Making a positive difference for our people, community and environment Corporate Social Responsibility Report
PARTNERSHIP Kia whai hua ai te iwi, te hapori me te taiao Making a positive difference for our people, community and environment We recognise that as a substantial business, we have an obligation to give back to the community in which we and our clients live and work. We want to have a positive effect on our people, clients and suppliers, community and environment. We share our ideas, resources and insights to build sustainable growth. Being a good business is about delivering value in all respects, not just revenue. While we have long had all the elements of a Corporate Social Responsibility programme in place, in late 2014 we formalised and revitalised our programme to deliver maximum impact to our partners and align with our values of integrity, people, collaborative, astute and dynamic. Our CSR work focuses on supporting NZ Inc, youth and education, and the arts. Community Our programme is centred around five national community partnerships with non-profit organisations. These partnerships incorporate a mix of financial support, pro bono work, volunteering, sustainability and responsible employer programmes. We aim to work closely with each partner in a coordinated way toward clear and measurable goals. Our wider formal pro bono programme, established in 2003, also continues, as well as other initiatives that help the individuals in our firm to give back to the community in their own way. People Manaakitanga, the concept of nurturing respect for each other, is the heart of our culture. How we treat each other is reflected in how we treat our clients and other stakeholders. We are committed to growing diversity in our organisation and making sure every single person feels included and able to deliver their best. We recognise that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences and characteristics to their work. We actively promote fairness and equal opportunities at all levels, including career development, wellness, flexible working arrangements and learning and development programmes. Environment We are committed to working in a sustainable way. We are aware of our footprint on the environment and do what we can to minimise it. Our Footprint project was established in 2007, and since then we have made a positive difference across the areas of waste reduction and recycling, energy consumption, travel and being mindful of our supply chain. $1M+ IN 2015 PRO BONO PRACTICE $1M+ IN 2016 CSR Partnerships comprise pro bono volunteering sustainability CSR COMMITTEE $$ 3 advised 135+ pro bono * Footprint organisations (sustainability) champions 4 Partners 2 Senior Associates 1 Business Services Representative *During January 2015-July 2016
OUR VALUES We re proud of what our CSR programme has achieved so far you can read the highlights in this report. The accomplishments of our community partners are remarkable, and we are delighted to play a part in helping them thrive. But we re not done. Work is underway to develop our community relationships further, improve our workplace practices and grow diversity in our organisation, and continue to reduce our environmental footprint. Mā rau ringa e oti ai. This means we are open, honest and ethical. We are trustworthy willing to be accountable and courageous. We respect people and value individuality and diversity. We embrace the role we play in our wider community. And we make what we do enjoyable for the people involved. Nick Wells Hoa Rangapū Whakarae/ Chief Executive Partner Being collaborative is important to us. We work with each other and our clients as an inclusive team to achieve shared goals. Edward Scorgie Partner and CSR Committee Chair We provide clear and commercial views that demonstrate excellent judgement and intelligent thought. staff members spent 100 720+ hours volunteering** ** Estimated for the time period Dec 2014-Aug 2016. 175acted on Lawyers Pro bono matters * 137 We value innovation, and we engage with energy, focus and flair. Creating solutions together 1
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COMMUNITY There are so many great opportunities and deserving organisations out there that deciding who to support is very hard. In 2014, we reshaped our approach dedicating a significant proportion of our CSR efforts to a small number of national organisations that reflect our CSR focus and core values. We chose five community partners: Aera Foundation, Creative HQ, First Foundation, New Zealand Opera and The Sir Peter Blake Trust. Our aim is to work closely with each partner in a coordinated way toward clear and measurable goals. Our CSR commitment is built on solid foundations. Chapman Tripp was the first major New Zealand law firm to establish a formal pro bono policy, 13 years ago. We continue to help a wide range of pro bono clients to achieve their goals, providing over $1 million of legal advice in 2015, and again in 2016. Our staff also support charities of their own choosing through our Casual Friday Charity Donations and Volunteering Paid Leave Day. Our CSR priorities NZ Inc Working with socially conscious organisations that drive innovation and contribute to New Zealand s economic future. Youth and Education Helping organisations that empower New Zealand s youth and support educational achievement. The Arts Partnering with organisations that support New Zealand s vibrant arts environment. 4 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
Casual Friday charity donations Practical, personal support Our people nominate charities they personally support to receive donations from our monthly Casual Friday fundraiser. Gold coin donations from staff are matched by donations from our Partners. Since 2015, this programme has raised over $30,000 to help worthy organisations such as the Red Cross Appeal, Surfing Life Saving New Zealand, Canteen, Westpac Chopper Appeal, Paw Justice, Neonatal Trust, Alzheimers New Zealand and Women s Refuge New Zealand. Photo istock All of Chapman Tripp s people can take an additional day of paid leave each year to volunteer for a charity or community organisation of their choice. This is a practical and meaningful way for our people to demonstrate and develop leadership in our community. On Friday 5 August 2016 I volunteered for Heart Kids NZ. Approximately 12 Kiwis are born each week with a heart defect (also known as Congenital Heart Disease), and there is no cure. Heart Kids NZ helps to provide hands-on, lifelong support to people born with heart defects and their families. I became aware of Heart Kids NZ through several Heart Kids I know, and because it s a charity partner of LFC Wellington a community organisation I m involved with. I spent the day collecting for Heart Kids NZ s annual street appeal at the Wellington Railway Station unfortunately on the coldest day of the winter! The collection itself was hugely successful, and it was also a great opportunity to speak to people about the serious difficulties for children with heart defects, and the need to support those people. Heart Kids NZ relies primarily on Heart Kids themselves and their families giving back substantial time and effort, so they always appreciate some additional support. I m grateful to Chapman Tripp for giving me the time to help out my community. I also volunteered for the Wellington City Mission on Saturday 8 October and likely will again for a day in December, helping with the Mission s foodbank drive and preparing Christmas packages for families in need. Sebastian Templeton Senior Solicitor, Wellington 5
