Corporate and Social Responsibility Statement

We recognise that our social, environmental and ethical conduct has an important impact. We therefore take our corporate social responsibilities (“CSR”) seriously and are committed to advancing our policies and systems across Telarc to ensure we address and monitor all aspects of CSR that are relevant to our business. These include good ethical behaviour, concern for employee health and safety, care for the environment and community involvement.

We strive to maintain a productive and open dialogue with all parties who may have an interest in our activities including: customers and employees. We conduct regular customer satisfaction surveys and actively encourage feedback from our employees.

Ethics

Telarc expects that all of its business is conducted in compliance with high ethical standards of business practice. We apply these standards to all dealings with employees, customers, and other stakeholders.

Employees

Telarc aims to attract, retain and motivate the highest calibre of employees within the context of an operating structure that encourages their contribution and development.

Health and Safety

The Chief Executive is to have responsibility for the health, safety and environmental performance of Telarc.

Environment

Good environmental practice and the impact that our operations have on the environment are of great importance to Telarc and we have a commitment to adopt responsible environmental practices.

Community

Telarc recognises the significance of local communities and we strive to be a responsible partner in the communities in which we operate.

In lieu of Christmas Cards this year Telarc made a cash donation to Canteen

CanTeen is a New Zealand peer support organisation for young people aged 13 to 24 living with cancer. It is a place where members who might be patients, siblings or bereaved siblings, can share their experiences with other young people who know what it is like to deal with cancer.