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Social value and achievements Achievements

What we achieved Why it was important What the benefits are

DWF became a signatory of the This means we commit to paying our We know that prompt payment is
Prompt Payment Code. suppliers within terms and ensure critical to the cash flow of every
there is a proper process for dealing business (ours included) but
with any issues that may arise. especially smaller businesses within
our supply chain.

We launched our second annual Promoted a diverse and inclusive Helped to consciously build diversity
Diversity Week to challenge our workplace. awareness, capability and confidence
people to think about their approach in leaders and line managers.
to inclusion, and to identify what Evolved our diversity strategy to
they could do to help maintain a engage everyone so not seen as a Engaged men and explored why
diverse and inclusive workplace. minority issue. Diversity strands also diversity should matter to them.
included mental health, parents,
carers and strong allies.

We achieved our highest ranking to Research continues to show A visibly inclusive culture where our
date in the Stonewall Top 100 that diverse talent produces better people feel safe and comfortable
Employers list (36th) which business results and stronger to be themselves and feel proud
showcases the best places to work innovation. to work at DWF.
for lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender (LGBT) employees.

The only legal business to Both reinforce our commitment Demonstrates our commitment to
successfully retain its 'Proud to to inclusive recruitment by recruit and retain the best available
be Clear Assured' status. identifying and removing barriers talent operating in a diverse and
to disabled talent. inclusive environment.
The first legal business to achieve
Disability Confident Leadership Both challenge attitudes and Closes the disability employment gap
status. understanding of disabilities and and helps businesses become more
accommodations in the workplace. confident in employing and retaining
disabled people.

Reduction in CO2 emissions for our Improving our environmental Responsible energy management
UK offices: performance and efficiency. and engaged colleagues in taking
personal ownership of the agenda.
2014 – 6768 tonnes Actively managing our carbon
2015 – 6210 tonnes emissions. Maintaining our target of less than
2016 – 5320 tonnes 3 tonnes CO2 per person per year.
External auditing of our sustainability
2016 also saw a significant reduction performance. The faster we act and the more we
in travel emissions, down to 837 do, the lower the impact of climate
tonnes from 1015 tonnes in 2015. change will be.

Maintaining our recycling target
at 80%.

Ensuring 100% CFS sourced or
recycled paper.

Continuing ISO14001 certification in
the UK.

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