COMMUNITY Over five hundred firsts helping youth succeed against the odds First Foundation has now awarded over 500 scholarships to academically talented and financially disadvantaged New Zealand students, including 52 to date in 2016. These scholarships help students to achieve their potential through tertiary education, supporting them through a four-year programme, with a sponsor funding their scholarship and providing paid work experience and mentoring. All of First Foundation s students are financially disadvantaged and in most cases first in their family to attend university. Research shows that these students are nearly four times more likely to leave higher education after the first year than students who have neither of these risk factors. Chapman Tripp s First Foundation scholar As the eldest daughter of migrants, Chapman Tripp sponsored scholar Lucinda Ma asi (Luci) is a source of inspiration to her 12 younger siblings as she works her way through her law and arts degree. Our First Foundation scholarship was awarded to a female student of Pasifika descent who is the first in their family to attend university. We are thrilled to be able to offer a talented student such as Luci the chance to achieve her goals, says Chapman Tripp Partner Michael Harper, who leads the firm s relationship with First Foundation. Working together First Foundation s work is closely aligned with our firm values and our focus on giving back in the areas of youth and education. Working with First Foundation allows us to create opportunities for youth to succeed when the odds are against them. As well as funding a scholarship, several Chapman Tripp staff have been and are currently student mentors, says Michael. First Foundation was established in 1998 and aims to break the generational poverty cycle by allowing its young people to become role models for others, raising aspirations in their families, communities and wider society. Chapman Tripp has provided pro bono legal support to First Foundation for many years before expanding the relationship in 2015 to also include financial and volunteer support. firstfoundation.org.nz 6 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
From Luci s perspective My Dad once told me that every day he stands in that cold factory, his hands cut from the metal and his body sore from the exhaustion, it is so that one day I may sit comfortably in an office with a nice view and good air conditioning. From a migrant s perspective, this is one of the symbolic indications that you have attained success. Although I wouldn t label myself as successful just yet (and I m very aware that success doesn t only come in the form of high profile corporate status), earning a scholarship that provides tuition for my law and arts degree, in addition to being able to gain work experience in one of the most recognised and successful corporate law firms in the country, is a huge step in the right direction. Not a bad start, from my point of view, and as the eldest of 13 children important not only to me but to the aspirations of my younger brothers and sisters. This scholarship and Chapman Tripp s generosity has made it possible for me not only to pursue tertiary education without financial restraints but also to open more doors and build my knowledge in moving towards achieving my goals. Each experience has expanded my appreciation for all levels of work in the firm and has allowed me to envision myself working in this corporate environment in the future. The exposure so far has been invaluable, and I look forward to the next three years of my scholarship and will strive to aim high in my legal studies through university. The exposure so far has been invaluable 7
COMMUNITY Mentoring the next generation Stephanie Muller, Senior Associate in Chapman Tripp s Christchurch office, is a First Foundation Mentor to Cheyenne Thompson, Head Girl at Aranui High School. Cheyenne is an amazing young lady who has already achieved highly in many ways. Cheyenne s passion and family and community focus is inspiring. I have enjoyed letting our mentor relationship grow, and feel privileged to be sharing Cheyenne s journey over the life of the scholarship, says Stephanie. Cheyenne is the youngest of four sisters, and has keen interests in sport and music as well as her studies. She is currently Year 13, and intends to study criminal justice at Canterbury University next year. Stephanie meets with Cheyenne once per month and keeps in touch in other ways in between meetings. The pair also attend events and workshops run by First Foundation together. As well as working to build a close relationship, when we meet we discuss generally some of the difficulties in navigating the final year of high school and planning for the transition to university, says Stephanie. Stephanie discovered First Foundation s mentoring programme through Chapman Tripp s CSR relationship and says it aligns with her personal values of supporting youth to achieve and reach their full potential. She also serves on her daughter s school s board of trustees and previously has been involved in tutoring and disability support. Cheyenne s passion, and family and community focus, is inspiring. Wellingtonnovation: ideas from the creative capital Partnering with Circa Theatre, Chapman Tripp is delighted to present Wellingtonnovation. Now in its second year, this TED style event brings together four leading New Zealanders to explore what innovation means to them and Wellington. The 2016 event was focused on science and technology, with talks from Paul Atkins, CEO of Zelandia, New Zealand s first fenced eco-sanctuary, Jim Johnston, Professor in Chemistry at Victoria University of Wellington and Principal in the New Zealand Product Accelerator, Jo Randerson, a unique New Zealand artist and Marcos van Dam, a scientist with a passion for astronomy. In 2015, the event s speakers were award-winning, internationally published author Emily Perkins, professional company director Melissa Clark-Reynolds ONZM, Chair of the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency and NZ Book Council Peter Biggs CNZM, and Tim Brown, Chair of Wellington Airport and Director of NZ Bus. Wellingtonnovation was born out of Chapman Tripp s longstanding partnership with Circa Theatre. After more than 20 years of sponsorship, both parties were keen to refresh the relationship and find new ways of working together. This pairing of art and business led to a special event that promotes cross-fertilisation of thought by bringing together people from many disciplines (business people, politicians, artists, science and technology specialists) in a unique venue and encouraging them to think outside of the box. 8 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
$4,250 raised for Chapman Tripp Partner dropped Chapman Tripp Partner Luke Hinchey plummeted 192m off the Sky Tower on 15 September 2016 all in the name of charity. Luke, who specialises in resource management, environmental law and public works law, participated in the Drop Your Boss challenge in support of The Graeme Dingle Foundation. Jumping 192m off a building sounds mildly scary, but doesn t compare to being a kid facing bullying, self-doubt and low esteem that will substantially affect their potential. I would happily jump off a building to address those issues for my own two growing kids. Helping the Foundation support many thousands of kids is, therefore, a real privilege. Luke s efforts raised $4,250 for the Foundation, which was founded by Graeme Dingle and Jo-anne Wilkinson in 1995 as the Project K Trust. It is a leader in the field of child and youth development. Chapman Tripp has a long association with The Foundation and is a proud supporter of its initiatives. 9
COMMUNITY Dream Team 2016 an outstanding success The Sir Peter Blake Trust Dream Team programme, held 1-8 July 2016, was a resounding success. Students at 483 schools across the country benefited from inspirational Kiwi leaders sharing their stories and encouraging students to have big dreams and back themselves to make them happen. Proudly supported by Chapman Tripp in 2015 and 2016, the Dream Team programme is now in its fifth year. 2016 saw 355 Dream Team Leaders reach over 30,000 Kiwi kids, either in person or online (or both). 65% of schools participating in the programme this year had not participated previously, and the total number of schools participating increased 160% on 2015 numbers. The theme for 2016 s programme was #believeyoucan, taken directly from Sir Peter s last voyage when he wrote To win, you have to believe you can do it. 10 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
