The table below summarises the external recognition we have received at a Corporate level over the reporting period 2003/04. It should be noted that, in addition, many of our operations received recognition for excellence at a local or regional level.

Recognition Description
Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS award – Business Excellence for Innovation The Global Business Coalition (GBC) on HIV/AIDS is the pre-eminent business organisation leading the business fight against HIV/AIDS. Over 130 leading international companies are members of the GBC and are committed to harnessing the power of the international business community to fight the AIDS pandemic. The award was judged from over 40 global company programs.
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (Australia and New Zealand) award for Best Environment Report The awards aim to:
  • reward and recognise organisations that report and disclose environmental, social or full sustainability information
  • encourage the uptake of environmental, social and sustainability reporting
  • raise awareness about corporate transparency.
Australasian Reporting Awards – Best Occupational Health and Safety Report. The Company was also listed as a finalist in the Environment category. The Australasian Reporting Awards have been held continuously since they were first introduced in 1951 to encourage organisations to strive for excellence in reporting to their stakeholders.
Special Award for Impact on a Community in the Australian Prime Minister’s 2003 Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships

The award was presented for the Company’s work nationally with 25 indigenous, environmental, health and cultural organisations. Our programs’ achievements include:

  • 100 wetlands revived
  • 15 000 people isolated by distance provided with Internet and email skills
  • 60 leaders of not-for-profit organisations trained in volunteer management
  • 1200 financially disadvantaged people received educational support
  • young people in eight indigenous communities given professional and financial support to address community issues
  • 40 indigenous people with leadership potential have learned new skills and developed new networks.

 

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