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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Interrelate recognises that Corporate Social Responsibility is key for any organisation seeking long term sustainability. We acknowledge that economic security is just one part of the journey and that we must also consider the social and environmental impacts of what we do. Our aim is to not only be a good corporate citizen, who engages and encourages ethical behaviours within communities but to be a leader in the sector. CitySwitch National Awards In November 2015, Interrelate was excited to be recognised in the top five of the NSW New Signatory of the Year category of the CitySwitch National Awards. This category was open to newly joined signatories who had demonstrated a substantial commitment to improving environmental performance. CitySwitch is a federally funded program that assists organisations, at no cost, to undertake energy audits and introduce more efficient and sustainable work practices. Interrelate signed a Commitment to Act with CitySwitch in March 2015 and was recognised in the finals for initiatives developed under our Environmental Strategy. Interrelate was recognised in the finals alongside organisations such as Bupa and NAB, proving that all of us have a role to play in considering the social and environmental impacts of what we do and that the efforts of smaller organisations like ours can still have a big impact. 26