Proud to be a part of the Dream Team The Dream Team is part of the annual Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership Week, which recognises and celebrates leaders of all ages and across all fields and pursuits in honour of visionary Kiwi Leader Sir Peter Blake. Leadership Week also includes the Trust s Young Leader Award programme, Red Socks Day, and culminates with the Blake Leadership Awards. Led by the Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae, the Dream Team included high-profile New Zealanders such as Keven Mealamu, Dai Henwood and Michelle Dickinson as well as CEOs, adventurers, scientists, business leaders and entertainers. Twenty seven Chapman Tripp staff from across the firm have been Dream Team Leaders over the last two years. These included 16 Partners as well as Solicitors, Senior Associates, a Senior Consultant, and members of Chapman Tripp s business services team. This year was also the first to include a live Dream Team session with Keven Mealamu (during school time, with many schools writing in questions throughout the event) and three digital Dream Team sessions posted to YouTube. Registrations for the live event indicated over 10,000 viewers. Filmed in studio and featuring higher profile New Zealanders, each video Dream Team session received over 500 views (with a rough estimate that each view included a classroom size of around 30 students). A privilege to meet such motivated children Nick Wells, Chapman Tripp Chief Executive Partner, says, We are very proud of our history with the Trust and our association with the Dream Team programme. On my first day as Chief Executive Partner, I visited Westmere School /Te Rehu to talk firstly to all their students and then to their Year 5 and 6 students. They responded with fine speeches and a haka to bring the roof down! It was a privilege to spend time with such motivated and enthusiastic children. The characteristics that the Trust seeks to inspire are those that any CEO would value in their leadership teams: determination; a willingness to learn; a desire for constant improvement; initiative; teamwork. Leaders can come from any walk of life. That s why the work of the Trust is so important; inspiring many Kiwi children to follow their dreams. Leadership development is certainly essential to our business, and reflected in our core values. We need our people to be thought leaders; to dream big and believe in themselves. Photo top: Dream Leam 2016 Leader Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae Photo bottom: Red Socks day at Ballance School, Tararua 11
COMMUNITY Our history together The Sir Peter Blake Trust itself was established in 2004 to continue Sir Peter Blake s legacy. The not-for-profit organisation helps New Zealanders make a positive difference for the planet through activities that encourage environmental awareness and action, and leadership development. Its environmental programmes include the Youth EnviroLeaders Forum, Young Blake Expeditions, Blake Ambassadors and Environmental Educator. Chapman Tripp has worked with the Trust since 2004, assisting with its establishment and providing ongoing pro bono legal support. In 2015, the relationship expanded when the Trust became one of Chapman Tripp s key CSR partners, which includes financial, pro bono and volunteer support. Chapman Tripp s support of the Trust and its programmes, in particular, the Dream Team, is invaluable and their funding helps us to ensure that the delivery of this signature event is of an exceptionally high standard every year, says Shelley Campbell, CEO of the Sir Peter Blake Trust. This year more than 355 Kiwi leaders from a wide range of industries have been able to connect with more than 30,000 students throughout New Zealand to inspire them to dream big and help them to get started on making their dreams a reality. Learn more about the Sir Peter Blake Trust As part of Leadership Week, the Trust partnered with MediaWorks to develop a five minute video to explain who Sir Peter Blake was, what the Trust does, and what the Dream Team is. It was played at the start of the Dream Team sessions. View it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-bhb5egr9a sirpeterblaketrust.org I was honoured to be welcomed by the students and teachers at Mangere East School in South Auckland as a Dream Team Leader for the Sir Peter Blake Trust. I enjoyed every minute and it was a pleasure to meet so many wonderfully bright and curious kids. I spoke to almost 300 kids over two assemblies and loved all their questions and ideas about dreaming big and what leadership means to them. We talked about how to be a leader to those in your community; the importance of whānau and family support; never giving up ; and the challenges faced by people from different cultures making New Zealand their home (something which many of us had in common). And they even put on a morning tea for me! I was very proud to be there and I am confident we will be seeing great things from these kids in the not-too-distant future. Sabrina Muck Senior Solicitor, Auckland 12 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
Always there, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year When you dial 111 for an ambulance in Greater Wellington and the Wairarapa, it s Wellington Free Ambulance that responds. Established in 1927, its services are free to the patient. In addition to emergency call outs, the free ambulance also provides a rescue squad, an events team, free CPR training, a Patient Transfer Service, a base for Central Emergency Communications, Urgent Community Care and clinical services. Chapman Tripp is proud to support the Wellington Free Ambulance, providing pro bono legal advice for over five years. Our team, including Wellington Partners Bradley Kidd and Mark Reese and Senior Associate Paul Holth, assist the service with all of its property requirements, such as leasing arrangements, sales and purchases, construction contracts and so on. Thanks to Chapman Tripp for their wonderful support. They bring expert knowledge and are a great help with property and contract related advice. By helping us, they are helping their whole community. Nice one! Diana Crossan, Chief Executive, WFA Ordinary people, extraordinary lives Wellington Free Ambulance is a charitable organisation, locally owned and governed. They provide free paramedic care to the people of greater Wellington and Wairarapa. wfa.org.nz 13
COMMUNITY Bright people building brilliant businesses It s been a sizzling year for innovation hotspot Creative HQ. The company developed new programmes, achieved new firsts for New Zealand, pushed boundaries with Government and helped 108 entrepreneurs and 44 teams to accelerate their businesses through programmes in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Over 179 active mentors have taken part in these programmes. Based in Wellington, Creative HQ runs incubation and acceleration programmes dedicated to increasing the number of high growth businesses that fuel New Zealand s economy, as well as grassroots entrepreneur initiatives and innovation services. Creative HQ s Lightning Lab and R9 accelerator programmes have produced some remarkable results. Working on real problems impacting business 2015 saw Creative HQ run the only business accelerator in Australasia with a deliberate focus on gender diversity, known as Lightning Lab XX, where at least one of the co-founders must be female. Lightning Lab XX also included the first international exchange to any of Creative HQ s business accelerators, through Chinese business Chicken Run. Chicken Run allows quality-sensitive buyers in Chengdu to order fresh, free-range chicken for home delivery, fitting perfectly with the Chinese culture of eating the highest quality produce. Chapman Tripp was proud to assist with the negotiations that saw the exchange take flight. Creative HQ has started a revolution in government tech in New Zealand. This year saw the execution of the R9 Accelerator 2.0, the second R9 accelerator offered in conjunction with Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. R9 Accelerator 2.0 brings together the public and private sectors to work on real problems impacting business. To date the companies that participated in the second accelerator have received over $1.2 million funding from a range of Government agencies. Also in the last year, Creative HQ built on the momentum created by NZ s first ever product-focused business accelerator, Lightning Lab Manufacturing. It partnered with Lower Hutt City Council to create Wellington s first hardware hub, 1st Assembly, a space for hardware-focused start ups to work and collaborate. Creative HQ alumni success Creative HQ s Alumni ventures are continuing on a trend of high growth and viability, collectively receiving over $24 million in revenue with $11 million of that received from overseas sources and creating over 249 jobs for the Wellington region. Part Timer, an online platform that connects high school students with part-time jobs, became the first Venture Up Startup to receive private equity investment. Other Alumni of Creative HQ include Star Now, Wipster, Silver Stripe, Eight Wire, Archer McRae Beverages and Mish Guru. 14 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
