attractive and equitable rewards and benefits, and facilitate mentoring, networking and career Sparke Helmore Lawyers development opportunities for all.Headcount:872 (FTE)Floor Area:13,302m2Number of Offices : 9 GENDER42% 69% 81% 65% CLIMATE We have come a long way since our doors EQUALITY ACTIONopened in the Hunter in 1882, evolving and expanding our capabilities and services to reflect the changing landscape and needs ofINITIATIVES:INITIATIVES: our clients. Yet some things remain constant International Womens DayEmployer of Choice for Gender Equality TelecommutingGreen Star rated buildings 4-6 starEnergy efficientPay Equity AmbassadorEquitable briefing pledge (e.g. CommBar/LCA)Host - our ability to collaborate and deliver results.or lead external programs and/or forumsFemale advancement, mentoring andrefits undertakenSpecify energy efficient appliancesTeleconferencing Working together effectively lies at the heartcoachingInternal D&I networks or committeesLSNSW Charter - Advancementfacilities and trainingPolicy on flight offsetsEarth HourEnd of trip facilitiesNABERSs Energy RatingEfficient building and lighting of everything we do and achieve, whether itsof Women automationRenewable ElectricityEnergy audits in previous two yearswith our clients, people, suppliers, orGROSS EMISSIONScommunities in which we serve. INCLUSIVE820t - 0.94t per employeeWORKPLACEAs a truly national, award-winning firm, we cover six core areas of law - Commercial37% 0% 315tInsurance, Corporate & Commercial,INITIATIVES:BUILDINGS 38%Government, Property Environment & Recruitment and promotion for D&IInternal D&I networks or committees0.0 2m2t/Finance, Insurance Statutory Lines and Membership - DCAExternal D&I programs and/or forums hostingWorkplace - with more than 30 specialisedMembership - Aust Network On DisabilityStaff Surveys - D&IMembership -2.9% 58%Pride in DiversityTraining - LGBTQ+ awarenessIDAHOBITWear it Purple Day505tareas of expertise. Were more than 850 Internal LGBTQ+ networks or committeesPro bono supportExternal LGBTQ+TRAVEL 62%people strong across nine offices, servicingprograms hostingTraining - LGBTQ+ awarenessGender pronouns promotion0 . 5 4t/e e epo ym lan enviable client base of Australian and Mardi GrasInterFirm eventsglobal organisations.53% 0%GREEN FLEXIBLEENERGY Our collective vision and shared values guide WORKPLACE 20 6.0 96%and inspire how we work at Sparke Helmore. Its what unites us - and enables us - to grow,NET EMISSIONStransform, lead and connect with oneINITIATIVES:820t - 0.94t per employeeanother.Flexible work hoursPart time optionsJob sharingRemote working tools and systemsSupport for flexible workingTime in lieuUnpaid leaveCarers leaveStudy leaveVolunteering leavePurchased leaveCareer breaks As a corporate citizen, we are responsible for Phased retirementAdjusted KPIs after absencesDomestic violence leave ENVIRONMENTAL and committed to supporting work practices, MANAGEMENTpolicies, and initiatives that contribute positively to the welfare of our people andPSYCHOLOGICAL the social fabric of our society. WELLBEINGINITIATIVES:RECYCLING100% R U OK? programPsychological support/ EAPMental health first aid training OFFICESand supportTraining - Mental health awareness and managementSalary continuanceExternal mental health programs hostingDomestic violence strategyPAPER PHYSICAL USAGE WELLBEINGINITIATIVES:Paperlite office programFollow me printingINITIATIVES:PAPER CERTIFICATION:Ergonomics programFlu vaccinationsTeam eventsMassagesWellness Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedNCOS Certified Carbon awareness and promotionOnsite fruit and healthy cateringLife & TPD insuranceNeutralOther CertificationsPEFC Australian Forestry standard Health EAP'