Proximity launches its inaugural Impact Report

Proximity, a multidisciplinary consultancy of over 100 employees, is built on a strong culture of pro bono and community support.  

Since our inception, we’ve been committed to making a positive impact. Driven by our founders’ belief in the value of pro bono work for both the communities we serve and our team’s sense of purpose. 

This inaugural Impact Report sets a benchmark for progress in environmental and social initiatives. It highlights our achievement of net zero carbon emissions, our largest contribution of pro bono hours to not-for-profit organisations to date, progress on our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and our client work delivering lasting positive impacts for Australian communities. 

Proximity’s CEO Zoe Lynam says the business takes its responsibility to communities and the planet seriously and endeavours to embed ESG into every aspect of its operations.  

“We’re thrilled to publish our first Impact Report that marks an important milestone for Proximity. Since our inception, we’ve been committed to making a positive impact,” said Lynam.

Proximity is committed to giving back to the community and has three Community Themes: improving mental health; progressing reconciliation and empowerment; and preventing domestic and family violence. It provides long-term, sustainable pro bono support to six organisations including Menslink, a service that helps young men reach their potential, and the Women’s Legal Centre (ACT & Region), that provides legal and social assistance to support women and families to stay connected and stay safe.

“We see the real value of pro bono work for both the communities we serve and our team’s sense of purpose. We have exceeded the Australian Pro Bono Centre’s voluntary and aspirational target of 35 pro bono hours per lawyer per annum for the past five years. We foster pro bono opportunities and encourage our employees to get involved across all three practice areas – consulting, legal and commercial,” continues Lynam.

This year, Proximity undertook a comprehensive review of its supply chain, covering 52 categories across 7 business functions and identified 80 sustainable alternatives. Looking ahead, it has committed to transitioning 20 per cent of its goods and services to sustainable suppliers in FY25.

“We know our clients and employees want to partner with ethical, purpose-driven organisations, and we are committed to meeting those expectations. As a government focused organisation, we’re hyper aware of the ever-changing and unique landscape the public sector operates within. As we continue to grow, so too does our ability to create meaningful, lasting change,” concluded Lynam.

We remain committed to embedding ESG into every aspect of our business.