b'FROM THE AusLSA CHAIRS Welcome to the 2024 AusLSA Annual Sustainability Insight It is timely that the release of AusLSAs 2024 Legal Sector Sustainability Update occurs after COP-29 in Azerbaijan, where we heard the UN Climate Change Executive Secretary tell us that we mustnt let 1.5 slip beyond our reach and further urges nations to adopt measurable targets and transparency in reporting progress to ensure accountability among nations.Though this years Sustainability Update continues the ongoing reporting of corporate and environmental sustainability in the Australian legal sector and annual progress achieved by AusLSA members, this years report also focuses on the theme of corporate accountability and transparency.We thank Foresight Consulting Group for contributing to this years report by providing insights into recent developments within the corporate sustainability reporting landscape and what to expect in coming years following the recent approval of the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) in September 2024.Our Executive Members also contributed case studies in this years report on some of the broader topics around corporate sustainability reporting and transparency. These case study topics include using data to inform strategic decision-making, addressing modern slavery in the supply chain, developing a reconciliation action plan, the role of executive leadership in sustainability strategy implementation, understanding Scope 3 emissions, and setting science-based targets.This year, 40 of our members have continued with their commitment to public reporting and transparency, and their performance and targets are shared in this report.Of those reporting members, it is pleasing that one-third of members have in place or are developing science-based Net Zero targets, and two-thirds have in place or are developing a climate action plan. This is evidenced by the continued decrease in building-related emissions through an increase in renewable electricity uptake, and ongoing purchases of carbon credits or offsets.We thank our Executive members for affording the time to share this with you and hope you can use this on your continued sustainability journey.Brendan BatemanKelvin OConnor Co-Chair, AusLSACo-Chair AusLSA Partner, Clayton UtzConsultant1'