A new CSR relationship for Chapman Tripp Chapman Tripp started supporting Creative HQ in 2014. We were very excited to name Creative HQ as one of our key CSR partners, says Chapman Tripp Partner Geof Shirtcliffe, who co-leads the relationship with Creative HQ. One of our CSR priorities is to work with organisations that promote NZ Inc. Creative HQ carries this out with flair, fostering innovation and increasing the number of high growth businesses that drive New Zealand s economy. Chapman Tripp has helped Creative HQ reach its goals through financial contribution, countless pro bono or discounted legal services and various mentoring and advisory roles. Josh Blackmore, Daniel Kalderimis, Geof Shirtcliffe and the rest of the Chapman Tripp team have given immeasurable legal support to the teams in the R9 and Lightning Lab programmes. Apart from offering invaluable support to our team and our startups, the Chapman Tripp crew are also top people who don t shy away from a professional or social challenge in our sometimes crazy startup world, says Stefan Korn, CEO, Creative HQ. 15
COMMUNITY Backing the next generation of artistic talent Opera is an art form unlike any other. It presents some of the world s greatest stories, told through the most glorious music ever imagined. It brings together music, drama and design to create a whole new world, and attracts the most passionate of people. New Zealand Opera (NZO), a truly national opera company, is now in its 16th year. It currently produces at least three main stage productions annually. In 2017 this will include three seasons in Auckland and Wellington and two in Christchurch. NZO also deliver a series of one-off opera in concert performances, small opera recitals and a growing number of education and outreach programmes. NZO established a Technical Centre in 2008, enabling the company to become a manufacturing house. This makes it an attractive co-production partner for opera companies in Australasia, producing sets and/or costumes for productions such as Opera Queensland s 2015 production of La cenerentola by Rossini and Victorian Opera s 2016 production of Sweeney Todd by Sondheim. The manufacturing element enables NZO to both save money and grow New Zealand s skill base. NZO operates in a unique way, engaging local orchestras, technicians, artists and chorus for all performances. This ensures the company is truly part of the communities in which it performs, rather than being a touring company like other national companies. Operating in this way reinforces NZO s commitment to developing the art form and providing enough work for New Zealand artists and creatives to have a sustainable career in New Zealand. Edward Scorgie Partner and CSR Committee Chair LA TRAVIATA 16 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
Nurturing local artists The development of local talent is the lifeblood of opera. One of NZO s key roles is to identify and nurture young local creative artists giving them a head start in their chosen career. A supporter of NZO for 21 years, in 2015 Chapman Tripp refreshed its partnership with the Opera, shifting from supporting the sung heroes of the opera chorus to the unsung heroes behind the scenes. Chapman Tripp is proud to back NZO s Developing New Zealand Talent programme. This long-term initiative is designed to support and grow NZO practitioners such as directors, designers and choreographers. The programme sees aspiring directors gain hands-on experience by moving through a career pathway. NZO DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY EXAMPLE: WORKING FOR REGIONAL, SEMI-PROFESSIONAL OPERA COMPANIES IN NEW ZEALAND AND OTHER ROLES AT NZO (E.G. CHOREOGRAPHER) ACTING AS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ON A MAIN STAGE PRODUCTION FOR NZO RESTAGING A WORK IN A SECOND CITY OR REVIVING A PREVIOUS WORK IN ANOTHER CITY Wellington-based Jacqueline Coats and Christchurch-born Sara Brodie are success stories from the Director Development Programme. In 2016, Jaqcui restaged NZO s 2014 Verdi s La traviata in Christchurch (she was Assistant Director in 2014). She also directed an education/outreach work for 2016 s Opera in Schools show Elixir of Love, a special adaption of Donizetti s L elisir d amore. Sara moved on from directing Don Giovanni in 2014 to The Magic Flute in 2016. Our relationship In 1995, Chapman Tripp became the naming sponsor of the opera chorus for the old Auckland Opera Company and maintained that relationship through the Opera s mergers and growth to become New Zealand s national opera company. As one of Chapman Tripp s key CSR partners, Chapman Tripp offers financial, pro bono and volunteer support to NZO. Chapman Tripp has always been passionate about the arts and we are very proud to continue to support the NZO after 21 years. We are looking forward to having our staff more involved with NZO through volunteering, as well as continuing to share the incredible performances with our staff and clients, says Edward Scorgie, Relationship Partner for NZO and CSR Committee Chair. nzopera.co.nz DIRECTING AN EDUCATION OR OUTREACH WORK DIRECTING A MAIN STAGE OPERA 17
COMMUNITY Human rights test case a significant win In July 2016, Margaret Spencer made history when she successfully sued the Ministry of Health for damages in relation to its discriminatory policy of not paying family caregivers to look after their adult disabled children. Chapman Tripp s Auckland-based litigation team acted on this matter in a pro bono capacity, representing Ms Spencer alongside leading counsel James Farmer QC and Suzanne Robertson (Bankside Chambers). The case, which began over four years ago, culminated in a five-day trial before Justice Keane and two lay members of the Human Rights Tribunal. The case is the first time damages have been awarded against a government body for discrimination under the Human Rights Act 1993. Paula Gibbs Senior Solicitor, Auckland Shayne Misselbrook Solicitor, Auckland 18 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT Photo istock
Serving the City Missions Chapman Tripp would like to welcome new Auckland City Missioner Chris Farrelly. Chris took over as Missioner in June 2016 following the departure of Dame Diane Robertson in October 2015. Dame Diane was the first female, non-clergy Missioner and had led the Mission for over 22 years. Chapman Tripp has a longstanding pro bono relationship with the Auckland City Mission. Our staff also volunteer every year, assisting with activities such as putting together food packs, sorting donations and wrapping Christmas gifts. Every Christmas, Chapman Tripp gives a donation to the Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions in lieu of giving gifts to its clients. Photo istock 19
COMMUNITY AERA FOUNDATION Tackling social issues through business innovation The next generation of leaders: Aera Fellowship Programme Child poverty, food waste, the war on drugs: these are some of the social challenges facing New Zealand that New York-based, New Zealand entrepreneur Derek Handley s Aera Foundation is looking to help solve. Aera commits capital funding and expertise into purposeful social innovation : new products, projects and campaigns that address social issues in innovative ways, and that will move the dial forward for the greater good. Many of the ideas inspiring Derek to form Aera were shaped during his two years as Founding CEO of The B Team, where he helped Sir Richard Branson put together a global leadership collective of iconic leaders catalysing better ways of doing business for people and our planet. This year Aera launched a fellowship programme for exceptional young New Zealanders who want to work on socially transformative programmes. Three women were awarded fellowships this year and assignments range from working on social advocacy campaigns to helping emerging social ventures advance their ideas. Derek says, I am a strong believer in following and living your personal path and aligning that path towards having the greatest contribution towards others. I believe that each of us are here to do something purposeful and can make a bigger contribution toward social good while we are living our lives. www.aera.nz DEREK HANDLEY 20 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
