Amidst the fast-evolving regulatory landscape of environmental social governance, Pragma takes a practical approach to Environmental Social Governance through a simple, five step processes to creating or reviewing a sustainability framework tailored to your organisation.
From small businesses to ASX listed entities, we offer personalised advice suitable to each stage of an organisation’s ESG journey. Our ground up approach moves from a comprehensive review of existing governance frameworks, policies and procedures to the creation of a sustainability framework through the below 5 step process.
Our 5 step process to achieve a Sustainability Framework is simply as follows:
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Review – the first step is to assess your current ESG position;
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Identify – we can then identify your impact through understanding your organisation;
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Advise – our written advice which includes a recommended Sustainability Framework to fit your organisation;
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Implement – we draft relevant charters, policies and procedures and meet with board members, executives, management and stakeholders to implement a Sustainability Framework; and
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Assess – finally, we create a due diligence process in which we can enable you to monitor the effectiveness of the Sustainability Framework.
Our general advice includes:
General advice on current and evolving ESG reporting requirements including advice on sustainability reporting and regulatory requirements for corporate disclosures relating to sustainability reporting
General governance advice, including external assessment and review of current corporate governance framework, strategy, processes, policies, plans and procedures and adhoc company secretarial assistance
Legal review of Sustainability Reports, Company announcements and corporate disclosures
Advice on reporting requirements under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth), including the legal review of or drafting of a Modern Slavery Statement
Pragma Lawyers provided us with clear and concise advice on a number of complex industrial relations and employment matters. Their guidance was not only solid and timely but also gave us confidence at every stage that we were in good hands. Libbi and Ben, in particular, were always available when we needed them, ensuring we felt supported throughout the process. We're very happy with the outcomes and would highly recommend Pragma for their expertise and dedication.
I want to again express my thanks to Deborah for the sage advice provided with regards to our client contract. Both us and the client were pleased with the outcome as with Deborah’s help we were able to find a middle ground that satisfied everyone’s concerns. The client was impressed with our response. Being our largest client, it was important that we arrived at a reasonable agreement with them – I am grateful for the assistance Deborah provided.
Our practice has worked with Aaron, Nick, Libbi and the Pragma team for a number of years now. They have supported us to successfully navigate and resolve the myriad of complex matters that arise in the engagements we conduct. Pragma’s collaborative approach, coupled with their expertise and high standards are reflected in their outcomes. Their culture is founded on resolving disputes in a cost-effectively manner, which means we can trust them to have our best interests, and those of our stakeholders, in mind when proposing strategies and solutions to legal challenges.
I recently had a complex legal matter that involved some unpacking and finessing. I engaged the services of Pragma Lawyers and the outcome was very favourable for us. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Pragma to my clients and I will contine to use their legal services for any future needs.
"Pragma recently facilitated appropriate workplace behaviour training for 200 employees at BDO Perth. Libbi and Max presented the content in an informative and interactive manner, and were able to apply a commercial lens to the training. The case study examples used in the training were highly relevant to our industry and helped engage our people in what can be a complex and ambiguous area of legislation. I have had positive feedback from Partners and employees following the session and I would have no hesitation in recommending Pragma for future training opportunities."
"We used Pragma to draw up new staff contracts following the new WHS Act and found their service to be seamless. Quick response times and price transparently provided up front. They happily answered our follow up queries and understood our industry specific needs amazingly quickly. Will happily use again as our go-to legal support."
