WORDSWORTH ENERGY THIBAW CSR PROGRAM

Wordsworth Proposal to the THIBAW Government

The Thibaw government remains to stall on the following proposal for a CSR program funded by Wordsworth Energy International:

Wordsworth Energy Thibaw is a branch of the Wordsworth Energy Group operating in Thibaw in strict compliance with the clearly stated and publically available Ethical Principles.
Our “Daffodil” logo stands for our identity and values of an ethical and socially responsible corporation. Our history of operations and oil developments worldwide proved that our CSR program is a source of significant competitive advantage for our business. We engage with all interested stakeholders in shaping and strengthening our CSR program and tailoring it to the specifics of the country we operate in, i.e. Thibaw. We are driven by innovative management that consists of both interactive and inclusive approaches to finding solutions to the issues that might occur in partnership with the shareholders, government bodies, NGOs, media, investors and other stakeholder groups, because we understand that the most successful initiatives result from cross-sectoral collaboration.

Wordsworth Energy Thibaw has been endorsed by such renowned NGOs as Open Books International, Shared Heritage, Nurture and Humanity First as a model to follow by other international companies operating in Thibaw. Wordsworth Energy Thibaw will continue to deliver on transparency and reporting, and our annual CSR report is one of our essential communication channels. Wordsworth Energy Thibaw has signed and adheres to Open Books International’s “Code of Ethics for Energy Investment Thebaw” and will continue to deliver on transparency and reporting. Wordsworth Energy shall also support Shared Heritage activities. Shared Heritage will conduct regular environmental audits.

With regards to Human Rights:
Wordsworth Energy Thibaw supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights
In our negotiations with government representatives we call for attention to the cases of human rights abuses .
We cooperate with grassroots organizations (through donations) that support democracy and transparency (they in turn can urge the Government to sign international human rights treaties (ICCPR & UDRIP in particular and hold fair elections).

We produce and publish annual human rights assessment reports (Partnership with Open Book Int.)
a. Special focus on Udip minority rights (strive to regain lost heritage, preserve their cultural identities and protect)

We are not complicit in any human rights abuses.
We cooperate with the government of Thibaw to ensure that neither one of our affiliates (supply chain) is engaged in any human rights abuses under any circumstances.

Labor:

We provide jobs for local/marginalized community members
a. We actively recruit local population for all levels of employment (including at decision-making positions)
b. We provide the community with skills-based and HSE trainings

We have zero tolerance for all forms of forced and compulsory labor
a. offer fair wages for our employees (benefits package) , at least the industry minimum
b. engage with the government on eliminating the culture of “free labor”
c. we and our affiliates throughout the supply chain will not engage in forced labor under any circumstances (necessary trainings will be provided)

We strive to provide effective support to eliminating worst forms of child labor
a. we do not employ minors under the age of 18
b. youth is provided with on-site vocational skills-based training
c. we may co-sponsor few youth-friendly community centers (YMCA type) with education/information on HIV and drug use

We do not discriminate in respect of employment and occupation, i.e. we provide equal employment opportunities
a. Wordsworth Energy Thibaw will not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender, sexual orientation etc.

Social Development:

We consult with local communities and all stakeholders when any major developments are being planned:
a. A community representative will be invited to appropriate corporate meetings/ round tables when decisions and issues concerning the community are discussed.
b. Provide our stakeholders with regular updates in the form of newsletters, press releases, town halls, website, pamphlets etc.
c. Conduct needs assessment, obtain feedback through surveys and incorporate feedback into tangible results as much as possible

We engage experts in the field to provide us with regular Social Impact Assessments (e.g. Partnership with Nurture)

a. We will implement the Tanyan Community Health/Agricultural/Sanitation Projects as per Nurture’s Assessment Report on an annual basis (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-L3HPMlPdzAzJ6wutbIquPZxG0GmXD5bQKPKdxn8afI/edit?hl=en&authkey=CMiLyM0L&pli=1#)

b. Launch awareness programs about health care (especially for mothers of newborns), consider establishment of the rehabilitation center for victims of violence and human-trafficking (women and children affected) programs – Partnership with Humanity First

Together with stakeholders we will try to prevent “boom town” effects (spread of HIV, local inflation, drug use)
a. Launch awareness programs on HIV/AIDS for youth and general public
b. Launch diverse trainings for employees and locals
c. A special drug rehabilitation unit will be set up in a new clinic that we are to build in the Tanyan community


Provide and maintain infrastructure for the community, including through co-financing the following infrastructure facilities:
a. Robust roads and bridges
b. New Healthcare facility (1 hospital)
c. New wells/ upgraded water purification system for safe drinking water access
d. Ensured access to electricity throughout and surrounding the extraction area (generators, plant?)
e. Build educational facilities such as 2 schools (1 primary and 1 secondary) and 1 kindergarten


Environment:

Wordsworth will establish a response system in consultation with the local community and other stakeholders to address any cases of damages incurred during our operations or developments.
a. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, especially in case of spills or other events posing immediate concerns

We undertake precautionary approach to environmental challenges (e.g. Pipeline Construction, Special Preservation Zone for Endangered Species of Dwarf Tapir and Teak Forest)

We engage in initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility (water, air pollution with gas flares etc.)

We encourage the development and use of only environmentally friendly technologies (Partnership with Shailoh on the pipeline, Partnership with environmental NGOs on preservation of Tapir and other environmental issues).