We have extended the Zero Harm commitment into the communities in which we operate and of which we form part. This is a demonstration of the commitment we have to our corporate social responsibilities, particularly in remote areas where the impact of our operations are most significant and where our corporate social responsibilities programmes are most relevant and deserving.
Community Reach
We recognise the vital importance of our ‘community license to operate’. We have pursued this goal through programmes and funds under the Community Reach programme.
BIS Community Reach wants to contribute to the environments in which we operate by supporting employees who are actively involved with a local community or charitable group.
Community Reach not only benefits local charities, but also recognises employees for their contribution to a community throughout the business. We are proud of these employees and want to support their efforts.
Our employees are invited to submit proposals for supporting worthy initiatives within their communities. Given our commitment to Zero Harm, we encourage applications that will benefit the environment, health or safety.
Over the years, our community programmes included:
Yelekitj Koorndaam Nyungar Language Project (Western Australia)
Funds assisted in continuing the Yelcarnia Bibbulmun Nyungar Traditions, Culture and Dreaming through the revival, maintenance and teaching of the Nyungar language.
Tenby10 Project - Indigenous addition (South Australia)
Working together with our customer, these funds will add a focus to our customer's Tenby10 project to raise the Indigenous community’s awareness of how to mitigate the health risks from working and living in proximity to the mine and port in Port Pirie.
Yunderup/Ravenswood Volunteer Bushfire Brigade (Western Australia)
Community Reach funded the purchase of a projector, a screen and a laptop to support the training of all volunteers with up to date training information.
Variety Queensland – Children’s Charity (Queensland)
Community Reach funded a Variety Liberty swing for disabled children.
Riding for the Disabled Association (Tasmania)
Community Reach funded the purchase of a carriage driving horse and harness
Glenorchy Junior Football Club (Tasmania)
Community Reach funded all first-aid kits that were lost in a fire. As these are a requirement for participating in the competition, the junior teams were in danger of missing the start.
Kiama State Emergency Service (New South Wales)
Community Reach funded a solar hot water system to the Kiama SES head quarters, to reduce electricity costs and carbon footprint, and emergency lighting and safety ladders, to improve safety.
St John Ambulance Volunteers (South Australia)
Community Reach’s contribution went towards the purchase of a new mobile first aid unit.