Closing the gap: child hunger and food waste Lunch bonds: NZ s first peer-to-peer social bond Our relationship Aera is an investor and advisor to social venture Eat My Lunch, which provides a lunch to a hungry child for every lunch a consumer buys. Aera is partnering with Eat My Lunch to expand its model and social impact beyond lunches to include employment practices, sustainability, food waste and food rescue. Earlier this year, Aera brought together some of the brightest and most passionate people to develop alternative models that narrow the disconnect between the $1 billion-plus of food thrown away by New Zealanders every year, and the 300,000 children living in poverty. It s about looking at the big picture and seeing where the underlying issues intersect, and where they don t connect, says Derek. For example, the disconnect between healthy, edible food being tossed away by supermarkets and growers because it doesn t look quite right or can t sell and the thousands of empty stomachs is a problem that needs to be solved. There are a number of charities and businesses wanting to help, but are struggling to scale their efforts. What are some new or alternative models we can develop to help solve these problems and considerably narrow the inequality gap? In June 2016, Aera, with the assistance of Chapman Tripp Partner Ross Pennington and Senior Associate Luke Ford, co-designed a unique social bond for Eat My Lunch: the Lunch Bond which provides both financial and social returns to lenders. This was the first Pledgeme: Debt campaign, which smashed its initial threshold of $500,000 to raise more than $815,000 within a month. The funds have helped the for-profit company with social goals expand to Wellington. When investing in the bonds, investors could choose between two combinations of interest rates and giving; lending their money at 6% interest, with a lunch given to a Kiwi kid each month for every $1,000 lent, or forgoing interest payments altogether, to instead double the number of monthly lunches given to kids. Earning a great interest rate while feeding Kiwi kids in need is an attractive proposition to many investors, says Derek. There are a growing number of investors who want to see their money make a bigger impact, and they are looking to add fastgrowing companies, which build social good and financial success into their founding missions, to their investment portfolios. Aera Foundation is one of Chapman Tripp s founding CSR partners and has worked with lawyers throughout the firm on its diverse projects. We have worked with Derek Handley for a number of years, and we were very pleased to take the opportunity to make Aera Foundation one of our key CSR partners, says Chapman Tripp Chief Executive Partner Nick Wells. The work of Derek and the Foundation is making business better and tackling social issues through new models this is what New Zealand needs now. Having the depth of expertise and experience on call from Chapman Tripp has been a real strategic support. As a partner, Chapman Tripp s responsiveness and ability to provide practical real-world advice has allowed us to shape and test our projects and thinking over the last 18 months, says Derek. The work of Derek and the Foundation is making business better and tackling social issues through new models this is what New Zealand needs now. 21
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Christchurch Art Gallery reopened at last In late 2015 Chapman Tripp became one of four strategic partners of the newly reopened Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu. Since the devastating series of Christchurch earthquakes beginning in 2010, the Christchurch Art Gallery s treasured collections were safely stored within the building while it operated as the emergency headquarters for Civil Defence, also providing temporary accommodation for Christchurch City Council staff. Since then, this distinctive landmark building has undergone an intensive programme of ground remediation and has had base isolation retrofitted. It is now one of the safest and most resilient art museums in the world. The Gallery s reopening late last year returned to public view its remarkable original collections, as well as introducing a selection of new works acquired while the gallery was closed. We have been so delighted with the public response to our re-opened gallery spaces and we look forward to the shop, café and car park all being finished as well, says Director Jenny Harper. We are also delighted with the range of strategic partners who help us present what we do to new and more regular audiences. Chapman Tripp is delighted to present all activity in the Philip Carter Family Auditorium at the Gallery. Christchurch Partner Garth Gallaway is also a board member of the Christchurch Art Gallery Foundation. The Christchurch Art Gallery is an integral part of Christchurch and its continued resurgence is a joy. Chapman Tripp s commitment to the Art Gallery reflects the Gallery s importance to the city and the joy that so many citizens and visitors get from being part of the Gallery s programs, says Garth. Garth Gallaway Partner, Christchurch christchurchartgallery.org.nz 23
COMMUNITY Akomanga Reo Māori For the last three years, te reo language classes have been open to all of our Auckland staff. To date, 90 people have participated in these weekly sessions. The 12 week course will be rolled out to our Wellington and Christchurch offices from 2017. Supporting Māori in law and business Chapman Tripp s Te Waka Ture team was established in 2009 with a commitment to provide expert commercial advice to iwi Māori as they move towards greater economic autonomy. In seven years our team has worked hard to help our clients achieve their commercial goals, grow towards their social and cultural objectives, build a sustainable pro-bono practice to support smaller Māori organisations, and upskill tauira Māori through our Iwi Corporate Governance course at Auckland University Law School. Our team excels in the disciplines of commercial, corporate structuring, litigation, property and tax law. Together our team offers an accomplished command of post-treaty settlement transactions, particularly joint ventures and collective iwi arrangements. He kāhui tautoko i a Ngāi Māori I whakatūria te kāhui o Te Waka Ture ki Chapman Tripp i te tau 2009 me te aronga nui ōna kia tukuna ai he tohutohu tauhokohoko matatau ki ngā iwi Māori, i a rātou e anga ana kia kaha ake ai tā rātou tū motuhake ā-ōhanga nei. I roto i ngā tau e whitu kua whakapau kaha tō mātou kāhui ki te āwhina i ā mātou kiritaki ki te whakatutuki i ō rātou whāinga tauhokohoko, otirā, ki te whakawhanake kia tata ake ai rātou ki ō rātou whāinga ā-pāpori, ā-ahurea anō, ki te waihanga mai i tētahi ara mahi utukore toitū hei tautoko i ngā whakahaerenga Māori iti, ki te whakawhanake anō i ngā pūkenga o ngā tauira Māori mā roto mai i tā mātou akoranga Kāwanatanga Rangatōpū ā-iwi ki Te Kura Ture o Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau. He mātanga tō mātou kāhui ki ngā pekanga ture e aronuitia ana, tae atu ki te tauhokohoko, ki ngā anga rangatōpū, ki te tautohetohe, ki ngā ture ki ngā rawa whenua, rawa hanganga anō, ki ngā ture tāke anō hoki. Hui katoa mai, he ringa rehe tō mātou kāhui ki ngā whakahaere ki tua o ngā whakataunga Tiriti, mātua rā ki ngā hinonga hourua, ki ngā whakaritenga ki ngā tōpūtanga iwi anō hoki. 24 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT Nick Wells Hoa Rangapū Whakarae/ Chief Executive Partner Te Aopare Dewes Senior Associate, Auckland
