b'OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR COMMUNITY OUR GOVERNANCESUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS: SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS:A&O Shearman recognises that, as a global business, we needA&O Shearmans social impact programme uses the skills and time ofA&O Shearman is committed to the highest standards of to rise to the challenges and opportunities of environmentalour people to tackle pressing social issues.internal governance within the legal profession. As an sustainability by continually improving our environmentalWe organise our volunteering around two major themes - socialinternational law firm we have an extensive range of performance.We measure performance across our globalmobility and forcibly displaced people. We apply our resources andgovernance systems, policies and procedures that ensure network of offices and report this publicly in our Annualexperience on both multi-jurisdictional projects and specific needs inthat the firm operates effectively whilst meeting our legal, Report. Continual improvement is achieved through thelocal communities.regulatory and ethical obligations within Australia and ISO14001 certified Environmental Management Systems thatIn NSW, we regularly assist on matters referred through Justiceinternationally.operates in our UK and Amsterdam offices and the ISO 50001Connect and the NSW Council of Civil Liberties. In WA, we take certified Energy Management System in Amsterdam. We arereferral matters from Law Access, a system designed to allocate proOur governance priorities include: also members of the UK and Australian Legal Sustainabilitybono legal assistance to people otherwise without access. Alliances, a collective effort by law firms to take action to1. Fostering a strong culture within the firm from the top improve the environmental sustainability of their operationsOur community and volunteering initiatives include supportingdown, of robust compliance with the law, professional rules and activities. Wayside Chapel, Karrkad Kanjdji Trust, Refugee Advice and Caseworkand internal policies and procedures; Service, The Salvation Army Beacon Centre (a support and accommodation facility for the homeless), Edmund Rice Camp for2. Leading thinking in the legal profession on risk Kids WA (a non-profit community organisation serving the needs ofmanagement and regulatory questions;at risk/disadvantaged children), Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre (supporting their aim to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander3. Developing constructive working relationships with participation in higher education), Greater Sydney Landcare (withregulators, the profession and other third parties in relation Koala Habitat Restoration), and the Australian Business andto governance;Community Networks mentoring programmes alongside various other activities selected by staff.4. Ensuring that the firms legal structures are efficient, A&O Shearman has a global charity partnership our Australian officescompliant and effective; andactively support - our current global charity partner is Women for Women International.5. Maintaining one of the best professional indemnity claims records of any peer group firm. CLIMATEINDIGENOUSCODE OF CONDUCT ACTIONRECONCILIATION /RISK MANAGEMENTINITIATIVES:INITIATIVES:TelecommutingGreen Star rated buildings 4-6 starTeleconferencing Reconciliation Action PlanCultural awareness trainingNAIDOC Week facilities and trainingECO-BuyPolicy on flight offsetsEarth Hour National Reconciliation WeekInternships and employmentScholarshipsEnd of trip facilitiesNABERSs Energy RatingClimate Active - Carbonand student mentoringPro bono supportVolunteering and secondments NeutralEfficient building and lighting automationForced computer Collaboration for reconciliationFunding and donationsCareerTrackers shutdownRenewable Electricity participation SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY GROSS EMISSIONS NON LEGAL CHAIN MANAGEMENT1,623t - 7.0t per employee VOLUNTEERING 0%0% 0.07% 315t19.4% INITIATIVES:Organised staff volunteeringStudent tutoring and mentoringSecondments to NFPsCommunity volunteering80% 0.39% SUPPLIER STANDARDS COVER: 1,308tHuman rightsEnvironmental impactsFair labour practices 81% CHARITABLE Fair consumer and competition practicesCommunity development 5 .6t/m e 0 . 0 3t/e e e 0%Indigenous inclusionGender equalityModern Slavery epoy e m loGIVINGDiversity and InclusionFraud bribery & corruptionl p y0%CARBON OFFSETS INITIATIVES:SUSTAINABILITYFirm donation programme Charitable foundationWorkplace givingMatched fundingfor employee donationsInternal appeals and collections REPORTINGNET EMISSIONSExternal charity events and appeals1,623t - 7.0t per employee REPORTING COVERS:LEGAL Standalone environmental sustainability report PRO BONOENVIRONMENTALThese icons provide limited information about the INITIATIVES:MANAGEMENT firms legal pro bono commitment. More extensive information is reported by the Australian Pro Bono Centre and on individual firms websites. Office green teams Click for further information from AusLSA:RECYCLING100% 100% % 100% OFFICESPAPER7,425 0% USAGE 3 R2g/e e e ycled ntk mploy e ccont eINITIATIVES:Recycled paper purchase specificationPAPER CERTIFICATION:Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certifiedPEFC Australian Forestry standard'