b'OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR COMMUNITY OUR GOVERNANCESUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:We aim to minimise our use of resources, maximise re-use andPro bono work is fundamental to who we are as a firm and anWe have a robust governance structure to support our risk recycle where possible. To do this, we focus on understandingentrenched part of all our lawyers everyday practice. In FY24 wemanagement approach, with a Finance Risk and Audit and measuring our impacts and developing systems andprovided 53,309 pro bono hours, averaging more than 61.7 pro bonoCommittee sub-committee as part of our firms Board, processes to minimise greenhouse gas emissions. We furtherhours per lawyer, acting for 843 people and advising 782 more, alongsupported by a Risk Management Team and Office of commit to incorporating sustainability into our strategicwith 283 NFPs. General Counsel. decision making with respect to our premises, technology andWe continued our established community partnerships with over 18Our approach to risk and governance is set out in our Risk office furnishings and fittings to ensure reductions in ourcharities across the country to connect our people and to put theirAppetite Statement and Risk Management Framework. Risk carbon footprint.resources, skills and enthusiasm to use. Through grants from theAppetite is embedded through our key policy documents We are carbon neutral and measure our emissions in line withClayton Utz Foundation and in office fundraising, we donatedincluding our Partner Handbook, Employee Handbook, Risk the federal governments Climate Active Standard. We fully$848,827 to 48 charities. Management Handbook, ISMS and WHSMS. On-boarding offset our remaining emissions through the retirement ofWe are working to develop First Nations cultural capability across ourtraining and regular risk management training are provided carbon offset units eligible under that standard. Wepeople and practice. The process is ongoing, and we are committedto all partners and employees to ensure they are familiar with acknowledge that our consideration of environmental impactsto cultural safety, removing barriers, and meeting the cultural needskey policies and expectations. extends to the products and services that we buy and weof our people and workplace. The firm procured over $723,570 inWe have a genuine commitment to D&I. In particular, we therefore seek to encourage our suppliers to adopt agoods and services from First Nations owned businesses and 30% ofwere awarded the status of WGEA Employer of Choice for sustainable approach when working with the firm.CU Foundation grants were to programs supporting First Nations2023-2025 and AWEI LGBTIQ Inclusion Platinum Employer In FY24, the firm met over 65% of our electricity needs frompeople.status for 2024. renewable sources through the purchase of 100% renewableWe also have a Cyber Security Board which oversees our electricity for its Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra offices. approach to information security. We are whole of firm ISO27001 certified as assessed by SAI Global. Clayton Utz has a mature crisis management, business continuity and disaster recovery approach, which is reviewed, updated and tested annually. CLIMATEINDIGENOUSCODE OF CONDUCT ACTIONRECONCILIATION /RISK MANAGEMENTINITIATIVES:INITIATIVES:Green Star rated buildings 4-6 starEnergy efficient refits undertaken Reconciliation Action PlanCultural awareness trainingNAIDOC WeekTeleconferencing facilities and trainingEarth HourRide to Work Day National Reconciliation WeekInternships and employmentScholarships andEnd of trip facilitiesNABERSs Energy RatingEfficient building andstudent mentoringAffirmative ATSI procurementPro bono support lighting automationRenewable ElectricityVoluntary Carbon OffsetsVolunteering and secondmentsCollaboration for reconciliationFunding and donationsSupply Nation Membership GROSS EMISSIONSCareerTrackers participation SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY 2,411t - 1.6t per employee CHAIN MANAGEMENTNON LEGAL 0.32% 0.81%VOLUNTEERING 31%685t28%INITIATIVES: 67% 4.2%NFP BoardsOrganised staff volunteeringPaid volunteer time 1,726tBlood donationsStudent tutoring and mentoringSkilled volunteeringSUPPLIER STANDARDS COVER: programCommunity volunteeringHuman rightsEnvironmental impactsFair labour practices 72%Community developmentIndigenous inclusionGender equality 1 .1t/e e e 0 . 0 7t/e e ep yploy m lom Modern SlaveryDiversity and InclusionFraud bribery & corruptionCHARITABLE 100% CARBON GIVING 30% SUSTAINABILITY OFFSETSREPORTINGINITIATIVES: NET EMISSIONSFirm donation programCharitable foundationWorkplace giving 0t - 0t per employeeMatched fundingfor employee donationsInternal appeals and collectionsREPORTING COVERS: External charity events and appealsHost external charity eventsWebsite - ESG targets and performance informationWebsite - Environmental sustainability targets and performance informationWebsite - ESG commitments informationWebsite - Envrionmental ENVIRONMENTALLEGALsustainability commitmets information MANAGEMENTPRO BONOThese icons provide limited information about the INITIATIVES:firms legal pro bono commitment. More extensive information is reported by the Australian Pro BonoWorld Environment DayOffice green teamsCitySwitch Green Office Centre and on individual firms websites.Click for further RECYCLING100% 83% 83% 83% information from AusLSA: OFFICESPAPER49,726 47% USAGE 3 R3 e e c tk g/employ e ycled cont e nINITIATIVES:Paperlite office programGreen accredited paper purchase specificationFollow me printingRecycled paper purchase specificationPAPER CERTIFICATION:Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedNCOS Certified Carbon NeutralPEFC Australian Forestry standard'