Helping Te Puea Marae help the homeless Te Puea Memorial Marae made media headlines in mid-2016 when it opened its doors to Auckland s homeless families for almost three months. Members of Chapman Tripp s Te Waka Ture team stepped up to support the Marae s Manaaki Tangata programme, which drew nationwide attention to Auckland s housing problem. Lawyers Erin Matariki Carr, Libby Zandbergen and Rachael Jones organised an office-wide collection of money and other donations such as clothes, food and blankets. Libby and Erin also volunteered their time at the Marae, helping out where needed organising, doing dishes etc. Based in South Auckland, Te Puea Marae helped 156 people, including 83 children, through their programme. Networking We support Te Hunga Roia Māori o Aotearoa Hui-a-Tau (the Maori Law Society Conference) given its crucial role in bringing students, academics and iwi together to discuss legal issues facing iwi, hapu and all other New Zealanders. Photo istock Helping the next generation of Māori lawyers grow Having the opportunity to be able to work with and learn from some of the best is a thrilling prospect [I] am looking forward to being a team member in such a supportive environment. Finn Jacob-Sauer 2015 Recipient of Chapman Tripp Iwi Governance Scholarship Upskilling tauira Māori Chapman Tripp teaches the Iwi Corporate Governance course at undergraduate and masters level at the University of Auckland Law School. The courses are designed to give students a real feel for the unique issues faced by Iwi across Aotearoa. Chapman Tripp Iwi Governance Scholarship in Law Established in 2012 and proudly supported by Chapman Tripp, this scholarship is awarded to a top student who is enrolled in a law degree and has a particular interest in iwi management and governance. In 2016, the candidates were so strong Chapman Tripp awarded three scholarships to Taharakau Brown, Olivia Rapata and Devon Demant. The 2015 scholarship was awarded to Finn Jacob-Sauer, who is now a Summer Clerk in Chapman Tripp s Te Waka Ture team. Fostering a sense of community Our sponsorship of Te Rākau Ture, the Māori Law Students Association, helps student leaders to foster a sense of community and manaakitanga. 25
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Parahirahi Ngawha Waiariki Trust Te Waiariki Ngawha Springs Ko te Ngawha te kanohi o te tāonga, engari ko tona whatumanawa, ko tona mana hauora, nō raro. Ngawha is the eye of the tāonga, but its heart, its life giving power, lies beneath the surface. Te Waiariki Ngawha springs are a tāonga of Ngāpuhi. Their significance to the entire iwi is apparent from their place in the social and political history of the North. Parahirahi Ngawha Waiariki Trust is kaitiaki of Te Waiariki, which means that it is responsible for the protection and development of the resource for future generations. The Trust s purpose is to manage and promote Te Waiariki and ensure that its cultural, spiritual and historical values are cared for and preserved. Chapman Tripp has supported the Parahirahi Ngawha Waiariki Trust by providing restructuring advice in its transition away from Māori Reservation status. Our advice provided guidance on the implications of the status change and the need to ensure that the eventual structure was responsive to the needs of beneficiaries. We have also assisted Parahirahi Ngawah Waiariki Trust with its negotiations to lease the Crown-owned part of the springs complex, provided advice regarding the Resource Management Act 1991 and acted for the Trust in opposition to an application for resource consent by Top Energy Limited to expand the Ngawha Power Station operations. The trustees remain appreciative of the high quality of work and gracious support of Nick Wells and others at Chapman Tripp. Having legal expertise has been key to our ongoing engagement with government and the private sector. In particular, Chapman Tripp has supported the Trust through its lease negotiations in respect of Crown-owned land and in relation to its plans for the future redevelopment of visitor facilities located at the Ngawha reserve. Te Tuhi Robust Chairman, Parahirahi Ngawha Waiariki Trust Nick Wells Hoa Rangapū Whakarae/ Chief Executive Partner Paula Brosnahan Partner, Auckland Briar Ensor Solicitor, Auckland Nicola de Wit Solicitor, Auckland 27
COMMUNITY Motu kōkako Hole in the Rock Te toka tū moana. The rock that resists the power of the sea; The person who stands against adversity. Motu Kōkako has come to be known by the tourism industry as the hole in the rock in the Bay of Islands. The island is culturally significant to Ngāpuhi, the hapū Ngāti Kuta and Patukeha in particular, and is said to have been visited by the waka Mataatua as it travelled north to Takou, its final resting place. It is Māori Freehold Land administered by the Motu Kōkako Ahu Whenua Trust. The 18-metre hole at sea level has become a popular destination for tourists. In the right conditions, commercial tour operators offer multiple trips per day to the island and even cruises through the hole. However, tour operators have not recognised the rights of the Motu Kōkako Ahu Whenua Trust to protect and manage the island on behalf of its beneficial owners. A number of claims before the Waitangi Tribunal touch on the importance of the Motu to ngā mana whenua and mana moana. The Trust is seeking guidance on the rights of Māori land owners to ensure that their role as kaitiaki is respected, and direction as to the tools at their disposal to enforce those rights. Chapman Tripp assists the Motu Kōkako Ahu Whenua Trust to gain recognition of their rights as kaitiaki of Motu Kōkako. We have developed, with the trustees, a strategy and course of action to lead to a more secure future for Motu Kōkako. Since 2013 Chapman Tripp has provided our Trust with some very important advice (pro bono) on a range of unique legal matters pertaining to Motu Kōkako. We are extremely grateful for their specialist legal expertise and willingness to support the Trust as we seek to uphold the mana of the motu and our kaitiaki role. Rau Hoskins, Chairman, Motu Kōkako Ahu Whenua Trust 28 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
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PEOPLE He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people Māori proverb We are 100% committed to creating a culture of belonging which focuses on equal opportunity, merit and providing the tools to be our best. Our end goal is to remove all barriers to working at Chapman Tripp. To us, diversity is and will be a key factor in our continued success. We see diversity as multi-faceted; it encompasses gender, ethnicity, religion and belief, sexual orientation and social background as well as age, thinking and working styles. We believe our differences can be used to great advantage; it enables better decision making and performance, encourages innovation and brings a fresh perspective to our work. Taking responsibility Chapman Tripp recently engaged Diversitas to conduct a holistic review of our firm, which noted we have built a strong reputation for valuing difference and encouraging individuality. Diversitas gathered feedback from employees, clients and alumni and reviewed available demographic and employee data, and our policies, processes, resources and communication supporting diversity and inclusion. Diversitas found that Chapman Tripp has achieved a culture where employees truly feel that difference is valued and this creates a strong foundation to build a more strategic approach to diversity and inclusion in the firm. The report highlighted the areas that we have made significant progress in, such as gender diversity and our work supporting Māori in law and business. The report also made recommendations on how we can strengthen and develop our current workplace practices and policies. These recommendations will help us prioritise our actions and improve how we hold ourselves to account and communicate internally and externally. Recognition for what we have achieved so far Winner of the 2015 White Camellia award This award recognises organisations that have made the most progress in advancing the international United Nations Women s Empowerment Principles. We won our award for our diversity strategy and for demonstrating high-level corporate leadership on gender equality. New Zealand Employer of Choice 2015 and 2014 Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice. Employer of Choice 2014 (100+ employees) at the New Zealand Law Awards. Winner of the Euromoney Australasian Women in Business Law award for the best gender diversity initiative by an Australasian firm and the Euromoney Asia Women in Business Law award for the best gender diversity initiative by a national firm in 2013. 32 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
