b'2024 AusLSAOUR PEOPLE OUR ENVIRONMENTSUSTAINABILITY SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:PROFILE At A&O Shearman, we champion a diverse and inclusive cultureA&O Shearman recognises that, as a global business, we need where uniqueness is valued, and different perspectives are integral toto rise to the challenges and opportunities of environmental our business. We are committed to driving change and creating asustainability by continually improving our environmental sustainable culture where our people truly belong and excel in theirperformance.We measure performance across our global careers and achieve their full potential by giving them the freedom tonetwork of offices and report this publicly in our Annual be themselves. It is central to the kind of firm we want to be. Report. Continual improvement is achieved through the ISO14001 certified Environmental Management Systems that We have a huge range of characteristics, backgrounds, generationsoperates in our UK and Amsterdam offices and the ISO 50001 and perspectives represented at A&O Shearman. Whether it iscertified Energy Management System in Amsterdam. We are differences in gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilityalso members of the UK and Australian Legal Sustainability and neurodiversity, socio-economic background, or any otherAlliances, a collective effort by law firms to take action to difference, we embrace these and the intersections among them,improve the environmental sustainability of their operations while addressing historic representation. and activities. We consider the individual, the community, the firm and the wider world. We aim to integrate DE&I considerations into all touchpoints with our people whether those be structured lifecycle processes, development opportunities or our expectations around how we conduct day-to-day interactions. A&O ShearmanHeadcount:233 (FTE)Floor Area:5,043m2Number of Offices : 3 GENDER18.0% 59% 83% 67% CLIMATEEQUALITY ACTIONA&O Shearman is the transformational law firm, created to achieve unparalleled outcomes for our clients most complex,INITIATIVES: INITIATIVES: TelecommutingGreen Star rated buildings 4-6 starTeleconferencing multi-jurisdictional matters across an International Womens DayMale Champion of ChangeEquitable briefingfacilities and trainingECO-BuyPolicy on flight offsetsEarth Hour ever-changing world and regulatorypledge (e.g. CommBar/LCA)Host or lead external programmes and/or forums End of trip facilitiesNABERSs Energy RatingClimate Active - CarbonFemale advancement, mentoring and coachingTraining - Gender awarenessNeutralEfficient building and lighting automationForced computer landscape.unconscious biasGender sensitive promotion and recruitmentInternal D&IshutdownRenewable Electricitynetworks or committeesLSNSW Charter - Advancement of WomenEqual pay We are a firm of nearly 7,000 lawyers andcontrols GROSS EMISSIONSbusiness professionals, including 8001,623t - 7.0t per employee partners, working across 29 countries, andINCLUSIVE we have the depth of experience and WORKPLACE 19.4% 0% 315tdiversity of talent our clients rely on toBUILDINGS 19.4%grow and maintain a competitive0.0m 26t/advantage. Our teams operate at theINITIATIVES:Recruitment and promotion for D&IInternal D&I networks or committees0% 80%forefront of every sector, market, and Membership - DCAExternal D&I programmes and/or forums hostingTrainingTRAVEL 1,308tjurisdiction where our clients are doing- Awareness and unconscious biasStaff Surveys - D&IMembership - Pride in5 81%.6t/e e eploybusiness around the world. We provide aDiversityTraining - LGBTQ+ awarenessAWEI surveyIDAHOBITWear itmPurple DayWorld Aids DayInternal LGBTQ+ networks or committees truly global offer with unmatched reach Pro bono supportTraining - LGBTQ+ awarenessGender pronouns promotion0% 0%and depth, tailor-made for complex, Trans Awareness WeekMardi GrasInterFirm eventsAWEI awardGREEN cross-border work.Stonewall top Global Employer ENERGYWe are a firm where diverse individuals,FLEXIBLE26 26 100% NET EMISSIONSperspectives, and backgrounds belong, WORKPLACE 1,623t - 7.0t per employeeexcel, and make a decisive difference. The strength of the firm is underpinned by a common culture and a set of sharedINITIATIVES:Flexible work hoursPart time optionsJob sharingRemote working tools andENVIRONMENTAL values. We are focused on quality,INITIATIVES: systemsSupport for flexible workingTime in lieuUnpaid leaveCarers leave MANAGEMENTcollaboration, and entrepreneurship with a Study leaveVolunteering leaveReligious and ceremonial leaveCareer strong commitment to diversity, equity,breaksPhased retirementAdjusted KPIs after absencesSabbaticalsand inclusion. This affords us theDomestic violence leaveFamily and fertility leaveOffice green teamsopportunity to attract the best talent and brightest legal minds everywhere in thePSYCHOLOGICAL world.WELLBEINGRECYCLING100% OFFICESINITIATIVES:Beyond Blue programmeR U OK? programmePsychological support/ EAPMental health first aid training and supportMental Health Awareness WeekTraining - Mental health awareness and managementSalary continuance PAPER PHYSICAL USAGE WELLBEING INITIATIVES:Recycled paper purchase specificationPAPER CERTIFICATION:Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedPEFC Australian Forestry INITIATIVES:standard Ergonomics programmeProactive health checksFlu vaccinationsInternal exercise sessionsGym membershipsMassagesWellness awareness and promotionSubsidised health insuranceOnsite fruit and healthy catering Life & TPD insurance'