communities

staying ahead for the community

At TELUS, we are committed to making a positive difference to the social, economic and environmental well-being of the communities where we live, work and serve. That’s what corporate social responsibility means to us.

We are dedicated to setting a standard of excellence in good corporate citizenship. With a focus on young Canadians, we look for opportunities to use our technology and expertise in ways that positively influence our communities. To ensure our support has the greatest impact possible, our community investment efforts are focused in three areas – arts and culture, education and sport, and health and wellness. Below are just a few examples of 2005 initiatives.

Community Boards

Becoming Canada’s premier corporate citizen is a national goal, but it must be owned and executed locally, in partnership with community leaders and citizens. To this end, in 2005, we established seven TELUS Community Boards across Canada. Located in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Rimouski, the boards meet quarterly to discuss local giving opportunities and strategically allocate approximately $3.5 million each year to local charities. In so doing, the boards help TELUS determine where and how we can invest our resources so that we optimize the benefits that accrue to the community.

Life long learning

In 2005, TELUS formed partnerships with five science centres across Canada to help promote technological innovation and learning in science and technology. Over the next 20 years, we are investing more than $43 million in the TELUS World of Science in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, and the Ontario and Montreal Science Centres. These partnerships will help foster educational opportunities for young Canadians through the innovative use of technology and ensure these facilities remain leading edge for future generations.