Our journey In 2012, Chapman Tripp was the first New Zealand law firm to put all its Partners (and subsequently, its Special Counsel and Senior Associates) through inclusive leadership training. The training focused on the importance of diversity of thought, highlighted the various unconscious biases that can impact how we operate and treat others and provided guidance on how to have an inclusive culture. of legal promotions in were WOMEN Chapman Tripp is also a member of the Equal Employment Opportunities Trust in New Zealand and a signatory to the United Nations Women and United Nations Global Compact s Women s Empowerment Principles. WE ESTIMATE AROUND20% + OF OUR STAFF ARE ON senior solicitors senior associates solicitors 33
PEOPLE Gender equality at work Chapman Tripp has long recognised the importance and value of promoting gender equality within the workplace. In 2007, we launched our Women@CT programme, which focuses on the development and advancement of women in the firm. Some of the specific initiatives introduced as part of this programme include: offering flexible work policies and generous annual, parental and other leave provisions for parents and caregivers (see page 36 for details) offering specific training sessions and presentations for women ensuring there is representation of women on various partnership committees whenever possible, and paying the membership fees for any women lawyer who wishes to join their local Women Lawyers Association and we typically sponsor one event per year. We also pay for women to attend other female specific events that are relevant to them. We are committed to bringing women through into partnership. Our statistics show that we are making progress: 20% of our Partners are women 49% of our Partner promotions over the past five years have been women 63% of our Senior Associate promotions in 2015 were women 52% of our legal promotions overall in 2015 were women. By way of comparison, in 2014, an equal number of men and women were promoted, and in 2007, only 35% of women were 51% of our legal staff are women. = Chapman Tripp s proactive stance towards creating an open and diverse environment was a significant draw card for me. I felt confident that my LGBT+ identity would not only be welcomed, but celebrated for offering a point of difference that can contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. Matthew Denton Summer Clerk, Auckland 34 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
Lawyers commemorate homosexual law reform About 120 lawyers and law students attended the Chapman Tripp and Rainbow Law networking event on Monday 8 August 2016 commemorating the 30 year anniversary of the Homosexual Law Reform Act. It was fantastic to see such a great turnout and testament to the legal industry as a whole to see lawyers from a number of firms as well as law students come together to commemorate such a significant and positive milestone, Chapman Tripp s Chief Executive Partner Nick Wells said. New Zealand has often been a trailblazer when it comes to equality and diversity of thought. We fought for women s suffrage; we fought for homosexual law reform, we continue to work hard on treaty issues often years before others on the international stage are tackling these issues. Justice Matthew Muir the first openly gay High Court judge was the keynote speaker at the event at Chapman Tripp s Auckland offices. He spoke candidly about his experience and involvement in the reforms 30 years ago. For me the pain of the public debate which endured for almost 18 months and the sweet smell of victory when the Bill finally passed on 9 July 1986 still seem very immediate. And my congratulations to Nick Wells and Chapman Tripp for your commitment to respecting all aspects of difference in your Diversity Programme. As we speak, you may be nurturing in your ranks some young man or woman who becomes New Zealand s first gay Supreme Court Justice. RAINBOW LAW years on COMMEMOR AT I N G 3 0 Y EARS SINCE THE HOMOSEXUA L L AW R E F O RM ACT 35
PEOPLE People Culture At the heart of Chapman Tripp s culture is the concept of bringing your whole self to work. Removing the barriers to working at Chapman Tripp means being open to ways of working that suit people s different life stages, thinking and working styles. We have a number of policies and practices that support wellness and flexible working. Working flexibly Around 20% of the firm s employees have formal and informal flexible arrangements, including four Partners. Our policies include working from home, working from other offices, working reduced hours and providing emergency childcare assistance. We also provide remote access and subsidise broadband costs. Supporting caregivers We offer more generous annual leave provisions for our lawyers who return to work following parental leave than is required by law. All lawyers are paid their full salary when taking annual leave in their first year after returning from parental leave, compared to the prorated salary value that is provided for by legislation. 76% of staff who took parental leave between 2012 and 2015 returned to the firm immediately following their leave. It is also worth noting that being on parental leave is no barrier to promotion at Chapman Tripp. One of our Partners was promoted while on parental leave and we have promoted Senior Associates on parental leave as well. All staff are provided with two paid parent days that they can use to attend special events or otherwise spend with their children. All staff are paid 13 weeks full pay while on parental leave. 36 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE RATE ESOCI SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SIBILI IL REPORT
Maintaining health and wellbeing We run a health and wellness programme throughout the year for all staff, including initiatives such as nutrition seminars, resilience training, fitness clubs and sporting events and fruit baskets to support a healthy diet. We support our employees to remain active and look after themselves through our wellness subsidy, available for membership of a fitness organisation or eye examination. Staff have access to a discounted rate for a group insurance scheme with Southern Cross Health Insurance. We provide on-site flu vaccines to employees annually, and sick leave in excess of the statutory minimum. Training and development We invest in learning and development programmes which provide the tools for our people to be effective in their client and community relationships. These include: ongoing practice-specific technical development through regular training and mentoring firm-wide internal training for both legal and non-legal staff covering commercial, client and people skills. We also offer coaching and mentoring relationships and team development events funded external training such as seminars and conferences, professional support including paying for annual practicing certifications and admission to the bar, as well as professional membership fees and subscriptions for legal and non-legal staff, and secondments to NZ companies and international firms. During the last year, the firm undertook 36 secondments with corporates, government bodies and international law firms. I was recently on a secondment to Fonterra for four months, working with their in-house legal team. It gave me some pretty significant experience in corporate advisory work and a valuable insight into one of our key clients. Liora Bercovitch Solicitor, Auckland Having an in-house mentor through Chapman Tripp s mentoring programme has been invaluable. I ve been able to get advice from a senior Partner who is objective (because we don t otherwise work closely together), but who has also been through similar stages in his own career. My mentor also keeps me accountable for meeting the targets I set myself whether that s on business development, work/life balance, or something else. Health, Safety Wellness Learning Development Lauren Curtayne Senior Associate, Auckland
