b'OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR COMMUNITY OUR GOVERNANCESUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:Gilbert + Tobin is committed to outstanding corporateGilbert + Tobins largest community contribution is through ourThe Gilbert + Tobin Board is responsible for the Firms citizenship.national pro bono practice. Pro bono is a vital part of who we are andoverall governance under the oversight of the Partners. The This means we take responsibility for the environmentalwhat do. In FY2024 we undertook 28,870 hours of pro bono workBoard meets monthly to review the Firms Operational Teams impacts of our business, particularly in relation to climate andconservatively valued at $17.61M, equal to approximately 50 hoursreports. Additionally, Gilbert + Tobin has a Corporate Social biodiversity.per lawyer. We prioritise support for First Nations peoples, refugeesResponsibility Committee, Pro Bono Committee, Risk We began measuring, offsetting and publicly reporting ourand asylum seekers, people with disabilities and human rightsCommittee and People Leaders Group which govern their GHG emissions in FY2018 through the Australian Governmentmatters. respective areas and report into the Board. Climate Active carbon neutral program. We engage with First Nations communities through our reconciliationGilbert + Tobins approach to risk and compliance is set out Gilbert + Tobin maintains Climate Active carbon neutralwork, with a focus on cadetships for First Nations law students, careerin our Risk Management Framework Policy which is owned by organisation and service certification. We purchase Australiandevelopment for First Nations lawyers, procurement from Firstthe Risk Team who form part of the Compliance Legal and Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), Verra CCB carbon credits andNations businesses, and anti-racism. Risk Team (CLeaR) along with the General Counsel Team. The renewable energy to offset the scope 3 emissions reported toCLeaR Team assists with compliance with laws, regulations Climate Active. As Gilbert + Tobin has negligible scope 1In FY2024 we celebrated 5 years of the Gilbert + Tobin Foundation,and policies, legal best practice and internal legal advice, emissions and has eliminated scope 2 emissions, our focus iswhich was established to advance social and public welfare, humanand enterprise risk management for Gilbert + Tobin. As part on the more than 99% of our emissions that are in scope 3. Inrights and other charitable purposes. Over this time the Foundationof the Risk Management component the CLeaR team FY2022 we commenced CDP reporting. has raised $1 million through staff giving matched by the partnership.periodically meet with all the Operational Teams and the In FY2024 the Foundation donated $225,000 to six non-profits thatFirms Practice Groups to review their respective risk work to empower First Nations peoples.registers to ensure that risks are captured, defined, risk rated and mitigated correctly.We are the principal sponsor of the G+T Centre of Public Law at the University of NSW. The Centre plays a prominent, independent role inIn addition, the CLeaR Team support the Gilbert + Tobin public debate on issues of public law significance in Australia andTechnology Team maintain its ISO 27001 certification and globally.also own the responsibility of maintaining the Firms ISO 22301 certification.CLIMATEINDIGENOUSCODE OF CONDUCT ACTIONRECONCILIATION /RISK MANAGEMENTINITIATIVES:INITIATIVES:TelecommutingGreen Star rated buildings 4-6 starEnergy efficient Cultural awareness trainingNAIDOC WeekNational Reconciliation Week refits undertakenTeleconferencing facilities and trainingEarth Hour Internships and employmentScholarships and student mentoringEnd of trip facilitiesClimate Active ProgramNABERSs Energy Affirmative ATSI procurementPro bono supportVolunteering and RatingClimate Active - Carbon NeutralEfficient building and lightingsecondmentsCollaboration for reconciliationFunding and donations automationRenewable ElectricityVoluntary Carbon OffsetsSupply Nation Membership SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY GROSS EMISSIONS NON LEGAL CHAIN MANAGEMENT1,577t - 1.6t per employee VOLUNTEERING 6.0%0.11% 0.40% 8.1t0.51% INITIATIVES:NFP BoardsOrganised staff volunteeringPaid volunteer timeStudent tutoring and mentoringSecondments to NFPsSkilled volunteering 94% 5.3% programCommunity volunteeringCPD for community sector lawyers1,569t1 0 99%.5t/e e . 0 9t/e e e CHARITABLESUSTAINABILITY oy e m lopl p yGIVING 9.0%REPORTINGm100%CARBON OFFSETS INITIATIVES:REPORTING COVERS: Firm donation programCharitable foundationWorkplace giving Standalone ESG/ sustainability reportWebsite - ESG commitmentsMatched fundingfor employee donationsInternal appeals and collectionsinformationWebsite - Envrionmental sustainability commitmets NET EMISSIONSExternal charity events and appealsHost external charity events informationCDP Reporting0t - 0t per employeeLEGAL ENVIRONMENTAL PRO BONO MANAGEMENTThese icons provide limited information about the INITIATIVES:firms legal pro bono commitment. More extensive information is reported by the Australian Pro BonoOffice green teamsCitySwitch Green Office Centre and on individual firms websites.Click for further information from AusLSA:RECYCLING100% 100% 100% 100% OFFICESPAPER22,982 0% USAGE 2 R4 e tmploy e e cycont enk g/e cledINITIATIVES:Paperlite office programGreen accredited paper purchase specificationFollow me printingPAPER CERTIFICATION:Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedNCOS Certified Carbon NeutralPEFC Australian Forestry standard'