CS Energy first to be recognised in council’s Communities Partnering Framework

The Western Downs Regional Council has recognised their first business with a ‘Gold Neighbour’ status as part of its new Communities Partnering Framework.

An Energy company has become the first to receive ‘Gold Neighbour’ status as part of the Western Downs Regional Council’s new business assessment framework.

CS Energy ranked highly against the new Communities Partnering Framework which sets council’s expectations for companies and allows them to assess their performance.

Some key areas the framework focuses on include fostering trusted partnerships, growing local talent, legacy investment in the community and its infrastructure, respect for the natural environment and acknowledgment and collaboration with landholders and First Nations communities.

Western Downs Mayor Andrew Smith congratulated CS Energy on being the first company to receive the accolade.

“CS Energy has set a great example for other developers and large businesses in the region and ranked extremely highly against our Communities Partnering Framework self-assessment tool to earn the first ‘Gold Great Neighbour’ badge for our region,” Mr Smith said in a press release.

“The Communities Partnering Framework is tailored to large businesses, like CS Energy, who either employ more than 200 employees or have an annual turnover of more than $250 million, emphasising the importance of strong partnerships with business and community.

“By working together with CS Energy, we can ensure our region is a safe and welcoming place, and ensure future generations can continue to live, work and play on the Western Downs.”

CS Energy Acting CEO Emma Roberts said it was an honour to be recognised.

“The Western Downs region is not just a place where we do business — it’s a community we deeply value and we are committed to delivering positive outcomes for the people and communities we work alongside,” Ms Roberts said in a press release.

“We are proud to collaborate with Western Downs Regional Council under their Communities Partnering Framework, ensuring our actions reflect and support the community’s core values and ambitions.”