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ENVIRONMENT We believe reducing our environmental footprint is the right thing to do, for the wider community and for business. And it makes good business sense: the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority estimates that NZ business can reduce their energy costs by least 20% with smarter energy use. Chapman Tripp s sustainability initiative, known as Footprint, is powered by a team of over 30 committed volunteers, who inspire and manage the efforts of the rest of the firm. Established in 2007, we began with a waste audit in our Auckland office. Since then, we ve developed policies and practices related to recycling, supply chain, energy and travel in all three of our offices. Our goal is to constantly improve our practices and keep sustainability top of mind for our people. Proud members of PROJECT FOOTPRINT What we are doing Recycling Waste: in all offices, we sort all plastic, glass and paper (including sending our newspapers to the SPCA) for recycling, and compost organic material. We have not had individual desk waste bins since 2008, to encourage people to sort their waste appropriately. Paper and print: we abolished individuals printers, switched to swipe card follow-me printing, and set our default print settings to double-sided and black and white in 2008, to reduce paper and ink wastage. Since then we have also upgraded our printers/ scanners (and are about to do so again) to more energy efficient models. 45% (on average) of the ANZ Tower s waste has been recycled in 2016 (Chapman Tripp s Auckland Office building) We are also currently piloting paperless teams, where all filing is electronic and most work is done on an appropriate tablet or PC, rather than notepads and printed paper. We recycle all box and toner cartridges. We encourage the use of reusable items in kitchens, e.g. using teaspoons instead of stirring sticks, and encouraging staff to bring their own coffee cups to our buildings cafes, instead of using takeaway cups. 40 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
Supply chain Energy Travel Purchasing responsibly: we are mindful of where our supplies come from, e.g. we switched all of our office kitchen cleaning products to environmentally sensitive brands, and in our catering kitchens, we serve organic, free range food where possible. New premises: one of our greatest purchasing decisions is our premises. In November 2016, our Christchurch team moved into a purpose built office in the West End precinct of the Christchurch CBD. In 2019, our Auckland team will relocate to Precinct Properties new Commercial Bay building. These decisions were not taken lightly, and sustainability was a significant consideration in the decision making process. PwC Centre, Christchurch: our new premises reference the 5-star Green Star-rated NZI building in Auckland as a benchmark. The building utilises its northern aspect and elevation to maximise natural light, airflow and solar heating. The building has been designed to achieve an Importance Level 3 (IL3) seismic rating. Commercial Bay, Auckland: currently under construction, our new building is targeting a 4 Star NABERS rating on the base build, and committed to achieving a 5-star Green Star Design and As-built rating based on the Green Star New Zealand Office Design & Build 2009 rating tool. As a tenant of this building, our fit out will strive to meet the same high standards, using materials that are environmentally certified wherever practicable. Turn it off: we regularly remind staff to switch off lights that are not on sensor (such as bathrooms and some meeting rooms), PC screens, dictaphones, phone headsets and so on. Our common areas have light sensors to conserve power. Our PC s default is set to shut down, rather than log off, and all PCs are automatically powered off at 11pm each night. We have also saved energy through purchasing more energy efficient PCs and monitors and decommissioning some of our older servers. When we replace computers the old equipment is cleaned and donated to schools or charitable organisations. Anything which cannot be reused is sustainably recycled. Only when necessary: careful consideration is given to the needs and methods of business travel; staff are encouraged to use video conferencing and other virtual meeting technologies to conduct business, rather than travelling by air. Electric cars to replace taxis and parking: we have formally expressed our interest in participating in the establishment of a Christchurch shared 100% electric compact car fleet with zero tail pipe emissions. The scheme, set up by Christchurch City Council, with support from a number of partners, could lead the way in the transition to zero emission vehicles. 41
ENVIRONMENT Tiritiri Matangi Island 28 January 2016 Motuihe Island 16 November 2016 Cleaning up Our Auckland and Wellington Summer Clerks enjoyed a day out of the office to lending a helping hand at Auckland wildlife sanctuary Tiritiri Matangi Island and Zealandia, the world s first fully fenced, 225 hectare urban eco-sanctuary, located in Wellington. Many a bead of sweat was shed and there were a few sore muscles the next day but it was all worth it! Visit tiritirimatangi.org.nz and visitzealandia.com 13 Chapman Tripp staff from across the firm spent the day assisting the Motuihe Island Charitable Trust to restore Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Staff got stuck in with nursery work, pricking out seedlings, and helping remove noxious weeds. This is our second such visit to the island this year. The trust aims to increase vegetation on the Island to 80% and volunteers have planted over 400,000 native plants so far. We are pleased to play a small part in that and look forward to growing our great relationship with the trust. Visit motuihe.org.nz Tiritiri Matangi Island Motuihe Island 42 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
Quail Island 18 September 2016 Five Chapman Tripp Christchurch volunteers, plus one Mum and one partner spent their Sunday planting kanuka, kohuhu, and native tussocks on Quail Island in Lyttelton Harbour. The Quail Island Ecological Restoration Trust has been gradually replanting the island with locally-sourced native plants for the past 19 years. The Trust relies on over 5,600 volunteer hours annually to help them with their replanting efforts, and our volunteers have contributed to a small part of that. Visit quailisland.org.nz Quail Island 43
ENVIRONMENT Our sustainability objectives Minimise resources used and waste generated from the operation of our business. Implement a comprehensive waste management programme to reduce the quantities of waste being generated and, where possible, reuse, recycle or compost waste that is still produced. Promote the efficient use of buildings, equipment, resources, materials and utilities. Biggest (Power) Loser 2016 In April to June 2016 Chapman Tripp ran its first Biggest (Power) Loser competition. The competition pitted the floors of each office against one another for the crown of Most Efficient Floor of 2016 (and a delicious morning tea). Staff had three months to reduce power as much as possible against the same time period in 2015. They received regular reminders and tips about ways to save energy (while still coming to work!). Congratulations to the winning floor, Christchurch Level 1, who reduced their power consumption by 25% over the three-month period, while the runner-up in Auckland had power savings of 23%. Consider means for reducing business travel, including video or teleconferencing options. Consider strategies for reducing the impact of travel, including fuel efficiency and carbon offsets. Take environmental considerations into account when purchasing supplies, equipment, and services. 44 CHAPMAN TRIPP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
Love Food/Hate Waste Week 2017 Food waste is a major issue. New Zealanders throw away 229,022 tonnes of food and drink from our homes every year, the majority of which could have been eaten. It s costing us $872 million nationally a year and is bad for the environment too. Wasting this food costs the average household $563 a year; that s around three shopping trolleys worth of food that we buy and throw away uneaten. Love Food/Hate Waste aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce food waste and help everyone take action. Chapman Tripp will be running a Love Food/Hate Waste Week in 2017, full of tips, challenges, recipes and events to encourage our staff to reduce the amount of perfectly good food that goes to waste. Posters: lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz 45
Large Law Firm of the Year New Zealand Law Awards 2016 New Zealand Law Firm of the Year IFLR Asia Awards 2016 Chapman Tripp 2016 chapmantripp.com