Social Performance
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In 2004, Talisman supported 84 projects and initiatives in aboriginal communities throughout our Canadian operating areas.
2004 Key Activities
Incorporated recommendations found in the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights into our own Security Policy and practices.
Completed above-ground due diligence prior to investing in Peru and negotiating a Joint Operating Agreement incorporating corporate responsibility provisions, including reference to the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
Notified or consulted with about 45,000 people across Canada in support of 1,345 projects including well-site acquisitions, minor tie-ins and major pipeline work.
Contributed approximately $3.7 million to hundreds of community projects across our global operations.
Contributed approximately $350,000 towards tsunami relief efforts.
Raised nearly $730,000 for Calgary’s United Way campaign.
Invested $216,000 through our Aboriginal Community Investment Fund.
Participated in aboriginal cross-cultural awareness courses (33 employees).
Contributed an aggregate of $32,300 to the governing and opposition parties in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.
Employed 1,870 full-time equivalent permanent employees and over 1,383 temporary and contract employees.
Created 179 new permanent full-time positions worldwide.
Provided $324 million in total remuneration including salary, benefits and bonuses to employees worldwide.
2004 Key Activities