b'Committing to a better futureIn 2001 the firm became the first Australian organisation Australias World Environment Day Awards, in recognition to sign the UN Global Compact, the worlds largestof its leadership in environmental and social responsibility; corporate sustainability initiative. Since then more thanbetween 2004 and 2009 the firm reduced paper use by 10,000 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories50per cent, food waste by 20 per cent and emissions by based in 160 countries have committed to 10 universal17 per cent. The introduction of motion-detecting lights sustainability principles connected with human rights,reduced the firms footprint further, but did give rise to labour, the environment and anti-corruption. much arm waving at sunset.Phillip Cornwell says the compact proved a valuableIn 2014 Allens became the first Australian law firm to be framework for Allens social responsibility work. Signingcertified carbon neutral through the Australian Government the UN Global Compact helped us bring discipline and focuscarbon neutral initiative, now known as Climate Active. The to our own longstanding commitment, he says. As the firstfirm also supports Indigenous savannah burning projects Australian organisation to sign, perhaps we also played awhich, in addition to their positive environmental impact, small part in inspiring others to commit to a better future. provide social and cultural benefits for First Nations communities by offering employment on Country involving In 2010 the firm was awarded the WSP Lincolne Scotttraditional skills.Sustainability Leadership Award at the UN Association of Allens has been part of Australias renewable energy sector since the early 2000s. From those first windfarms to todays mega projects including wind, solar, pumped hydro and battery storage, the firm has worked with its clients and Australias energy market bodies on the nations energy transition. In 2021 partner Kate Axup and theteam spent a day onsite at ACCIONAs Mortlake South wind farm in Victoria, witnessing thereal-life outcome of their work.The Allens team visiting ACCIONAs Mortlake South wind farm in 2021.220'